Lot 396:
Ertl John Deere 720 Tractor 1994
Description
A 1/16 scale model of a John Deere 720 tractor manufactured by Ertl. This collector’s edition die-cast metal toy was produced in 1994 to commemorate the anniversary of The Toy Tractor Times (Farm Toy Magazine). The tractor features a green body with yellow accents, rubber tires, a steerable front end operated by the steering wheel, and a rear hitch. Plastic components include the steering wheel, yellow seat, and black exhaust stack. The item is housed in its original yellow open-faced display box. The box features historical text regarding the John Deere 720 series produced between 1956 and 1958, including details on the Powr-Trol system and float-ride seat. The packaging includes the Ertl logo and the Toy Tractor Times logo. The side of the tractor frame features cast-in text reading TOY TRACTOR TIMES ANNIVERSARY 1994. The hood bears yellow decals with green lettering reading JOHN DEERE and 720. The bottom of the box is printed with several marks: the Ertl logo followed by THE ERTL COMPANY, INC. Dyersville, Iowa 52040 U.S.A. Made in U.S.A. Manufactured under license of Deere and Company, 1994. The bottom also bears the address for Farm Toy Magazine in Osage, Iowa 50461 U.S.A. and is printed with STOCK NO. 5844TA. A white box on the bottom is stamped with the unit number 3434.
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