Diecast Masters 85567 CAT D11T Carrydozer review: the blade defines this version
The D11T Carrydozer centers on its deep blade, wide shoes and single ripper, with an awkward inspected ladder limiting access-side presentation.
At a Glance
Model essentials
- Carrydozer blade · 1:50
- Wide metal track shoes
- Opening engine compartment
Collection highlights
- Expressive blade tilt
- Single-shank rear detail
Before you choose
- Awkward inspected ladder pose
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The Carrydozer is a front-end choice. If the deep blade and wide track stance are what you want in the collection, 85567 has a clear identity. Buying it merely because D11 sounds bigger leaves the most useful distinction unexplored.
Show the blade without hiding the rest
A low front-quarter view emphasizes the blade; a side view brings the single-shank ripper into the composition. The Carrydozer inspection found substantial blade tilt and a stiff, widely adjustable ripper. These are separate display opportunities, not miniature earthmoving ratings.
- Use a front-quarter position when the blade is the subject.
- Leave access beside the engine if a maintenance view matters.
- Allow extra side space when showing the access ladder.
The small ladder is the less convincing detail
The inspected ladder was untidy and difficult to position vertically. It is easy to overlook in a broad photograph, but it becomes more important in an access-side close-up. Decide where the normal viewing angle will be before treating every movable feature as an advantage.
Pros & Cons Analysis
See the source attributions and review limitations below.
Pros
- The broad blade, wide shoes and single-shank ripper give the Carrydozer a specific identity. Blade tilt and ripper positioning let a collector choose which end to emphasize.
- Opening engine covers and an optional operator support an unoccupied access-side display as an alternative to a working pose.
Cons
- The inspected rotating ladder had untidy molding and an awkward vertical position. That compromise is more noticeable in a close access-side view than in a front-quarter composition.
- The blade is not a documented detachable transport assembly. Do not expect the dismantled heavy-haul appearance of a separate component-load set.
Choose the Carrydozer silhouette deliberately
A low display that reveals the front can make sense. A close-up ladder scene or a dismantled transport project would require different evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the wide shoes proof that it grips a scenic surface better?
No. The model reproduces a wide-track configuration; the sources do not establish traction or suitability for pushing scenic material.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Diecast Masters |
|---|---|
| Product code | 85567 |
| Subject | CAT D11T Carrydozer |
| Edition / version | Carrydozer; High Line Series |
| Color / livery | Caterpillar yellow |
| Scale | 1:50 |
| Model type | Crawler dozer |
| Materials | Diecast metal with plastic parts |
| Length | 7 in |
| Width | 4 in |
| Height | 3.5 in |
| Measurement basis | Approximate catalog dimensions; pose unspecified |
| Opening panels | Engine covers; removable cab roof |
| Moving parts | Tracks; ripper; blade lift and tilt; access ladder |
| Lighting | Unknown |
| Power source | Unknown |
| Included figures | Removable operator |
| Included equipment | Carrydozer blade; single-shank ripper |
| Display base | Unknown |
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