- What age is this excavator set for?
- Melissa & Doug lists it for ages 3 and up. The small moving parts make it unsuitable for kids under 3.
- Does it need batteries?
- No. The excavator is fully manual, with no motor, sound or lights, so there is nothing to charge or replace.
- Can the trailer attach to the excavator?
- Yes. The trailer hitches to the excavator so kids can pull it along as they dig and haul.
- What is it made of?
- The body is wood with plastic moving parts, including the arm, bucket and hitch.
- How does it compare with a remote-control excavator?
- It is simpler and more durable, but it has no motorized movement. Choose it for open-ended pretend play rather than powered action.
- Where is the Melissa & Doug Classic Toy Trailer & Excavator cheapest?
- At Target, for $19.99, 29% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Melissa & Doug Classic Toy Trailer & Excavator?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Target, Melissa & Doug, Kohl's, JCPenney.