Siku 1856: John Deere 9630 Tractor with Amazone Centaur, 1:87 Scale

One of our favourite Siku tractor/implement sets in the Super series, this 2009 release model boosts a very large John Deere tractor to an equally larger harrow. At first glance, it would appear to be a bigger scale, but don't be fouled, its still a miniature 1:87 scale model. Despite its looks, it still features the usual rear tow hitch, rolling wheels and detachable cab.

Siku John Deere 9630 Tractor

Siku John Deere 9630 is the biggest miniature 1:87 scale model in the Super series. Towering over all regular tractors; it needs articulated steering with a centrally located driver's cab.

In order to haul the harrow in tow, the John Deere tractor is fitted with dual wheels. Features detachable cab, rear tow hitch and exterior detail including: steps, exhaust, big bonnet, reflectors and lights.

Amazone Centaur - or Harrow

What this Siku Amazone Centaur actually is, is a harrow - like a plough - for digging into the ground to prepare it for seeding. Rolling wheels adjust to the correct height, well forks penetrate the ground.

So big and wide, its impossible to take on the road, so that's why it folds up to a narrow transportation mode. Can be attached to rear tow hitch with a simple drawbar connecting it between the rear wheels.

Articulated Steering

Only way to get this monster around corners in a timely manner is articulated steering; that way it can maneuver around bends as if its towing behind a trailer - which the rear section essentially is.

Siku John Deere tractor has two sections; front half is cab and bonnet with front wheels; rear section has tow hitch with back wheels - of which the centrally located hinge helps make the turning action.

Drawbar to Hitch

Don't be intimidated with this monster John Deere tractor and Amazone Centaur; it is just a larger tractor and harrow after all. And with that the rear tow hitch on tractor is built just like all others.

Therefore, rear hitch is built identically to all other models in the series; its positioned at the same level for taking on the very basic drawbar on the Amazone Centaur implement.

Dual Wheels

One major feature of this Siku John Deere tractor you may notice is the whopping big dual - or twin - wheels fitted side-by-side on both the front and rear set of wheels.

Large scale farming in all conditions requires the wheels to take to the ground at a larger scale, thus the soft muddy ground will take more tread from the tyres, resulting in better grip to move forward.

Big Driver's Cab

Big machine like this one needs a large cab with window surround to help operate safely. And you can see that it is with a set of steps and a platform needed to stand on to access the cab door.

Its a centrally positioned cab for better control, well the interior detailing can be touched as the cab is a detachable one - which will result in cab window frame being pulling off, leaving the interior behind.