This neat set is made up of the #460 Dump Truck, a trailer, and a #2080 Boom Dozer (introduced in 1972). The Nylint catalogs first showed this set in a weird combination of colors in 1972. From 1973 through 1976 it was always shown in yellow. It is not known if the other colors were ever actually used.
The Boom Dozer’s winch was extremely simple. By moving the cantilever bar up or down you raised or lowered the tow hook. not a very long range of motion!
The blade was raised and lowered by the rubber tipped lever in the cockpit.
#2060 – Husky Trencher – 1974-75
Another all-time favorite of the late period construction toys is the #2060 Trencher. It was always called the #2060 "Husky" Trencher in the catalogs – notwithstanding this original box.
The Trencher gave a realistic feel to digging those irrigation or utility trenches in the sand box.
The rear lift handle allowed for easy operation and depth control on the trenching project.