12V Kids Ride On Truck with Parent Remote, 3 Speeds, Slow Start, Spring Suspension, USB and AUX, 66 lb, Black

Most 12V cars stop at a 55 lb limit, which a tall five year old reaches long before they lose interest in driving. The car then sits unused, or gets ridden over its rating.

This one is rated to 66 lb by the manufacturer, across a stated 3 to 7 year band. That is the difference between a toy that lasts one summer and one that is still within its limit when a younger sibling takes it over.

Truck details

A mesh panel across the bonnet, twin lamps on the roll bar and a front bar under the lights. The mirrors rotate through 180 degrees and the windshield frame gives the cabin its shape.

The numbers

Ages 3 to 7, a 66 lb weight capacity, a 12V 4.5Ah battery, a 12V 500mA charger, 8 to 12 hours to charge and 1.5 to 2.8 mph. The truck is 39 in long, 26 in wide and 26 in tall.

Everything on the console

Horn, music, start, a forward and stop and backward switch, speed control, light control and an MP3 player, all labelled on the maker's own diagram. The AUX cord is included and there is a USB port on the panel.

Springs and surfaces

Four shock absorbing springs sit above anti slip wheels, and the maker names wood floor, brick road and cement road as the surfaces. Wood floor is the one worth noting, since it means this truck is usable indoors in a Canadian February.

Included, with brake, speed and direction. Two 1.5V AAA cells, not included.

A gradual pull away and a smooth stop rather than an abrupt one.

A seat belt across the seat and locks on the doors.

One per wheel, under 10.5 in anti slip treaded tyres.

An AUX cord is included, and a preset story sits beside the music.

Bright headlights, roof lamps and mirrors that rotate 180 degrees.

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 66 lb rating across a stated 3 to 7 year band keeps a bigger five or six year old inside the manufacturer's figure rather than over it.

Wood floor sits beside brick and cement on the maker's surface list, so a basement can take over when the driveway is under snow.

The included remote holds three speeds and takes over direction, and the slow start means no lurch when a child first finds the pedal.

What we stand behind

• Age band, weight capacity, speed, battery, charge time and dimensions are the manufacturer's published figures.
• The manufacturer states ASTM and CPSIA certification. No certificate number is published, and we do not assert the certification ourselves.
• No run time per charge and no remote control range is published for this colour.
• The maker lists over-load protection on its badge panel. No detail of how it behaves is published.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

How much weight does it take?

The manufacturer states a 66 lb weight capacity and a suitable age of 3 to 7 years.

How fast does it go?

1.5 to 2.8 mph. The included remote has three speeds, so the top one can be held back.

How long does it charge for?

8 to 12 hours from the 12V 4.5Ah battery, using the 12V 500mA charger. Run time per charge is not published.

Can it be used indoors?

The maker lists wood floor alongside brick and cement road, and the wheels are described as anti slip and wear resistant.

Can a child play their own music?

Yes. There is a USB port and an AUX jack with the cord included, plus an MP3 player, built in music and a preset story.