Ertl was established in 1945, by Fred Ertl, intially as a small home based business where Fred Ertl cast tractors in sand moulds, melting defective cast pistons for raw material. Ertl became a leading name in agricultural and other models, and is still producing today, although has been subject to various takeovers and mergers over time.
Ertl Allis-Chalmers 200 Series Tractor, 1/16 scale |
Ertl Allis-Chalmers WD45 Tractor, 1/16 scale |
Ertl McCormick-Deering Farmall Tractor, 1/64 scale |
Ertl International TranStar Semi Flatbed Truck, 1/64 scale |

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