CAT Forklift Casting Reference | Loose Hot Wheels
CAT Forklift
The CAT Forklift is based on a 1970s Caterpillar V80C forklift. "CATERPILLAR" is seen cast into the rear of the forklift; this detail was removed around 1996. With the removal of the detail, the casting was simply renamed "Forklift", later becoming "Fork Lift" in 2000. The forks can move up and down on a track system.
Identify the casting first. Check the value board last.
CAT Forklift first appears in Workhorses. The current catalog tracks it across 1980 – 2001. Designer credit is listed as Larry Wood. Check Description, Versions, Gallery before trusting a vague seller title.
- Workhorses
- Hot Wheels Workhorses
- Larry Wood Designs
- Caterpillar Inc.
- Licensed Hot Wheels
- Virtual Collection
Use these checks before you trust a seller title or a fast marketplace guess.
- Match the title to CAT Forklift before reading price claims.
- Use 1980 – 2001 as the production-window check.
- Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
- Use the open page for reference. Use membership for sold comps and value ranges.
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