1/87 Caterpillar PM-465 Cold Planer Classic Construction Models Brass #7
Expand your highway equipment display with this 1/87 Caterpillar PM-465 Cold Planer by Classic Construction Models. Unlike a paving machine that lays new asphalt, this specialized roadwork replica represents equipment that removes worn pavement before resurfacing. The detailed brass construction and recognizable milling-machine proportions make it a distinctive addition to a fleet of miniature roadbuilders. At 1/87 scale it fits naturally into HO-scale work zones, maintenance yards and construction collections focused on unusual heavy machinery.
Features
- Precision brass construction
- Cold milling machine profile
- Road-surface removal configuration
- Compact 1/87 collector scale
- Classic Construction Models release
- Recommended for collectors ages 14 and older
Real Life Machine
The Caterpillar PM-465 cold planer was developed for milling existing pavement during road repair and reconstruction. A rotating cutting drum removes a controlled layer of asphalt or other surface material, while a conveyor transfers the milled material into a truck for hauling or recycling. Cold planing can restore pavement profiles, remove damaged surfaces and prepare roads for new asphalt without excavating the entire roadway. The machine’s depth control and material-handling systems are central to efficient resurfacing operations. Cold planers became essential equipment as pavement recycling and rehabilitation grew more common.
Product Specs
Scale: 1/8
Vehicle Make: Caterpillar
Series: CCM Brass Edition #7
Material: Brass
Manufacturer: Classic Construction Models CCM
Vehicle Type: PM-465 Cold Planer