Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe

Caterpillar® Front Loader & Back Hoe is Heavy Duty Fun!

Enjoy rugged construction fun at it's best! The impressive looking Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe ride-on has it all, from looks to super features. The neat design includes a 2-position adjustable seat, lifting front hood, and functional loader and back hoe. Kids can pedal forward and backwards, and even lock into place for fun on the Back Hoe. This is definitely one cool Cat! For younger children who enjoy all things construction, try our John Deere Mini Loader with Trailer (see Item #6605), sold separately.

Christmas Order Deadlines:
Standard Ground 12/10
2-Day Service 12/16
1-Day Service 12/17

Hanukkah Order Deadlines:
Standard Ground 12/01
2-Day Service 12/6
1-Day Service 12/8

Age 4-7

Features 2-position adjustable seat, lifting front hood, and functional front loader and back hoe.

Pedal forwards and backwards.

Can lock into place for fun on the Back Hoe.

Assembles in 30 minutes.

Maximum capacity: 150 lbs.

Distance from seat to pedal: 18-22".

Size: 65"l x 21"w x 30"h; Weight: 30 lbs.

Made in Germany.

Age 4-7

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe

4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Attractive design (4)
Hours of fun (4)
Durable (3)
Weather resistant (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Individual play (3)

Reviewed by 4 customers

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10/24/2009

4.0

Toy Backhoe

By The backhoe operator

from Norman OK

About Me Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent

Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Hours of Fun
Weather Resistant

Cons

Poor Instructions

Best Uses

Small Children

Comments about Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe:

My son loves it. He's 3 and has quickly learned to use the backhoe to move dirt and sand. The backhoe leg could be more sturdy. I wouldn't want to see a child much larger than my son (35 pounds) sit on it. The assembly instructions were pretty weak. Took about 3 hours to build just because the instructions weren't clear. I could build the whole thing now that I've gone through it once in 30 to 45 minutes.

1/8/2009

3.0

Great toy, but plastic doesn't hold up

By wifemomhomeschooler

from Christiansburg, VA

About Me Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Pros

Attractive Design
Hours of Fun
Weather Resistant

Cons

Difficult Assembly
Not durable for the price

Best Uses

Individual Play
Physical Activity

Comments about Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe:

This is a great toy and I hate to take anything away from it, but after 3 1/2 years (my son is now 7 and weighs 55lbs.) the back hoe is broken to the point that we just removed it from the toy. My son has the things that you move the front bucket with rigged with bungy cords because they broke, too. However, he still loves it and plays with it frequently. We like it so much that we are now ordering another for my youngest son, as well. I just thought for that price and with a name like caterpillar it would last at least until my son had outgrown it. I suppose some sturdier shifters or what ever you call those things would do the trick. My son is rough on toys and it is kept outside, but I would think the maker would know that would be the case.

11/9/2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Heavy Duty FUN

By PaPa

from Oklahoma

About Me Grandparent

Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Hours of Fun

Cons

Best Uses

Individual Play

Comments about Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe:

Great worksite fun for a grandson that ocassionally accompanies his dad to construction sites.

11/7/2008

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent Toy!

By Happy Toddler Mom

from Ellenville, NY

About Me Working Parent

Pros

Attractive Design
Durable
Easy Assembly
Hours of Fun
Sturdy
Weather Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Individual Play
Older Children
Physical Activity

Comments about Caterpillar Front Loader and Back Hoe:

I purchased this toy for my 4 year old son. He is very much into anything construction related. He is extremenly happy with this toy and plays with it for hours at a time. It is very well made. The quality is excellent. I highly recommend this toy for any child with a love for building things and digging in the dirt!