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Early and later versions of the Faun Dump Truck. Early versions featured the Faun name, which was absent in later versions. Click to enlarge.
The Faun Quarry Dump Truck, also known by several other names (see below) is an off-highway haul truck (dump truck). Matchbox released the truck in three distinct versions. The original casting featured a metal chassis and bed, with FAUN cast into the front of the chassis below the cab and to the right of the grille (to the left, when facing the front of the truck). In the late 1980s, Matchbox dropped the FAUN name from the model; this version is number MB209. Circa 2007, the bed was changed from metal to plastic (MB710).
The Faun Mobile Crane used the same chassis, modified to accept a crane cab and boom rather than a dump bed. The Water Hauler is based off of this chassis as well, with a tank replacing the dump bed.
Description
Your city has been chosen to host the Summer Olympics with the opening ceremony just around the corner. Trying to get the stadium finished on time is a tall order, but not too tall for the Dirt Hauler. With its impressive load capacity and sturdy handling, massive loads of dirt can be moved and huge amounts of building can happen!
Alternate Names
- Faun Quarry Dump Truck
- Faun Dump Truck
- Dump Truck
- Earth Mover
- Dirt Hauler
- Planier Raupe - German, literally Angledozer Caterpillar, but planierraupe means bulldozer (source)
- Transporter
Versions
Matchbox released the following 1/140 scale versions of this truck:
| Col # | Year | Series | Color | Bed Color | Model No. / Version | Tampo | Base Color/ Type | Wheel Type | Toy Number(s) | Country | Notes / Variations | Photo |
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| 58-C | 1976 [1] 1977 1978 | Superfast | Yellow | Yellow | MB58 | (none) | Black / Plastic | 
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England | Metal Bed. DUMP TRUCK On base. |
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| 58-C | 1979 | Superfast | Yellow | Red | MB58 | (none) | Black / Plastic |
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England | Metal Bed | 
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| 58-C | 1980 1981 | Superfast | Yellow | Yellow | MB58 | (none) | Black / Plastic |
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England |
Metal Bed |
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| MB58 | 1982 | Matchbox 1-75 | Yellow | Yellow | MB58 | CAT on dump, C on side | Black/ Plastic |
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England | Metal Bed | 
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| ? | Red | Silver | (none) | Black/
Plastic |
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China | Metal Bed | |||||
| MB9 MB53 | Matchbox 1-75 | Yellow | Light Gray | MB209 | Red stripes | Black/ Plastic |
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Macau China | Macau only 1989 | 
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| MB9 MB53 | Matchbox 1-75 | Yellow | Red | MB209 | None | Black/ Plastic |
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China | Metal Bed | 
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| MB9 (USA) MB53 (ROW) |
1996 | 1-75 | Orange | Black | MB209 |
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China | 
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| N/A | 1999 | 5-Pack: Scrapyard | Purple | Gray | Dump Truck | Rust / Dust | Black / Plastic |
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China | Metal Bed | 
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| MB27 | 1999 | Road Work 2/5 | White | Satin Green | MB209 / Faun Dump Truck | Dust and dirt | Black / Plastic |
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36431 | China | Metal Bed, Earth Mover on card | File:RoadWorkEarthMoverwhiteandgreen.jpg |
| MB7 | 1999 | Baustelle (INT) | Orange | Black | MB209 / Faun Dump Truck | None | Black / Plastic |
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37686 (INT) | China | Metal Bed
Planier Raupe on card (German Exclusive) |
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| MB95 MB75 | 2000 | 1-75: Build It (5/5) | Blue | grey | MB209 | Mud | Black/ Plastic |
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China | 
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| MB18 | 2002 | Build It Right 2/4 (USA)(INT) | Metallic Green | Yellow | MB209 / Faun Dump Truck | Yellow Matchbox on side, Black lines on bed | Black / Plastic | 
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95214 (USA)95823 (INT) | China | Metal Bed
Dirt Hauler on card. Some had a 50th anniversary tampo on the top left hand side of the bed. |
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| MB47 | 2006 | MBX Metal | Orange | Gray | MB710 / Dump Truck | CONSTRUCTION, on front, 209, M54 49RT on top of bed | Black / Plastic |
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J5585 | Thailand | Metal Bed
"Transporter" on card |
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| SF15 | 2006 | Superfast | Yellow | Yellow | MB710 / Dump Truck | Dirt Hauler on side, silver headlights, trim details, "209" on side | Black / Plastic | 
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J6564 | Thailand | Plastic Bed | 
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| N/A | 2007 | 10-Pack | Green | Orange | MB710 / Dump Truck | 81U12 9 20, black and white sectioned stripes | Black / Plastic | 
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Thailand | 
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| N/A | 2008 | 5 Pack: Construction, 10 Pack | Lime | White | MB710 | CARGO RENTALS, 710 | Gray/ Plastic |
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Thailand | 
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| MB63 | 2008 | Construction 7/7 | Metallic Silver | Red | MB710 / Dump Truck | Black and White with "Dump Truck 6000" on dump bed sides | Black / Plastic | 
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M5343 | Thailand | 
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| N/A | 2008 | Construction 5-Pack | Dark Medium Blue | Gray | MB710 / Dump Truck | Construction Co., 710 | Black / Plastic |
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Thailand | 
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| N/A | 2009 | Construction 5-Pack | White | Orange | MB710 / Dump Truck | Yellow, Black and Red with "MC Construction" on sides | Black / Plastic |
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Thailand | Plastic Bed | 
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| N/A | 2010 | Construction 5-pack | Red | Gray | MB710 / Dump Truck | J Construction since 1975 | Black / Plastic |
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Thailand | Base code(s): B45
Plastic Bed |
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| MB49 | 2010 | Construction 13/14 | Light Orange | Gray | MB710 / Dump Truck | ROK Heavy equipment, trim details | Black / Plastic |
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R5021 | Thailand | Plastic bed | 
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| N/A | 2010 | 10-Packs | Black | Yellow | MB710 / Dump Truck | King J Construction | Silver / Plastic |
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Thailand | Plastic Bed, same as 5-pack version | 
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| N/A | 2011 | Construction 5-pack | Black | Yellow | MB710 / Dump Truck | King J Construction | Silver / Plastic |
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Thailand | Base code(s): D16, plastic bed | 
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References
- ↑ Kevin McGimpsey & Stewart Orr, Collecting Matchbox Diecast Toys - The First Forty Years, First Edition, 1989, page 117