First Gear Diecast Trucks and Equipment

First Gear has been producing detailed diecast models since 1992, with a strong reputation for commercial trucks, fleet vehicles, construction equipment, and promotional replicas. This is not a brand built around generic toy cars. First Gear is where collectors often go when they want a Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, International, GMC, Caterpillar, Komatsu, or utility fleet model that feels tied to real working equipment.

That brand focus is why many shoppers come looking for a specific First Gear truck for sale rather than just browsing diecast in general. Trainz inventory may include pre-owned First Gear models, vintage 1st Gear releases, discontinued trucks, boxed collector pieces, estate finds, and occasional new old stock examples that have been sitting off the main road for years.

First Gear collectors often search by vehicle maker, fleet theme, body style, or scale. Instead of chasing every diecast truck on the market, many buyers are trying to find a particular First Gear semi, refuse truck, construction model, wrecker, or dealer promotional release that fits an existing collection.

• First Gear Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, International, and GMC truck models
• First Gear Caterpillar and Komatsu construction equipment releases
• First Gear refuse trucks, roll-off trucks, and municipal fleet replicas
• First Gear fire apparatus, rescue vehicles, and utility service trucks
• First Gear lowboy trailers, flatbeds, tankers, and tractor-trailer combinations
• Vintage 1st Gear cars, trucks, and commercial vehicle collectibles
• Retired First Gear promotional models and limited-run fleet editions
• Hard-to-find First Gear 1:34, 1:50, 1:64, and 1:87 scale models

When a collector is trying to finish a fleet display or replace one missing truck, the right First Gear model can be the piece that finally gets everything back on track.

Many First Gear releases become harder to find after their original production run, especially promotional trucks, fleet-specific liveries, older boxed models, and retired construction equipment. A collector searching for a vintage First Gear truck, a discontinued First Gear Caterpillar model, or a First Gear fire truck from a past release is usually looking for something much narrower than a broad diecast vehicle category.

Trainz regularly buys and sells collections that may include First Gear diecast for sale in different conditions and packaging types. Some pieces arrive as clean boxed collector models, while others come from estate collections, display shelves, or older inventory where a hard-to-find First Gear model has been tucked away for years.

Trainz actively purchases collections that include First Gear trucks, construction equipment, fleet vehicles, promotional models, and other die-cast collectibles. Whether you're downsizing a display, handling an estate collection, or looking to sell a group of vintage First Gear models, our team can help evaluate collections of various sizes.

We regularly review collections containing First Gear Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Freightliner, Caterpillar, and other licensed releases, including discontinued models, limited-production collector editions, and hard-to-find promotional pieces. Even if you're unsure of the value of your First Gear collection, our buying team can help guide you through the process.

Learn how to sell your collection to Trainz and see how our appraisal and acquisition process works.

Is First Gear still producing diecast models?

Yes. As of 2026, First Gear remains active and continues offering diecast truck collectibles, toys, promotional models, and in-stock First Gear releases through its official site.

What is First Gear best known for?

First Gear is best known for detailed commercial vehicle replicas, including semi trucks, construction equipment, refuse trucks, service vehicles, fire apparatus, trailers, and custom promotional diecast models.

Are older First Gear models collectible?

Yes. Older First Gear trucks, vintage 1st Gear cars, discontinued construction releases, promotional fleet models, and boxed collector pieces can all attract interest, especially when the model represents a specific truck maker, company livery, or limited production run.

What First Gear scales should collectors look for?

First Gear has produced models in several scales, including 1:34, 1:50, 1:64, and 1:87. Scale varies by release, so collectors usually check the individual model listing when matching a display, fleet lineup, or existing collection.