CAT 988 loader
Manufacturer: CCM
Scale: 1:48
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Here is the CATERPILLAR 988 loader by CCM, you can get an idea of
this beasts size by comparing it to that man waving beside its huge tires
![](http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/images2/DSC09591.jpg)
Front view
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Side view
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Rear view
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Right side
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The details on this model are unbelievable, It has metal railings all the way
around and every bit of metal along with all rivits have been touched up w/ paint
![](http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/images2/DSC09596.jpg)
Close-up of the boom assembly to show hydraulic lines and detail
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Hydraulic articulated steering
![](http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/images2/DSC09598.jpg)
BIG hard rubber tires
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Detailed Caterpillar engine thats visable on both sides
![](http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/images2/DSC09607.jpg)
Even under the model the details continue like how you can see the radiator
fan here
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The rear axle pivits and while the tires raise the mud guard raises
as its pushed up
![](http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/images2/DSC09600.jpg)
Even the cab is removable
![](http://kensdiecastconstructionmodels.com/images2/DSC09601.jpg)
Nicely detailed inside with pedals, levers, and steering wheel
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Large toothed bucket with reinforced rock guard sides
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This is an AWESOME model from the CCM line-up and I must highly recommend
it to anyone who loves precision models because thats exacatly what it is!
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Here's a shot of the 988 in action loading up a CAT 725 ADT