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CAT Earth Mover

CAT Earth Mover debuted in Workhorses. It was produced across 1987 - 1996. The casting is credited to Larry Wood. Reference sections include Description, Versions, 1996-card, Gallery.

WorkhorsesHot Wheels WorkhorsesCaterpillar Inc.Larry Wood DesignsLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsHot Wheels by Collector NumberDiscontinued Vehicles
Debut year1987
Debut seriesWorkhorses
Produced years1987 - 1996
DesignerLarry Wood
Collector no.3715
Reference statusOpen catalog page
CAT Earth Mover - 7864cf
Collector identity

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CAT Earth Mover is listed with Workhorses as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 1987 - 1996. Known designer credit: Larry Wood. Use the Description, Versions, 1996-card notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Workhorses
  • Hot Wheels Workhorses
  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • Larry Wood Designs
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • American Cars
Exact variation matching

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  • Match the title to CAT Earth Mover before reading price claims.
  • Use 1987 - 1996 as the production-window check.
  • Cross-check Description, Versions before calling the variation exact.
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Reference images

Real collector images for this casting and its known visual checkpoints.

Prototype found in a 1987 Mattel catalog (Resin Model, missing black stack and other details)
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Matchbox Version Dirt Machines Road Pavers set
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Matchbox Version from Dirt Machines Road Pavers set
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
Hard at work
Reference image sourced from the Hot Wheels Wiki casting page gallery.
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