Some Komatsu History: Komatsu Iron Works was started by Takeuchi Mining Industry as a subsidiary to make industrial tools for the parent company. Komatsu eventually became large enough to sell to the public, and was spun off on May 13, 1921 as Komatsu Ltd.
Komatsu produced its first agricultural tractor prototype in 1931. Through the 1930s, Komatsu also produced military tractors for the Japanese military, as well as bulldozers, tanks and howitzers. After World War II, under its new president Yoshinari Kawai, Komatsu added non-military bulldozers and forklifts to its line of equipment. In 1949 it began production of its first diesel engine. Its growth as a company was aided by the strong demand for its bulldozers during Japan's post-war reconstruction in the 1950s. In August 1951 the corporate headquarters were moved to Tokyo. By 1957 the company had advanced technologically to the point that all its models were using Komatsu engines.
Komatsu and Dresser Industries established Komatsu Dresser to make mining tractors and related equipment. This 50-50 ownership lasted from September 1988 to August 1994, when Komatsu bought out Dresser's share.
NICE collectible Komatsu GD655 motor grader with V-plow & wing, D.O.T. orange, 1:50 scale, produced by First Gear. A detailed collectors die-cast model.
Built with First Gear superior quality and workmanship.
COMBINED SHIPPING: Save $$$ on 2 or more items, When buying 2 or more different items: To receive combined shipping, buy and wait for an invoice for adjusted shipping charges, our combined shipping is NOT charged per item, we charge by the weight and size of the package the same as we are charged.
NEW from the manufacturer.
FULL DESCRIPTION:
• NEW unopened in a collector's box, mint from the manufacturer
• Scale 1:50
• Komatsu GD655 motor grader with V plow and wing
• Fixed position V plow
• Poseable drawbar mounted circle with 360 degree rotation
• First Gear: Model No.: 50-3082
• Meticulously crafted from 165 parts
• Comes in a window collectors box
• Logo: Komatsu
• Color: D.O.T. Orwnge
• Approx. size: 8"L x 3.25"W x 2.75"H
• Approx. window box size: 12"L x 5"W x 4"H
• Fully detailed operator control center
• Fully detailed cab interior
• Diecast metal construction with some plastic parts
Please Note: Most of the diecast models we sell are not for children to use as toys, they are highly detailed collectibles with small parts that may be fragile.
For assured safe delivery, your order will be wrapped in bubble wrap or secured by peanuts, shipped in a NEW sturdy shipping box and insured.
COMBINED SHIPPING: Save $$$ on 2 or more items, When buying 2 or more different items: To receive combined shipping, buy and wait for an invoice for adjusted shipping charges, our combined shipping is NOT charged per item, we charge by the weight and size of the package the same as we are charged.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: We ship: USPS International Priority Mail, insured with tracking to most countries. Price and shipping charges do not include any VAT or import duty tax charged by your country if any.
We also will ship: USPS First Class International Mail to several countries for shipments up to 4 lbs., (1.8 kilos) insured & with some tracking. If buying two or more items, wait for an invoice, the shipping calculator may not be accurate.
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