Siku Toys 8530 John Deere with Front Loader is a 1:50 scale farm digger toy.
The name John Deere is as synonymous with farm diggers as JCB is to construction site diggers. The company’s green and yellow livery is every bit as iconic as the classic JCB yellow.
The John Deere 8530 has a 9 litre 6 cylinder diesel engine and weighs in at well over 50 tonnes.
The Siku Toys John Deere with Front Loader is made of a combination of die-cast metal and plastic parts.
The tractor unit, forks, rear wheel arches and steps are all made from a zinc alloy. The undercarriage, wheels and cab are all made from sturdy moulded plastic.
The main feature of this farm digger toy is the front loader. The loader pivots through virtually 90 degrees and the front bucket tips as well as locking into position when upright.
This is a free-wheeling tractor with each wheel moving independently. The tyres are solid rubber with the typical farm tread making perfect patterns when pushed through mud.
Siku’s John Deere Front Loader tractor is detailed, well painted and well made, making a fine addition to any collection of toy farm diggers.