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fantastic non-chokable motorcycle toy! woowee!
Honestly, the truck that hauls the toys gets mostly ignored but the motorcycles OVERJOY my son. I bought them when he was a bit over 18 mos - he loves motorcycles and it's almost impossible to find a well designed motorcycle toy for the under 3 set, so this toy is definitely worth it.
No chokable parts, very durable and chunky enough that it probably won't get lost under the fridge, couch or low table (which as we all know can cause a mini-meltdown). It's great that you get two motorcycles, one for each grabby toddler hand, hahahahaha.

My 2 1/2 year old won't go anywhere without his motorcycles!
I didn't hide the Christmas present very well and he found it early. He absolutely LOVES the motorcycles - sleeps with them, bathes with them, takes them to the park, daycare, etc. The bigger kids all love to play with them too. They are very durable so I have no doubt he'll play with them for years to come. They're priced right too!

buy it
i bout it for my son he loves it so much a motorcycle goes with him all the time the are very sturdy his sat in the rain, sun, all night even a couple baths so much mud
on it and it cleans up so well i would recomend it for kid that are even one or two im sure your toddler friend will love it
mine did :) :)

chunky, sturdy, cute
One doesn't normally think of trucks being cute but I have to say this hauler is adorable. As soon as I saw it with the chunky motorcycles I HAD to buy it for my 4 year old. My son loves motorcycles and trucks, so this is the perfect blend. Having hunted many a time for cool toy motorcycles I feel qualified to say that these are the best I've seen. They are larger than any others we've had, far more sturdy, and since there are two of them more than one child can enjoy playing at a time. I would have bought this purely for the motorcycles, but then the truck part is great too. It's big, you can put things in the cab, and the trailer even detaches. So I give this a full thumbs up. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Perhaps the cutest construction vehicles to ever take to theroad, the tough oversize trucks from Little Tikes feature well-roundedseams and corners and a rugged plastic build, perfect for the smallhands and boisterous attention of enthusiastic young road workers. This12-inch-long, 9-inch-high, and 9-inch-wide dump truck, cast in brightyellow and black, gets around on fat plastic tires and has a bed thatreally lifts up to dump its load.The truck's simple design also makes a quick hose-off easy after a long day in the sandbox. --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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Hidden Dangers
My son loves his truck now that we have fixed the dump bed. The day it arrived he was pushing it around the house and the bed raised up and hit him in the mouth. Only a fat lip and a little bleeding, no major damage. I used a self tapping screw to attach the bed to the cab, and we haven't had any more problems with that part. Another problem we have had is with the tires. They don't stay on the hubs. It still works fine, but has to be fixed when he plays with the truck. He doesn't seem to care that it doesn't dump anymore, and he enjoys working on the tires.

Not sturdy and well-designed like other Little Tikes toys
This truck is not at all like the Little Tikes Car Carrier truck that we have. Children can sit on it and ride it with no problem (the 2 sports cars are equally as sturdy). You have to watch the back of this truck because it is constantly tipping back, causing the child to fall down. It's not designed to be played with the way children of this age like to play.

A friend of mine had to call Little Tikes for a replacement for her truck because the rear wheel kept falling off. Then the whole metal axle would slide out - not a very safe thing with little ones around.

It seems that the newer Little Tikes stuff that is being outsourced to Chinese manufacturers is really junky compared to the stuff that was produced in US factories. Guess they're trying to reduce costs, but the product is suffering.

I would not recommend this product at all.

Well-made w/ smooth edges, unintended ride-on toy holds up
My 2.5 yo DS's played w/ this truck for the last year and a half. I agree w/ the other parents' comments about the back of the truck flipping up easily. But I've gotta' laugh a little: my son always turned around and sat down in it, then pushed himself along with his feet. As he got older and heavier, the truck dumped him out as soon as he started to push. That big-time frustration and his growing caboose led to a new way to ride it: he'd lift the back and sit down on the chassis beneath and with his feet out to either side, he'd push himself along. So more than anything, this truck has been a ride-on toy.

He's probably too big to use it that way now, though I'm sure he'll try. But this summer, it'll be a beach toy. Already have it in the back of the car. Oh, survives melted crayons, too. (Didn't discolor.)

Be careful with the back!
Like all Little Tikes trucks this is well-made--but we have had the same problem as other parents with the dumping end flipping up and hitting our child in the face (and then the truck slipping out from under him) whenever he put weight on it! He received it for his first birthday and after a few injuries we put it away for over a year...we keep bringing it back out to try again, but at 2 1/2, this still happens occasionally. You can't go wrong with most Little Tikes trucks--but watch this one, especially with younger toddlers!

