12V Licensed Toyota Kids Ride On Truck, Pink, with Soft Start, 3 Remote Speeds, Dump Bed and 66 lb Seat Capacity

Plenty of ride-ons top out around 2.5 mph, so an adult can keep up at a stroll. This truck's published top figure is 3.7 mph, which means a jog rather than a walk if the child is away from you.

The soft start means it never leaves the line at full pace, and the remote has three speed levels against the two the pedal offers. Keep the handset in hand and pick the setting yourself for the first few weeks.

The performance panel

Two 25 W motors, a 12 V 4.5 Ah battery and a published 1.9 to 3.7 mph, with the soft start curve set against a normal one. The gap between those two lines is the first second of every drive.

Three levels against two

The remote offers three speed settings and an emergency brake, while the child's own controls give two. That difference is deliberate: it lets an adult run the truck slower than the pedal will.

Size and capacities

44 in long, 25 in wide, 22 in tall. 3 to 8 years, 66 lb for the seat and 22 lb for the dump bed. Both capacities are printed, which is rare enough to be worth pointing out.

What it does in a yard

The bed tips on a button and the tailgate drops. Leaves, bark chips and sand all work. The truck is 44 in long, so it needs a path or a driveway rather than a small patio.

Speed builds gradually, which matters more on a truck that can reach 3.7 mph.

Against two at the pedal, plus forward, reverse and an emergency brake.

One button tilts it, the tailgate opens, and the bed is rated to 22 lb.

Published alongside an age range of 3 to 8 years.

On a 12 V 4.5 Ah rechargeable battery.

An early education mode, stories, music, a horn, USB and MP3 input and a wireless connection.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. 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 already drives a slower ride-on will notice the difference at the top setting.

At 44 in and 3.7 mph this wants a run rather than a patio. Keep it on private ground.

Three levels and an emergency brake in your hand, against two speeds at the pedal.

What we stand behind

• The speed range, both capacities, the motors, the battery, the age and the dimensions are all the manufacturer's published figures.
• 3.7 mph at the top of the range is faster than an adult walks. That is the single most important thing to know about this model.
• The Toyota body is described by the manufacturer as licensed. We claim nothing beyond that.
• CPSC, CPSIA and ASTM badges appear on the maker's own panel. No certificate number is published.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

Is 3.7 mph too fast for a three year old?

It is the top of the published range and it is quicker than walking pace. Use the remote's lowest setting or the pedal's low speed to begin with, and keep the emergency brake in hand until the steering is confident.

What is the difference between the driving modes?

The child has two speeds at the wheel and pedal. The adult has three on the remote, plus forward, reverse and an emergency brake. Both modes use the soft start.

How much can the bed hold?

22 lb, published separately from the 66 lb seat capacity on the manufacturer's own panel.

What age is it for?

3 to 8 years, with a 66 lb seat capacity. Most children reach that weight before the top of the age band.

Does the remote need batteries?

Yes, two AAA cells, and the maker states they are not included. The truck's own battery and charger are supplied.