12V Kids Ride On UTV Truck with Under Seat Charging, 2 Motors, Adjustable Harness and Parent Remote, 40 Inch, Blue

Most ride-ons charge through a port on the outside of the body, at exactly toddler height, and the toy sits plugged in overnight in the hallway with the lead across the floor.

This one charges from under the seat, and the maker lists overcharge and overload protection on that circuit. Out of sight, out of reach, and protected if it is left connected longer than it should be.

The shape of it

Open sided with a roll bar above and a cargo bed behind. The wheels sit outside the body on deep tread, which gives the buggy a wide, planted stance for its 40 in length.

Battery and charging

Two motors on a 12 V rechargeable battery, with the charging point under the seat. The maker calls out overcharge protection and overload protection by name, which is more than most listings at this price bother to mention.

The harness up close

The belt runs over the shoulders and clips at the front, and the webbing adjusts. That matters over a couple of seasons: the same buggy fits a three year old and a six year old without the belt going slack.

What it runs on

Puncture-proof plastic wheels with a deep block tread. Nothing to inflate and nothing to go flat over a winter in the shed, though loose gravel will still scrabble under a hard wheel.

The charge point sits under the seat rather than on the outside of the body.

Both are listed by the manufacturer on the charging circuit.

Driving a 12 V rechargeable battery, with a published 15 degree climbing capability.

The webbing adjusts, so the fit keeps up with the child.

Doors that latch shut, and an open bed at the back for toys and snacks.

ABC teaching, storytelling and music with USB and MP3 ports and LED lights.

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 charge point under the seat keeps the lead and the socket away from smaller hands in a busy hallway.

An adjustable harness and a stated age of 3 and up means it fits at the start and still fits later.

Two motors and a 15 degree rating cover a driveway rise. Hard plastic wheels still prefer firm ground to loose gravel.

What we stand behind

• The climbing figure, the dimensions, the motor count, the charging protection and the age guidance are all the manufacturer's own.
• No weight limit is published for this model, so none is stated.
• No top speed, run time or charge time is published.
• No certification appears on this colour's record, so none is repeated.
• A toy for supervised play on private property. Never on a road, a sidewalk or a bike path.

How long should it be left charging?

No charge time is published for this model. Canadian retailers put a 12 V toy battery at eight to twelve hours and advise unplugging once it is full. The maker lists overcharge protection on this circuit, but the habit is still worth keeping.

Is the harness adjustable for a bigger child?

Yes, the manufacturer describes it as an adjustable safety harness. That is what makes the buggy last past the first season.

What is the weight limit?

It is not published on this record, so we do not state one. The age guidance is 3 years and up.

Does it climb a slope?

The manufacturer publishes a 15 degree climbing capability with two motors behind it. That covers a typical sloped driveway, not a bank or steps.

Can it be left outside?

Better not. Cold storage is hard on a sealed battery. Canadian retailers advise bringing the battery indoors for the winter and topping it up about once a month.