3/30/20 94/100 Muir Hill Shovel Nose Tractor

This casting was considered one of the longest-serving member of the 1-75 line since it was introduced in 1976 and still does see some occasional use today, the Shovel Nose Tractor.  Unlike other shovel vehicles which likely have a tank track setup, this version uses a tractor body similar in design to the Mercedes Trac with the engine up front and the cab in the middle with four construction tires at each end.  The front has a shovel that works up and down, detailed engine on the sides of the front with a hood scoop on the top, ladder on the sides for access to the cab pinched by the large wheels, and at rear is a trailer hitch for towing.  Over the years the formula has stayed the same with a few times the shovel is replaced by another accessory, and this 2000 version stays the same in green with yellow trim (John Deere anyone?) and light mud graphics on the sides.  Eventually sometime in the mid-2000’s the shovel nose finally got a break from the 1-75 line and made a few small appearances before finally retiring at the end of the 2000’s…or at least I think it is retired?

Specifications:

· Engine: Turbodiesel I-4 200 hp est.

· Transmission: 4-speed manual est.

· 0-60 mph: 20 mph. max speed

· Real vehicle price: $7,000 est. 1976

Rating:  3.7 out of 5 stars