#3100 Payloader Tractor-Shovel

Nylint #3100 Payloader Tractor-Shovel There were four versions of this toy, three of which are shown here. The primary difference regards the presence of fake control levers inside the cab. Another obvious difference is in the color. The all yellow versions have been found both with and without control levers leading to the conclusion that they were probably made simultaneously with the standard red version toys, although in much lower numbers. This toy was offered from 1959 through 1962.

All yellow versions were likely made during the same time period as the more common red versions, perhaps as salesman samples(?). This early version features fake control levers in the cab.

The nose decal uses the orange color lettering as also found on other Payloaders

Steel wheels with the double layer tread design were used on all four versions.

While all construction details remained basically the same for all versions, slight differences can be found in the decals and, of course, the presence of those fake control levers in the cab.

The orange color lettering on the nose decal signifies an early version toy.

This nifty clicker makes a loud "rat-a-tat" sound whenever the toy is moved forward or backward.