This heavy-duty tractor is packed with realistic play features, including independent suspension on each of the treaded wheels, and can be steered using the included wheel tool. It also has a movable front loader that really works, an adjustable trailer hitch, doors that open and close, and a hood that lifts to reveal a detailed engine.
— Direct replicas of the real thing “are very popular right now” according to Village Toy Shop general manager Lee Ann Stern in North Easton, Mass.
— Frank Meyer, manager of A Child’s Delight in Corte Madera, Calif., said that these are his top sellers for boys in this age group.
— Emily, aka she who “has been there the longest,” said that these are top sellers at Ambassador Toys in San Francisco.

The CATERPILLAR Multi terrain loader is truly multi-functional. Powerful, flexible and mobile: it is the number one choice for any small area. The functions of the CAT Multi terrain loader are comparable to those of the CATERPILLAR compact loader, but the Multi terrain loader has a rubber-chain drive, creating a much lower ground pressure. It is great fun seeing how precisely the chains work while you move the CAT Multi terrain loader over all types of surface, particularly when playing. The movable arm of the CAT Multi terrain loader can be locked in many positions and reach particularly high thanks to its special construction. An adaptor for at-tachments already used on several BRUDER vehicles allows the CATERPILLAR Multi terrain loader and its attached equipment to master all types of work in no time.

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This truck measures 16.7" x 6.9" x 9.5" and includes a telescopic and height-adjustable crane unit swivels 360 degrees and features a locking mechanism for the hook. Other features include rubber-like wheels and a toolbox that opens and closes.
— Bruder trucks were on the top-10 best-seller list at Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego in July 2010. “Customers really love the working parts and the German quality that so sets this toy apart,” President Cynthia Wyatt told TDmonthly. “As a Flagship dealer, we have access to Bruder’s replacement parts service, and are able to support this product end-to-end. Bruder’s service that they back us with is awesome. Not to mention we usually get next-day service when we do order from them. They are a great company to work with.”
— Kelly Ratoff, manager, says the Kennebunk Toy Co., in Kennebunk, Me., sells approximately 25 Bruder toys per month.

The MACK Granite Snow Plow is known for its bulldog logo, quality, and indestructibility. The realistic driver's cabin features doors that can be opened, a tilting engine hood that provides a full view of the engine block, folding side-view mirrors, and the many add-on accessories that give these trucks their chrome look. There is also a Pennsylvania license plate and MACK mud guards. Features include a refillable tank that can open and close … perfect for clean sand or salt. A fully functional gritter with feeding screw has a on and off lever that allows sand or salt to pour out at will. The gritter can be tipped up for transport, as well as cleaning. Alongside the gritter is a movable ladder. The plow is wide, adjustable, detachable, and able to push even the thickest pile of snow aside to provide passable lanes.
The MACK Granite Snow Plow measures 25.8"x 7.3"x10.8".

The front end loader from the ROADMAX series is a sturdy toy with a design suitable for small children with many realistic functions for playing fun. The transparent driver's cab that opens from above can be equipped with a play figure. Front and back end loader are fully functional and can be locked in position. The front shovel and the rear shovel can also be tilted or moved by operating the respective lever. Fold-out support legs ensure stability and soft tires complete the picture.

The tipping driver's cab of the MAN cement mixer provides a view of the engine block. The mirrors of the driver's cab fold out and the water tank can be filled. The drum with integrated mixing spiral can be turned by operating a crank and the cement chute can be folded out. A bucket is included and tread tyres round off the image. To add to the fun of playing, the MAN cement mixer can be equipped with the Light and Sound Module [art. no.: 02801] (not included). It measures 46.5 x 26.5 x 17.5 cm.

Just like the "real thing", goods on this Mack DHL container truck can also be loaded and unloaded through the rear swing doors. Another great playing option this toy has to offer is the vehicle's swap trailer, which detaches automatically from the vehicle when the support legs are pulled out and set up to allow the lorry to move out from underneath the trailer. Separately available swap trailers allow you to realistically imitate a freight forwarding business. Another special characteristic is that you can use swap trailers as a construction kit and combine certain components with several swap trailers to form, for example, a vehicle garage. It measures 59.5 x 26.5 x 18.5 cm.

This licensed vehicle is outfitted with folding mirrors and a cab that tilts up to reveal the engine. The container  features a hinged rear and is removable,  so that other similar units can be put in its place.
— “Their deliveries are good, accurate,” Manager Rosie Morris of Whiz Kid Toys in San Luis Obispo, Calif., told TDmonthly of this preferred vendor. “They’re quick to fix problems, if we have any. And the quality is great.” Nearly 4 percent of 52 retailers named Bruder as a favorite supplier in late fall 2008.
— “They sell pretty evenly across the board. It's a strong category for us,” Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly of her die-cast vehicles, 75 percent of which she orders from Bruder, during a July 2009 survey.

The Bruder classic garbage truck on the 1:16 scale now comes with a licensed MACK truck cab that includes a timely Recycle insignia. Kids can unload the two included bins using the hinged carrier plate, then transport the trash into the storage section of the body by manually spinning the screw extruders. The cab has folding mirrors, opening doors and tilts forward to display the detailed engine, plus the lift gate opens and the body inclines to dump the contents. All of the MACK truck cabs are compatible with the implements designed for the front of the trucks, such as the mower and snow plow. Dimensions: 22.8"L x 7.3"W x 10.2"H. Case Pack Qty: 2 pcs. Award: TDmonthly Top Seller 2008.
— Two of 66 retailers told TDmonthly in July 2008 that Bruder is a best-selling gift for boys.

