Case Unveils Metallica-Inspired CTL
Case Construction Equipment recently unveiled custom-designed compact track loader that was commissioned and inspired by Metallica frontman and co-founder James Hetfield.
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| Metallica frontman James Hetfield commissioned Case Construction Equipment to custom-design a Case TV450B CTL inspired by him. |
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The custom-designed CASE TV450B compact track loader was revealed at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California at the Helping Hands charity concert, an annual event organized by Metallica’s All Within My Hands charitable foundation.
Hetfield commissioned the design of the machine as part of an equipment supply agreement with the Case brand. The CTL design was inspired by Hetfield’s career and persona.
The winning proposal was submitted by CNH designer John Piper. He crafted a concept that recalled one of Hetfield’s tattoos, a skull with wings, together with the sharp iconic font reminiscent of his band’s graphics and album artwork. In addition, he also drew from the pinstriping in Hetfield’s private hotrod collection.
All the elements were integrated atop a sandy camouflage pattern reminiscent of Hetfield’s signature Snakebyte electric guitar, a specific request from Hetfield.
CNH senior designer Darin Weisensel led the production phase of the project, working to bring the custom design to life at the Case Construction production facility in Wichita, Kansas.
“Our remarkable people transformed this special edition compact track loader from a designer’s sketch into a one-of-a-kind machine, providing our iconic CASE brand with a unique opportunity to make its distinctive mark with an exceptional delivery,” Case officials stated in a press release.
The TV450B compact track loader is designed to performs a wide variety of tasks such as digging, loading and dumping in commercial and residential construction activities as well as landscaping. The special edition model is destined to be utilized at Hetfield’s ranch.
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