Nylint #6500 Payloader This toy took the place of the #3100 Payloader Tractor-Shovel in the Nylint line-up. Quality-wise it was a step down from its predecessor and from the original #1600 Payloader. There were two versions of this toy. One was red, the other was or a nge. Other than color, all other details of construction remained the same. The #6500 was produced for four years, 1963 through 1966.
Version #1 – Red
Avery handsome toy. The bucket size was reduced from that used on the #3100 Payloader Tractor- Shovel and the earlier #1600 Payloader Those nifty #1600 hydraulic cylinders were also omitted.
A raised panel for the "PAYLOADER" decal was added to the engine housing stamping. The nose decal was the same as that used for the #3100 and #1600 except the lettering was now in yellow..
Version #2 – Orange
It is not possible to figure out from the Nylint catalogs which version (red or or a nge) came first. Perhaps they were produced simultaneously (?).
Quality Comparison
Undercarriage of #1600 Payloader. Note heavy- duty steering mechanism and bucket release system. This toy had solid rubber tires.
Undercarriage of #6500 Payloader. Note simpler and cheaper steering mechanism as well as bucket release system. This toy had hollow plastic wheels.