Model with smoothly running caterpillar drives, and steering joint:It is the special projects that create the greatest challenges for the WIKING designers. There is no doubt that one of these was the new 1:32 scale model of the John Deere 9620RX. While the miniaturisation of a tractor certainly requires many years of practised detail, together with a guarantee of precision, in this case the four drives used instead of wheels require a significantly higher level of design effort. The 620 HP crawler tractor was developed for the most demanding challenges in modern agriculture. It is understandably all about increased productivity, cost reduction, and limitation of risk. The prototype, built in Waterloo, USA, has to incorporate all these requirements. WIKING’s agricultural machinery experts have now provided fans of the precision 1:32 scale with an attractive functional model. Here, the detailed miniaturisation of the caterpillar drives which are of course completely operational, together with a combination of metal and plastic components, has created a successful WIKING model. In addition, there is the steering joint function, which is kept mobile by means of an oscillating joint. The trailer coupling at the rear is just as detailed as the heavy bonnet made of die-cast zinc. The same is true of the two chassis components. In time-honoured fashion, the viewer can sweep his gaze over the cab interior, modelled in fine detail, and whose left hand door opens. Front, rear, and cab lighting is achieved by means of carefully inserted plastic elements. In addition, there are all-round lights, exterior mirrors, and an air intake system, as well as the exhaust and the toolbox at front left. Naturally, the rear-view mirror and the rear coupling can also be adjusted.