CAT 330 85585 vs CAT 336 85586: which Next Generation model?

Choose the 330 or 336 first by the machine you want to represent, then by the viewing angle and working pose.

COMPARED PRODUCTS

Parked fleet

Diecast Masters 85585 CAT 330 Next Generation 1:50 review

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Diecast Masters 85586 CAT 336 Next Generation 1:50 review

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Choose the 330 or 336 first by the machine you want to represent, then by the viewing angle and working pose. Their similar catalog footprints do not establish identical detailing or arm travel.

Inspect the side that faces the room

The 336’s documented boom-side joint makes close side views particularly relevant. Ask for that view of the item you will receive. For the 330, inspect the engine cover against the surrounding body. Neither isolated observation establishes a defect rate or a controlled finish-quality winner.

Plan around a shared reach limitation

Both published inspections describe limits to deep digging. If the display needs a bucket below the base surface, request that exact pose before choosing either. For a parked lineup, machine identity and the view of the body may matter more than a movement you will never use.

COLLECTOR’S MODEL FILE 01

Parked fleet

Diecast Masters 85585 CAT 330 Next Generation 1:50 review

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1:50 scale
Excavator bucket

Best if

You want an occupied or empty-cab scene without requiring deep digging.

Skip if

A below-base bucket position is essential and unverified.

The 330 is the candidate when its machine identity fits the fleet and you can keep the scene above ground. Judge the engine-cover view before committing to a close display.

Product code	85585
Subject	CAT 330 Next Generation
Scale	1:50
Materials	Diecast metal with plastic parts
Opening panels	Unknown
Moving parts	Upper body rotates 360°; movable boom, stick and bucket
Included figures	Included; removable — inspected release
Included equipment	Excavator bucket — inspected release

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336 subject

Diecast Masters 85586 CAT 336 Next Generation 1:50 review

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1:50 scale
Excavator bucket

Best if

The 336 identity matters and the inspected viewing angle is acceptable.

Skip if

You expect an uninterrupted boom side without checking the exact item.

Choose the 336 for a collection specifically needing this subject. Its reported side joint and ram appearance deserve direct photo inspection rather than a decision based on a distant catalog cutout.

Product code	85586
Subject	CAT 336 Next Generation
Scale	1:50
Materials	Diecast metal with plastic parts
Opening panels	Unknown
Moving parts	Upper body rotates 360°; movable boom, stick and bucket
Included figures	Included; removable — inspected release
Included equipment	Excavator bucket — inspected release

Product Comparison

Unknown means not verified, not No. Rows with no verified value for any selected model are omitted. Dimensions describe the miniature, not packaging or opening clearance.

Feature	Diecast Masters 85585 CAT 330 Next Generation 1:50 review	Diecast Masters 85586 CAT 336 Next Generation 1:50 review
Product Image
Category	Construction models	Construction models
Identity
Brand	Diecast Masters	Diecast Masters
Product code	85585	85586
Subject	CAT 330 Next Generation	CAT 336 Next Generation
Edition / version	High Line Series	High Line Series
Color / livery	Cat Machine Yellow with Cat graphics	Unknown
Scale	1:50	1:50
Model type	Tracked excavator	Tracked excavator
Size & materials
Materials	Diecast metal with plastic parts	Diecast metal with plastic parts
Length	8 in	8.25 in
Width	2.75 in	2.75 in
Height	4 in	4.375 in
Measurement basis	Approximate catalog dimensions; pose unspecified	Approximate catalog dimensions; pose unspecified
Functions & contents
Moving parts	Upper body rotates 360°; movable boom, stick and bucket	Upper body rotates 360°; movable boom, stick and bucket
Included figures	Included; removable — inspected release	Included; removable — inspected release
Included equipment	Excavator bucket — inspected release	Excavator bucket — inspected release
Buy Now	View Deal	View Deal

THE COLLECTOR’S TAKE

Choose by the display you are building

For a general display, compare the exact seller photographs before choosing the 330 or 336. For a 336-specific fleet, retain that identity and accept only an example whose visible details suit you. For a deep trench scene, neither is cleared by the available evidence: verify reach first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will either model definitely reach below my diorama surface?

No. Both inspections describe limits to deep digging. Request the exact below-base bucket pose before choosing either for a trench scene.

Do similar catalog dimensions make the 330 and 336 interchangeable?

No. They depict different machines, and similar bounding dimensions do not establish identical arm travel or detailing. Compare the chosen viewing side and working pose.