The Coles 20-Ton Lorry was introduced in 1955 and was available in an orange and yellow body. The Dinky #972 had moving parts with two built-in cranks that controlled the JIB arm and hook. Early models used yellow hubs with grey or black tires and newer versions installed black hubs.
Model #972 was issued between 1955-68.
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Library Pictures & Variations
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Dinky #972 - Yellow & Orange Body with Black Hubs
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Dinky #972 - Coles 20-Ton Lorry Mounted Crane (Newer Version)
Showing JIB Arm Extended
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Dinky #972 - Coles 20-Ton Lorry Mounted Crane (Older Version)
 
Older Version with Yellow Hubs, JIP Operator, Sleeve Crank Handles & Open Support
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Variations
Closed Support Beams/Black Hubs (left)/ Open Support Beans/ Yellow Hubs (right)
JIP Operator on Older Version (right)
Crank Sleeves on Older Version (right)
Base Comparison - Older Version (top) vs. Newer Version (bottom)
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