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Kids can tilt the cab forward to reveal a detailed replica of the engine, or incline the bed and snap it into place in an upright position. The vehicle features real tread tires, folding mirrors, doors that open and close and a back gate that opens. All of the Mack truck cabs are compatible with the implements designed for the front of the trucks, such as the mower and snowplow. The vehicle measures 25-4/5" L x 7-3/10" W x 10-4/5" H.
— “We're doing really well with Bruder …[especially] the big trucks and stuff. … We probably sell four a week,” Stacy Solie of Leapin' Lizards Toy Co. in Bend, Ore., told TDmonthly in May 2008. “They are consistent throughout the year ... we do very well with Bruder,” said Tye Steinbach of Thinker Toys in Portland, Ore.,  when asked about the stores’ best-selling die-cast vehicle.
— In May 2008, three of 55 retailers singled out Bruder die-cast trucks as the best-selling die-cast vehicles in their stores. Margy Peine, owner of Tree House Toy Shop in Cumberland, Md., told TDmonthly in October 2008 that her store sells about 12 Bruder trucks per month.
— Bruder trucks were named as top sellers at Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., by Owner Michelle Smith in December 2008. Bruder toys were on the top-seller list at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., in spring 2009. “They’re sturdy and detailed,” said Patricia Fielder, owner of the shop.

This pocket-sized, 1:128 scale die-cast tractor is designed with working parts and features fine detail. The replica, which measures 1.9” L x 0.9” W x 1.1” H, comes with a screwdriver for installing the included tow hitch or key chain to the rear.

This trailer allows children to imitate the procedure of transporting horses. The tailgate lowers for use as a ramp, and the horse can comfortably be “fed” and “watered” via the side door that opens.
— Bruder ranks as the second top-selling product line at Silly Goose in Essex, Mass., according to Owner Diane Robinson.
— When asked by TDmonthly which was her store’s best selling product, Diana Glasier, owner of Green Cabboose in Stroudsberg, Pa., said, “On the whole, Bruder trucks.”
— Two of 62 retailers named Bruder Trucks as the single best seller in their store.

With this MACK truck, kids can turn the crank to make the cement mixer spin. The doors open and close, and the cab can be tilted forward for viewing of the engine. The truck has treaded tires and a movable chute fed by the drum. It measures 25.8” L x 7.3” W x 10.8” H.

This garbage truck features a trash compactor and a back end that tilts up to dump the truck contents. Each truck features tread tires and two small trash bins. “This toy is fully functional and designed to be used just like the truck in real life. This kind of classic play pattern allows for open-ended play that encourages children to think creatively and use their imagination. The basic controls and actions of the truck will need to be learned by younger children, giving them a chance to watch themselves succeed,” Noah McKiernan of Bruder Toys told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2003.
— Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly that Bruder has been a best seller ever since she opened her toy store.
— Lynn Robillard told TDmonthly in summer 2007 that the second best-selling line at her store, Toys in the Attic in Manchester, Vt., is Bruder trucks, which customers like because they are plastic and can be left outside.
— “Big, beautiful trucks from Bruder [are] going to make great Christmas gifts,” Rick Henry of Stellabella Toys in Cambridge, Mass. told TDmonthly.

This realistic replica of a real Caterpillar Excavator allows kids to imagine they're behind the controls of the real thing. Components such as a handle for digging and rubber tracks simulate the performance of its real-life counterpart.
— Steven Levy, owner of Toy City in Surry, N.H., believed they "are built very well, and the play value is endless. “
— "They’re rough and tough," said Amanda Toupes, manager of Magic of Box Ltd. in New Orleans, La., and "they have so many features."
— Attention to detail and sturdiness puts kids in control of a toy that mimics the experience of handling actual construction equipment.

Kids can come to the rescue with this realistic fire engine. Made of high quality plastic, this truck has tons of bells and whistles for endless imaginative play. Features include a tilting cab that reveals the detailed engine, folding mirrors, a light and sound siren module, an extendible ladder mounted on a turntable with a basket for play figures to stand in, stabilizer legs that store in the back, plus a roll-up fire hose that really shoots a powerful stream of water. This truck has been riding to the rescue on retailers’ shelves since 2000.

This Garbage Can Set comes with 3 small garbage cans (green, yellow and blue) and 1 large silver garbage bin. They all have lids that open and close and the silver bin is on rollers to easily move the heavy trash. They are made to be used with Bruder Garbage Trucks.

The MAN Side Loading Garbage Truck by Bruder can be seen at full-scale functioning daily on any street in cities around the United States. This truck is fully functional, with a grapple to unload the bins from the side. The tailgate opens and latches and the collection body tips to unload the garbage. Additional garbage can sets can be purchased separately. The dimensions of the Bruder Side Loading Garbage Truck are 20.9" x 8.7" x 10.1". Bruder trucks always do well at Boomerang Toys in New York City, said owner Karen Barwick. “The bigger and more expensive, the better it is!” she added. “I can’t keep them in stock,” commented Jude Larene, owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle.