ERTL Big Farm toy (guide to the UK)
Before getting to excited with the prospect of ERTL in the UK, hold it back for the time being because at this stage, we only have access to a few ERTL models.
And why might that be we hear you ask?
Because ERTL deal with the US market, just as Britains deal with the UK side of things.
America is the biggest market so get all the best toys, well we're only likely to see these great big farm toys when someone makes an effort to sell them here.
Are ERL Big Farm in the UK?
Well, yes and no; if you mean remnants from the past then a few toys remain, but for the recent ERTL Big Farm range than its a resounding no.
This is because here in the UK Big Farm comes under the Britains Big Farm label, well in the USA the Big Farm toy brand is labeled like this: ERTL Big Farm.
So basically it's the same thing but a relabel, to satisfy the European and North American markets respectively.
In the USA, ERTL primary range is 1/64 scale farm toys, well the 1/16 'Big Farm' range is there to compete with Bruder in the big tractor toy sector.
For now, we only have what people import from the States to the UK.
ERTL Big Farm vs Britains Big Farm
Who came first, Britains Big Farm in the UK, or ERTL Big Farm in the USA.
Regardless, its the American's who enjoy the biggest and best farm toys from this series, than we will ever likely to see in Britain.
Here we're really restricted to maybe a tractor and just a handful of Big Farm trailers. Well in the USA the tractor and trailer range is far greater.
What is more infuriating, the USA also gets Big Farm combine harvesters, balers, trucks and pick ups to add insult to injury.
TOMY is an American company so will naturally look at the biggest market first, so well we don't have anything like this at this time, its sure to happen down the line.
Compatible with our Big Farm
If you do get hold of a ERTL Big Farm toy of any kind, rest assured it will be compatible with our Britains Big Farm range, and vise versa.
Between both ranges, its only the names that separate the two.
In which case, if you have a Britains Big Farm tractor, you could end up with a ERTL branded trailer (and you might), but the trailer will connect to the rear hitch.
The rest of the range will fit in thanks to the 1:16th scale, and well they don't need to connect in any sense, they will work hand in hand.
Difference between product range
To put it into perspective, we estimate ERTL have 50 or so products, compared to Britains measly 20 or so Big Farm toys.
To get a sense how the ERTL Big Farm range compares to our Britains Big Farm, we have created two tables, each listing their own product range.
Just so you get a clear picture who makes what.
ERTL Big Farm toys
| Code | Tractors |
|---|---|
| 46072 | Case IH 180 Tractor |
| 46621 | Case IH 380CVT Magnum Tractor |
| 46296 | Case IH Farmall 1206 Tractor |
| 35634 | Case IH Puma 195 with Front Loader |
| 46724 | John Deere 4020 Tractor |
| 46378 | John Deere 4020 Tractor with Attachments |
| 46074 | John Deere 6210R Tractor with Loader |
| 46284 | John Deere 6210R Tractor with Grain Cart |
| 46180 | John Deere 6930 Tractor with Round Baler |
| 46077 | John Deere 6930 Tractor with Wagon |
| 46096 | John Deere 7330 Tractor |
| 46380 | John Deere 7330 Tractor with Bale Mover |
| 45551 | John Deere 9570RC Tracked Tractor |
| Code | Equipment |
| 46622 | Case IH 4412 Corn Head & Header Cart |
| 46300 | Case IH Manure Spreader |
| 46500 | John Deere S680 Combine with Draper Head |
| 46637 | John Deere Forage Wagon |
| 46696 | John Deere R4023 Sprayer |
| Code | Trailers |
| 42995 | Hog Trailer with Hogs |
| Code | Combines |
| 46491 | Case IH 8240 Combine with Grain Head |
| 46070 | John Deere S670 Combine |
| Code | Foragers |
| 46623 | John Deere Self-Propelled Forage Harvester |
| Code | Pick-Ups |
| 46409 | Case IH Ram 3500 Dealership Truck |
| 46601 | Chevrolet 3500 Dealership Truck |
| 46298 | Chevrolet Pickup with John Deere 512C Corn Head |
| 46627 | Chevrolet Pickup John Deere Service Truck |
| 46298 | Chevrolet Pickup with John Deere Corn Head Cart |
| 46612 | New Holland Ram 3500 Service Truck |
| Code | Trucks |
| 46624 | Peterbilt Model 367 Semi with Trailer, John Deere 7430 Tractor |
| 46406 | Peterbilt Model 367 Semi with Grain Trailer |
| 46283 | Peterbilt Model 579 Semi with John Deere 4WD Tractor |
| 46617 | Peterbilt Model 367 Semi with Lowboy Trailer |
| 46209 | Peterbilt Model 367 Straight Truck with Dump Box |
| 46184 | Peterbilt Model 367 Straight Truck with Grain Box |
| 46212 | Peterbilt Model 367 Straight Truck with John Deere 4020 Tractor |
| Code | Skid Steer |
| 46672 | Case SV280 Skid Steer Set |
| 46225 | John Deere Skid Steer Set |
| 46455 | New Holland L225 Skid Steer |
| Code | Gator |
| 46005 | John Deere XUV Gator |
| Code | Construction |
| 35910 | Case 621F Wheel Loader |
| 46614 | Case Ram 3500 Truck with Gooseneck Trailer, Skid |
| 35802 | John Deere 200LC Excavator |
| 46725 | John Deere 310SL Backhoe Loader |
| Code | Forestry |
| 46720 | Peterbilt Model 367 Logging Truck |
BRITAINS Big Farm toys
| Code | Tractors |
|---|---|
| 42424 | Case IH 210 Puma Tractor |
| 42425 | John Deere 6830 Tractor with Front Loader |
| 43078 | Massey Ferguson 6613 Tractor |
| 43156 | New Holland T7.270 Tractor |
| Code | Equipment |
| 42520 | Cultivator |
| 42710 | John Deere 854 Round Baler |
| 43081 | Kverneland Plough |
| Code | Trailers |
| 42709 | Cattle Trailer with Cows |
| 42605 | Flat Bed Trailer |
| 42847 | General Purpose Trailer |
| 42846 | Horse Trailer with Horse & Foal |
| 43112 | Kane Low Loader Trailer |
| 43017 | Kane Silage Trailer |
| 43079 | Tipping Trailer with Rocks |
| Code | Pick-Ups |
| 42707 | Land Rover Defender 110 |
| 42836 | Land Rover Defender with General Purpose Trailer |
| 42835 | Land Rover Defender with Horse Trailer & Horses |
| 42919 | Land Rover, Trailer & Skid Steer Set |
| Code | Skid Steer |
| 42525 | Bobcat S300 Skid Steer |
| 42992 | John Deere Skid Steer Set |
If you must research the ERTL Big Farm toys yourself, search life this: ERTL - Item Code - Product Name - and this should provide a more accurate result.
Conclusion
As it stands, we really only have a few ERTL toys here that we can use with Britains Big Farm range, will this collection get any bigger, well we're pretty sure it will.
On the other hand, if you're willing to spend big dollars, you can buy a Big Farm toys, online from across the pond, where the full range can be bought.
Its costly with shipping and you may end up paying double with import duties, so be prepared.
In the meantime, be patient and get in contact with Britains on social media, give them a hard time why we don't the toys the US does.
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