Diecast Masters 85959 CAT 395 ME 1:50 review
Choose this for a large excavation centerpiece with engine-access display options. Exact release, display limits and specifications.
At a Glance
Model essentials
- 1:50 scale · Tracked excavator
- Product code 85959
- Mass-excavation bucket; screw-removable
- Operator: Included; removable
Collection highlights
- Engine-access display options
- Bucket designed for removal
Before you choose
- Upward boom travel is restricted
- Large footprint needs a planned position
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The CAT 395 ME is most interesting as a mass-excavation model that can also be shown opened up for maintenance. Diecast Masters 85959 combines a large bucket with accessible engine detail; choosing it solely for maximum reach would miss its principal limitation.
Excavation below the tracks, with a limit overhead
The published inspection found that the boom lowered fully for a deep digging pose, while upward movement fell short of the real machine.
That distinction matters when choosing a scene: a cut below track level and a raised-bucket loading arrangement demand different parts of the movement range. Establish the intended bucket position before pairing this 1:50 excavator with a truck.
Opening panels give the service scene a purpose
| Display detail | What to plan around |
|---|---|
| Side access | Two doorways and three side panels expose internal detail; opening angles are restricted. |
| Top engine cover | An opening cover adds a maintenance-display option. |
| Viewing position | Face the exposed engine detail toward the viewer and leave room around the open panels. |
A removable bucket is not a universal attachment mount
The bucket is designed to come off after undoing four screws.
This provides a route to changing the display, but it does not establish compatibility with a third-party tool. Keep the screw mounting and exact attachment dimensions in view when evaluating an alternative bucket; the CAT name and 1:50 scale alone cannot confirm a fit.
Pros & Cons Analysis
See the source attributions and review limitations below.
Pros
- An open engine display gives this model a second role beside a working excavation scene. Decide whether the engine side will face the viewer before spending space on that pose.
- The removable bucket is relevant to collectors who want attachment options, but removal alone proves no aftermarket fit. Confirm the mounting arrangement before buying another tool.
Cons
- The reported upward limit matters when the intended scene puts a truck high beside the excavator. Check that relationship rather than assuming the real machine’s reach.
- The seller’s 10.5-inch length is only a screening measurement; its pose is unspecified. Reserve space for the actual boom and counterweight positions.
The 395 ME earns its space through access
- Engine side on view
- The opening access gives this mass-excavation subject a reason to occupy more of the display.
- Mostly parked behind glass
- Compare the 352 before allocating the extra area; access you cannot see adds little to that arrangement.
A truck-loading composition remains a separate decision: establish the actual bucket-to-body clearance rather than relying on the 395 name or 1:50 scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fit any 1:50 bucket?
No. A removable bucket does not establish universal compatibility. Match the exact mounting dimensions and the accessory maker’s stated fit.
Is the listed length enough to choose a case for the 395 ME?
It is a screening measurement with an unspecified pose. A working arm or open-engine display needs dimensions for that arrangement, including the counterweight position.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Diecast Masters |
|---|---|
| Product code | 85959 |
| Subject | CAT 395 ME |
| Edition / version | High Line Series; Mass Excavation version |
| Color / livery | Cat Machine Yellow with Cat graphics |
| Scale | 1:50 |
| Model type | Tracked excavator |
| Materials | Diecast metal with plastic parts |
| Length | 10.5 in |
| Width | 3.5 in |
| Height | 4.5 in |
| Measurement basis | Approximate catalog dimensions; pose unspecified |
| Opening panels | Cab door; engine side panels; top engine cover (restricted opening angles observed) |
| Moving parts | Rolling sprung tracks; rotating body; movable boom, stick and bucket (upward boom travel restricted) |
| Lighting | Unknown |
| Power source | Unknown |
| Included figures | Included; removable — inspected release |
| Included equipment | Mass-excavation bucket; screw-removable — inspected release |
| Display base | Unknown |
