If you're shopping for 1:50 scale dozers and graders, the first fork in the road is often condition versus cost. On one side, you have a brand-new Cat 14 Motor Grader in its unopened box, listed at $119.99. On the other, a used Cat D6 LGP VPAT Dozer with visible wear and a lower price tag, listed at $44.95. Both belong to Diecast Masters' High Line Series and share a 1:50 scale, but they serve very different collector needs.
Quick Verdict
For a collector who wants a pristine, ready-to-display machine, the Cat 14 Motor Grader is the straightforward choice. It's listed as new, with an unopened box, and it features a detailed operator's cab, working steering and articulation, a movable moldboard assembly, and a realistic rear ripper-plus modern hex graphics. For a shopper who's comfortable with a project or a display piece that isn't perfect, the Cat D6 Dozer is the lower-priced pick: it's a Limited Edition model from the same series, but it's marked as used and damaged, with missing roof and exhaust pipe(s) and paint chips. The listed price gap of $75.04 between the two is significant, so decide what you value more: flawless condition or a lower entry cost.
Price and Attribute Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Condition | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat 14 Motor Grader High Line (85545) | USD 119.99 | New | |
| Cat D6 LGP VPAT Dozer High Line (85554) | USD 44.95 | Used |
Where Each Product Wins
- Cat 14 Motor Grader: New condition and unopened box; features working steering and articulation, a movable moldboard, and a rear ripper; diecast metal material; item from China with gtin 4897069495450.
- Cat D6 LGP VPAT Dozer: Lower listed price of $44.95; Limited Edition feature; model is D6 LGP VPAT, scale 1:50; diecast material. However, the item is used and damaged: the roof and exhaust pipe(s) are missing, and there are paint chips.
Product Notes
#### Cat 14 Motor Grader High Line (85545)
The strongest reason to choose this model is the new, unopened condition and the working steering, articulation, movable moldboard, and rear ripper. It's a diecast metal model from China, with a gtin of 4897069495450 and dimensions of 8.5 x 3.375 x 3.125 inches. The limitation is the listed price of USD 119.99, which is the higher of the two. If you're not specifically looking for a pristine grader, the extra cost may not be justified.
#### Cat D6 LGP VPAT Dozer High Line (85554)
The main reason to consider this one is the lower listed price of USD 44.95. It's a Limited Edition Diecast Masters model, 1:50 scale, with diecast construction. The limitation is the used condition: the roof and exhaust pipe(s) are missing, and there are paint chips. So you'll need to accept those flaws or plan on restoration. For a collector who prefers a flawless shelf piece, this dozer is a compromise.
Final Choice by Use Case
If you want a ready-to-display 1:50 scale grader with a new, unopened box, the Cat 14 Motor Grader is the one to pick. Its listed price of $119.99 buys a model that carries the High Line name and a detailed cab with working elements. If you're looking to spend less or you enjoy refurbishing diecast models, the Cat D6 LGP VPAT Dozer at $44.95 gives you the same 1:50 scale and the Diecast Masters brand, but you'll have to live with the missing parts and paint chips. In the dozers-and-graders corner of the market, your final choice comes down to whether a flaw-free presentation is worth the higher listed price.