Durable and fun
I'm getting so that the only kind of toys I want to buy for my son are Little Tykes because they are the only ones that last. He has enjoyed this dump truck (along with other Little Tykes trucks) for years. They take such a beating and yet they never break or crack. This dump truck is fun because the bed can hold a lot of dirt, rocks, or toys. In fact my son even likes to sit in it and get pushed. He also runs along as fast as he can with it on the sidewalk. This truck has been played with very hard and is none the worse for wear. Little Tykes is the best at durability. ... Read more

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Great truck
My son got this for his second birthday. He has great fun putting things in the truck bed and dumping them out. The orange is a great color and the truck seems pretty sturdy. He sits on it and pushes it around and it hasn't shown any signs of breaking yet. The wheels are supposed to be non-marking and we haven't seen any marks from them on our floors. I'm not sure of it's educational value as it's just a truck but I guess he learns how to dump things and load things and push it around, which I think is pretty important to a two year old! All the edges are smooth and the thing seems pretty safe for just about any age. If your child likes trucks like mine you can't go wrong with this toy.

Great Tough Toy
My son plays with this and another at the doctor's office when we go. The office goes through a lot of kids and it still looks brand new. My son is 3 1/2 and wants this one and the other one (regular blue truck) for Christmas. It has a big holding area and the back flap opens to "dump" whatever is in there. It's very sturdy and fun. The only draw back I see is there is nowhere to put a driver in the seat. It's not been an issue for my son, yet, but think it might one day. ... Read more

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the truck we have been looking for
WOW! I knew that Little Tikes was good- but not this good. This truck is it for two year olds. It is very durable, moves well, and it does something- while being the right size for little hands. We have A LOT of other trucks- either too much detail or not well made- this on the other hand is going the distance. The only problem so far is that the back two doors can come off if enough pressure is applied. However, the snap right back into place. The right truck for a truck oriented two year old and no worries about duribility and parts for the parents. ... Read more

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Holds up to 4 boys
I have 4 tractor/truck loving boys ages 2,4,5 and 6 and this truck is still going strong (outside even) after 6 months of abuse, I mean use. We bought several expensive Bruder trucks a couple years ago and they were all in pieces quickly. As far as my boys are concerned trucks are for working in the dirt not inside play. My now 6 yo tried to mix real cement in the now 5 yo's Bruder cement truck which of course did it in. When I saw this Little Tykes truck on the shelf at Walmart last December I knew it was the replacement I'd been searching for at a GREAT price. He loves it and while it is much dirtier now it is all in one piece still. The METAL Tonka's and the Rugged Riggz are the only trucks I allow anymore after all the tears over other trucks.

Little Tikes makes the best trucks...
I can't recommend this truck enough. My son is almost 3 and adores it - his very own working cement mixer! He plays with it every single day. He also loves the 4x4 hauler in the Rugged Rigz. Actually, he loves every toy he owns from Little Tikes. They have great big parts, they come apart but go back together easily for a 3 year old, they have no sharp edges, they have easy working moving parts, and they are lots of fun. As the mother of an active almost-3-year old who ADORES trucks and trains and fire engines, I can tell you that these trucks are big, the wheels are soft (not loud on my hardwood floors!), there are no sharp edges to scrape or scratch my baby, they clean very easily, they are DURABLE (!!!!) and your child will not be able to destroy or mutilate them no matter what torture they put them through! They can go outside or inside. I love Little Tikes toys - they are a Mom's - and a little boys - dream come true. ... Read more

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Great first truck
My son has this and one other handle hauler. He loves them both! He carries one in each hand and then gets down on his knees and pushes them side by side. As most Little Tikes toys, this truck is inexpesive, durable and very much age appropriate. Great gift for a first birthday! ... Read more

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Waste of money....
It does not have anything interesting in it for kids. Just a silly "Honk". I dont know how it could be educational, fun and
so much more. My 2.5 year old son never wants to play with it..
he says "no fun...no lights, nothing, silly truck".. Its just waste of money.

the best kind of truck
Little Tikes Rugged Riggz Tow Truck- awsome as are all of the rugged riggz trucks. Our two and a half year old little boy cannot get enough of them. Sophisticated enough to peak his interest and durable enough to survive the rough and tumble- an all around great truck. The front of this truck and the other trucks that separate are interchangable. However, we are having problems finding the little cars that Little Tikes sells that fit exactly with the towing mechanism. Overall we will be buying more of Rugged Riggz. ... Read more

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Fun for Parents and Daughter!!
Love this toy!! I don't know who has more fun with it, my daughter or my husband and I. Our six month old had just started crawling and sitting up by herself when we bought it, which was mostly because of the name. When we use the remote, she will race after it through the house. She also loves crawling after it when the remote is on the toy. We have gotten many giggles from this product!!

