The 2007 National Farm Toy Show Tractor: The Case 2470 Traction King
Considering that the 2006 Show tractor was a Case IH product, I think many people expected this years tractor to be another color. Even though it’s the second CIH product in a row, I don’t think anyone is complaining after considering the level of detail in the 2470.
The 2470 features the standard die cast construction, clear cab glass, and 3pt hitch seen on all of the four wheel drive models in this series. Overall the detail is up to par compared with the other tractors in the series with one exception, the casting line is clearly visible on the roof of the tractor, and somewhat takes away from the overall quality. This model features a newly designed wheel for 1/64th scale, but with the same detailed Good Year tires from the 4366. I think it’s interesting to note that this model is the only one in the series that does not articulate, and also that the box is significantly larger than the others in the vintage four wheel drive series.
The Toy Farmer pamphlet states that 9,096 1/32nd scale units, and 13,120 1/64th scale units were produced for the 2007 National show. These tractors were priced at $10 from the toy farmer table at the National show last weekend, but I saw some vendors that were selling them for $15-$20 already. I think this has less to do with the value of the tractor, and more to do with some of the vendors trying to make a few dollars from customers that didn’t know they could be bought for a cheaper price elsewhere. While there were fewer 2470s made than 4366s, the large quantity produced indicates that supply will outweigh demand for a while, and I expect the prices to remain stable.
Considering that the 2006 Show tractor was a Case IH product, I think many people expected this years tractor to be another color. Even though it’s the second CIH product in a row, I don’t think anyone is complaining after considering the level of detail in the 2470.
The 2470 features the standard die cast construction, clear cab glass, and 3pt hitch seen on all of the four wheel drive models in this series. Overall the detail is up to par compared with the other tractors in the series with one exception, the casting line is clearly visible on the roof of the tractor, and somewhat takes away from the overall quality. This model features a newly designed wheel for 1/64th scale, but with the same detailed Good Year tires from the 4366. I think it’s interesting to note that this model is the only one in the series that does not articulate, and also that the box is significantly larger than the others in the vintage four wheel drive series.
The Toy Farmer pamphlet states that 9,096 1/32nd scale units, and 13,120 1/64th scale units were produced for the 2007 National show. These tractors were priced at $10 from the toy farmer table at the National show last weekend, but I saw some vendors that were selling them for $15-$20 already. I think this has less to do with the value of the tractor, and more to do with some of the vendors trying to make a few dollars from customers that didn’t know they could be bought for a cheaper price elsewhere. While there were fewer 2470s made than 4366s, the large quantity produced indicates that supply will outweigh demand for a while, and I expect the prices to remain stable.
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