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Scale model of a tractor, the Deutz-Fahr TTV 7250 Warrior , made by Siku . This example is reference 1397, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China since 2021—this example is possibly from 2025. Metal body painted in black, with printed details and black plastic applications. Removable cabin in black plastic, black plastic roof. Black plastic base. Details of the driving stand in gray plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:79 and the overall length is approximately 2.6 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a farm tractor , possibly the 2015 Deutz-Fahr TTV 7250 Warrior, equipped with the 6058 cm³, 247 hp (181 kW)* Deutz TCD 6.1 L06 "L6" diesel engine. All-wheel drive. Top speed around 37 mph.   When I first saw this Siku model, I didn't like it. The idea of an agricultural tractor painted black seemed audacious to me, especially when thinking about working da...

Scale model of a combine harvester, the Mähdrescher , made by  Siku . This example is reference 1024, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China between 1993 and 2015—this particular example is possibly from 2014. Metal body painted in yellow and olive green, with a pivoting application (grain discharge pipe) in yellow plastic. Olive green plastic base forming the head and the seat in the driving stand; head with reel in yellow plastic. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details. No suspension. Pivoting pipe for grain discharge; the side supports of the reel touch the rolling surface and produce a revolving motion. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:100 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1.7 oz. This model represents a combine harvester , the 1981–1991  Deutz-Fahr  M 36.10, equipped with the 6128 cm³, 170 hp (125 kW) Deutz BF6L913 "L6" diesel engine. Top speed around 13 mph.  I've always enjoyed watching the c...

Scale model of a trailer, the 2-Achs-Anhänger , made by  Siku . This example is reference 1077, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China, introduced in 2007. Green plastic tipper body, with printed details. Metal chassis painted dark red. Detailed gray plastic rims, rubber tires with molded details. No suspension. The tipper body tilts to the left and the side panel (or flap) opens to allow for unloading. Pivoting front axle, incorporating a coupling device. Rear towing device. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:68 and the overall length is approximately 2.9/4.1 in. About 1.7 oz. This model represents an agricultural  trailer  with a tipper body for side or rear discharge. I don't know if it's a model inspired by the range of trailers manufactured by  Fortuna Fahrzeugbau , or if it reproduces one of those vehicles in particular, for example the K 160.  On a farm, trailers are essential. Sometimes adapted for multiple functions, other times r...

Scale model of a baler, the John Deere Ballenpresse , made by Siku . This example is reference 1473, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China since 2012—this example is possibly from 2018. Body in green plastic with printed details; movable rear flap in black plastic. Metal base painted green combined with green plastic elements. Detailed rims in yellow plastic, rubber tires with molded details; front support wheels in black plastic, center painted in yellow. No suspension. Coupling device. The rear section (or flap) of the baler opens to unload the round bale. The nominal scale is 1:74  ¹  and the overall length is approximately 2.8 in. About 0.8 oz. This model represents a John Deere  990 round baler , manufactured in 2011–2017.  As a kid, during my visits to the countryside I always took the opportunity to examine the various types of agricultural machinery, to decipher how they worked. And I was always captivated by the pragmatic ingenuity of the...

Scale model of a tractor, the John Deere 7530 , made by Siku . This example is reference 1009, included in the "Siku Super" series. It is made in China since 2008—this example is possibly from 2018. Metal body painted in green, with printed details and black and green plastic applications. Cabin in black plastic with printed details, green plastic roof. Green plastic base. Details of the driving stand in grayish brown plastic. One-piece molded tires and rims in black plastic, rims painted yellow. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:74 and the overall length is approximately 2.6 in. About 1.3 oz. This model represents a farm tractor , possibly the 2007 John Deere 7530 Premium , equipped with the 414.4 cu in (6788 cm³), 180 hp (134.2 kW) John Deere 6068HRW77 "L6" diesel engine. All-wheel drive. Top speed around 31 mph.  Even those who know little about tractors and agricultural machinery know what a "John Deere" is. It's true that the ...