BEWARE OF GETTING CAUGHT IN HAIR
MY 5 MONTH OLD LOVES THIS TOY IT DIFFENTLY ENCOURAGED HIM TO CRAWL! HE LOVED HOW IT GIGGLED AND WE ENJOYED WATCHING HIM CHASE IT. HOWEVER MY 6 YEAR OLD WAS USING IT ONE DAY AND IT RAN OVER MY HAIR AS I WAS LYING ON THE FLOOR AND GOT TERRIBLY TANGLED I HAD TO CUT A HUGE CHUNK OF MY HAIR OUT AND EVEN THEN I COULD NOT GET THE HAIR OUT OF THE TOY I HAD TO THROW IT OUT.

A fantastic first remote-control toy
I bought this for my son's first birthday, and he absolutely loved it!
The toy has two remote-control stages. In the first, the remote control sits on the toy. Your child can make the goofy giggles move around and giggle by pushing any of the three buttons. My son was able to figure this out very quickly and was so proud of himself for making the toy move. At this stage it moves in a random pattern and my little boy thought it was hysterical if the vehicle seemed to be coming toward him (or even better, the cat!).
My son is now almost two and he uses the remote control separate from the car. He has had no problems using the buttons to control the vehicle.
We also have several different flooring types in our home (carpeting, tile, and hardwood) and the toy moves from one to the other with ease.

TERRIFYING TOY
Let me tell you the story when I purchased a new toy for my 17 month old son, (who has outgrown most of his infant toys). I was shopping for age-appropriate toys for him in the little Tykes Section and was intrigued by this cute little alien-like face. I thought he was too young and started to walk away when I realized it had a remote control. I thought it would be ideal to teach electronic awareness and motor development, and fun for him chasing the giggle-head.

My son smiled every time I showed it to him. He loved it and wanted to play with it while I was taking it out of the case and put the batteries in. With his disappointment of having to wait for Mommy to use the toy, he thought he was going to have a good time. To his shock the giggle car started to walk towards him. He was terrified! I tried to make the face turn around and roll away, but it was too late. He had developed a permanent fear of the toy. Putting it away for the night and giving it back to him the next day did not work.

The toy is so cute looking, and parents can have so much fun with it, but if a too young child plays with it during remote control, she/he may become very afraid. The toy deserves three stars for its appearance, but enjoyment can only come to those careful when they use the remote-control.

Better than I thought it would be....
My son was 7 months old when he received this as a gift and I thought it might be too much for him and annoying for me. But as it turns out it really is great. The movement of it keeps his attention and he tries to grab for it as it comes by him, encouraging him to crawl, even though it seems he only wants to try and walk. When it giggles it makes us all laugh and puts a big smile on my lil man's face. Precious. We use it a lot especially on the carpet in his room and it does great and doesn't ruin my carpeting. The wheels under it are like ones you would find on a vaccum. So big surprise for me, we all enjoy it, have a great time and it encourages him. He loves the easy to use remote, easy for me too. ... Read more

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A+
My son at 9 months old recieved this toy for Christmas. He loves this toy. He carries and pushes it by the handle, places his farm animal toys inside, makes vroom sounds when playing with it. He places it on couch and pushes it down to watch it tumble down. Let me just say it is durable because it has been put to the test by him. My daughter who is 4 years old also loves to play with it. She pretends she is a firefighter. ... Read more

Editorial Review

It's big. It's fast. And yes, with a few well-placed pieces of plywood and a little imagination, the Monster Truck could probably do some of those cool jumps you see at the truck shows. (You'll have to give it a hefty push and provide the sound effects, of course.) Made of heavy-duty plastic, it's safe for little ones but durable enough to handle the rough play older kids will dish out. The sleek design and bright colors (neon-green and purple) give it a sporty look that even older kids will find appealing. The Monster Truck is 9 inches tall (with its oversized wheels accounting for 4 of those inches) and 13 inches long. --Elisabeth Fredrickson ... Read more

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Son's favorite toy
My son got this one last Christmas and slept with it the first week. This truck has managed to stay one my son's most favorite toys even with his ever-changing taste in toys and fascination of the newest things. This thing has stood up to rain, snow, sun, and three boys ages 3-7, getting played with on a daily basis and still looks like new -except for the poor little guy that came with it which my dog chewed up :'( - one of the few trucks we have for them that doesn't have it's wheels missing or an axel broken off. Highly recommend this one.

