Komatsu Die-Cast Models of Excavator, Bulldozer, Grader Set for September
The three models bring Komatsu's construction machinery to die-cast collectors with working mechanisms like rotating booms and blades, expanding First Gear's finished model lineup through Platz's distribution.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
First Gear will release three 1/50 scale painted die-cast finished models of Komatsu construction machinery, imported and sold by Platz in September 2026. The lineup includes the compact hydraulic excavator PC78US-11, the large bulldozer D475A-8, and the motor grader GD955-7, each with moving parts and detailed interiors.
First Gear's three Komatsu models cover different ends of the construction lineup. The PC78US-11 is a compact hydraulic excavator with a 360-degree rotating upper body and movable boom, arm, bucket, and blade. The D475A-8 is one of Komatsu's largest bulldozers, stretching 228 mm with a movable dozer blade and rear ripper, plus metal tracks. The GD955-7 motor grader, the longest at 266 mm, reproduces the adjustable drawbar and circle that rotate 360 degrees.
All three are painted die-cast finished products with reproduced operator seats and hydraulic pipes. Prices run 33,000 yen for the excavator, 49,500 yen for the bulldozer, and the grader is scheduled for release in September 2026 through Platz.
- PC78US-11 Hydraulic Excavator: 1/50 scale, total length approx. 120 mm, 33,000 yen, September 2026
- D475A-8 Bulldozer with ripper: 1/50 scale, total length approx. 228 mm, 49,500 yen, September 2026
- GD955-7 Motor Grader: 1/50 scale, total length approx. 266 mm, September 2026
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.