12V Kids Ride On Truck with 2.4G Parent Remote, 3 Speeds, Retractable Handle, Spring Suspension and USB, 66 lb, Black

A 48 lb truck is not a thing anyone wants to carry. It comes off the driveway at the end of every session, out of the garage at the start of the next one, and up a step in between, usually by one adult with a bad back.

A handle pulls out of the tail and the truck tips onto its rear wheels, so it rolls like a suitcase instead of being lifted. The handle pushes back flush when it is not needed, which is what stops it being snapped off inside a week.

Off road proportions

Squared shoulders, a roof bar with four lamps and wheels tall enough to sit the body well clear of the ground. The maker states a metal frame inside the PP shell, which is what keeps a truck this size from flexing.

Everything on the list

Speed adjustment, LED lights, music, two doors that open, a warning horn, the 2.4GHz remote and a one button start. It is a long list for a kids truck, and each item sits on the maker's own panel.

Moving it around

The truck weighs 48 lb, so the pull handle is not a gimmick. It slides out of the back, takes the weight on the rear wheels and folds away again once the truck is parked.

The console

A media centre with an AUX input, a USB port and a TF card slot, plus buttons for the lights, the horn and the volume. The maker also lists an education mode alongside the built in music.

Three adjustable speeds and full direction control for an adult.

Speed builds to a steady rate rather than arriving all at once.

Springs at the corners under wear resistant PP wheels.

A multi point safety belt across a spacious seat.

Three ways to bring your own audio, plus an education mode.

Both doors open and hold shut on a magnetic catch.

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 capacity and a stated 3 to 7 year band put this above the usual 55 lb cars, so it lasts further into primary school.

Spring suspension and tall treaded wheels are what make the difference on a cracked driveway or a gravel edged path.

48 lb is a lot to carry twice a day. The pull out handle and the 8 to 12 hour overnight charge both make the routine easier.

What we stand behind

• Speed, battery, charge time, weight capacity, age band and dimensions are the manufacturer's published figures.
• No safety certification is claimed on this record, so none is stated here.
• No run time per charge and no remote control range is published.
• The truck arrives in two boxes and needs assembly. Box count may vary by batch.
• 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 recommends it for ages 3 to 7.

How fast does it go?

3 to 6 km/h, which is roughly 1.9 to 3.7 mph. The 2.4G remote has three adjustable speeds.

How long does it take to charge?

8 to 12 hours from the 12V 7Ah battery, so it is an overnight job. Run time per charge is not published.

How do you move it when it is not in use?

A handle pulls out of the rear so the truck rolls on its back wheels. It weighs 48 lb.

Can a child play their own music?

Yes. There is an AUX input, a USB port and a TF card slot, alongside built in music and an education mode.