The HipKids Kids Steel Toy Ride-On Excavator is a steel-frame ride-on digger for children roughly 3 to 6. Kids sit on the 30 cm seat, grip two rubber-handled levers and swing the digging arm through a full 360 degrees, scooping sand, leaves or toys. The powder-coated steel frame and hard plastic wheels make it sturdier than the all-plastic ride-on diggers it competes with, though it is still light enough to carry to the beach. Owners rate it highly for build quality and open-ended play; the main trade-offs are the need to store it dry and adult supervision.
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Owners rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 18 ratings, praising the solid steel build and the amount of play it gets in sandpits and backyards. Few complaints appear; the recurring note is that it needs dry indoor storage.
This is a steel-frame ride-on excavator for children aged 3 to 6. Kids sit on it and use the digging arm to scoop, steer and spin. The seat and arm rotate up to 360 degrees, so a child can dig in any direction without moving the toy.
The frame has a powder-coated, non-toxic, lead-free finish. Two handles with rubber grips give a secure hold, and hard-grade plastic wheels roll smoothly over different surfaces. It is lightweight and easy to carry.
It can be used indoors or outdoors. Indoors, kids can scoop up building blocks and small toys. Outside, it works on sand, dirt, grass, leaves and tan bark, and it is light enough to take to the beach or park. Adult supervision is recommended during play.
