12V 3 in 1 Kids Ride On Excavator with Shovel Bucket, Digging Bucket and Trailer, Parental Remote, 66 lb Limit, Green

A child who likes diggers wants a loader, an excavator and a tractor with a trailer. That is three boxes, three chargers and three things to store over the winter.

The shovel bucket, the digging bucket and the trailer all fit the same tractor and all three come in the box. Take the arm off and it is a loader. Hook the trailer on and it is a farm tractor.

The three tools

A shovel bucket that scoops at the front, a digging bucket on an arm at the back, and a trailer for hauling. The maker shows each one fitted. Nothing extra has to be bought to get all three jobs out of it.

How it rearranges

Parents choose which parts go on. Front bucket alone, rear arm alone, trailer alone, or all of them together. That last combination is the 96.5 in machine the dimension panel measures.

The published numbers

12 V 10 Ah, 1.9 to 3.1 mph, an 8 to 12 hour charge, ages 37 to 95 months and a 66 lb weight limit. The same panel notes that the machine arrives in two boxes which may not come on the same day.

How it pulls away

Two charts side by side: a sharp line for a normal start and a gentle one for this. Soft start matters more on a machine this long, because a jerk at the front end swings whatever is hitched at the back.

A front loader bucket for scooping and carrying, fitted by hand at the front of the tractor.

An arm and bucket for the back, turning the same base into an excavator.

A hauling trailer for the hitch, which is what makes the third of the three machines.

The child steers and pedals, or an adult drives with the 2.4G remote. The remote needs two AAA cells, not supplied.

PP and EVA wheels, non-slip and shock absorbing, for flat asphalt, brick and boardwalk.

A gentle pull away and a smooth brake, both charted on the manufacturer's own panel.

A belt on the seat. Supervision is still the rule with a machine this size.

USB port, MP3 socket, story and music with pause, volume, mode and a remaining power display.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse in two cartons that may not arrive on the same day. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or cost extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

A child who can tell a loader from an excavator will use all three settings rather than leaving it in one.

Buckets need something to lift. Sand, bark mulch or light snow give both of them work.

At 96.5 in fully assembled this is a big machine. A driveway or a paved yard suits it far better than a patio.

What we stand behind

• The battery, speed, charge time, weight limit, age range and dimensions are all the manufacturer's published figures.
• The 96.5 in length is the fully assembled machine with the trailer on, not the tractor alone.
• No run time per charge is published, so none is quoted.
• No certification is claimed on this record, so we do not repeat one.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

Do all three attachments come with it?

Yes. The shovel bucket, the digging bucket and the trailer are all in the box. An adult fits whichever parts are wanted, which is how the maker gets a loader, an excavator and a tractor out of one base.

How long is it, really?

96.5 in with everything fitted, 25 in wide and 33.5 in tall. That is over eight feet. Without the trailer it is a great deal shorter, but it still wants a garage bay rather than a shed corner.

What age is it for?

37 to 95 months, which is roughly three to eight years, with a 66 lb weight limit. Use whichever of those two a child reaches first.

How long does it charge?

8 to 12 hours on the supplied charger, which is standard for a sealed battery this size. The 10 Ah battery is larger than the 7 Ah packs used on most 12 V toys.

Can a parent drive it?

Yes, with the 2.4G remote. It needs two 1.5 V AAA batteries and the manufacturer notes they are not included. Both modes use the same soft start.

Will it arrive in one box?

No. The maker states two cartons which may not arrive on the same day. If only one appears, wait for the second before getting in touch.