Great Truck - over 1 Million miles!
Great truck! We purchased this truck for our son for his first christmas (he was 10 months). He began pushing this truck everywhere. Helped sturdy his balence for running. This truck can take the abuse - running into walls, chasing the dog, launching off the deck, even goes into the lake. Our son has pushed this truck over a million scale miles. 1-1/2 years later we are looking at purchasing a second one. We have lost our stickers, the color is dulled from being outside (plastic had not cracked) and we have had some wheeles fall off. It goes into the mechanic shop to get fixed and it runs off again. (To fix a wheel take a piece of a plastic shopping bag and wrap around the axle. Push the wheel back on the axle end. This has held on the wheels for 9 months.) There are many other trucks in our house, large and small, but this one gets played with the most.

Sturdy, solid, made to last!! Huge thumbs up!
We purchased this truck when my son was one year old and have had it for nearly a year. We have the entire Rugged Riggz line, and yet this green monster truck is his favorite of all! My little toy wrecker pushes his green machine all around the house, sits on it, tries to stand on it, jumps on it, crashes it into other objects, throws it, and every other imaginable toy abuse possible. This thing takes a beating and then asks for more :-) He can throw other toys inside of the bed, shove legos through the windows, chase the dog with it .... you get the picture. This thing is large enough and sturdy enough to support his weight while he push-walks it around our house. My only complaint is that it doesn't come in any other colors, I would like a few more of these (maybe one in purple for my daugher!). We have tried other brands of trucks and inevitably the wheels fall apart, the plastic cracks, or the thing is just not sturdy or FUN enough for my kids. This truck rocks!!! Yet another outstanding Little Tikes toy!!

Indestructible Truck!
Oh my goodness! This truck has saved my life. My son pushes this turck EVERYWHERE! He runs it off the steps from our deck and crashes it into the cement...he goes everywhere with it. This is the one toy that he leaves and plays with something for awhile, but always comes back to this truck.

tough and fun
I'm a big fan of Little Tykes because their stuff never cracks or breaks, even with hard playing. This monster truck is a fun toy because it's big enough that my son can put his hands on either side and run with it. The bed in the back is big enough to hold some rocks or other toys, and because it's large we never lose it. It also has a hitch on the back that he uses to pull other toys. It gets played with both inside and out-of-doors. My son has had more expensive trucks that broke quickly, but all his Little Tykes stuff has lasted and lasted and gets played with every day. Thumbs up. ... Read more

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Age Recommendation is 18 months - great for little ones!
I'm not sure why Amazon has their age recommendation set at age 4, but I bought this for my son at age 2 and he just LOVES it! He carries this thing around the house all the time, puts all his cars, stuffed animals, etc. in the trailer and pushes them for a "ractor ride." It's a bunch of fun to run this tractor over a large 8 cu. yard pile of dirt, load up the trailer, and off you go. It washes so easily and is just a bunch of fun for my little guy. You just can't go wrong with the durability and the fun factor on this one.

My 18 mth old son likes tractors
My 18th mth son loves tractors but he gets frustrated when the trailer comes loose from the tractor so easily (it does). I wish the trailer snapped into place behind the tractor. My son still carries the tractor around but hardly plays with the trailer.....

Let harvest our crop together, friends
There is no better time of year to come together other than the first harvest, a time of jubilation and elation. Let our children join in on the good times; they have earned it! Red Tractor is convenient and easy to install. Less than the price of a thirteen-word coffee order, and your kids will love you for it. Sturdy, reliable, and from a great company. If you want to start your children on the path to agriculture and government buyouts which can be very lucrative, or if you are just a city slicker who admires the grit of those country folk and yearns for the chance to genetically perfect corn, only to be shot down in the name of nature, then this product is for you! My son Thomas, aged of eight years of age, loves it. Rides it every day in our front yard. Very durable. ... Read more

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Cute child's truck
My son got this truck for his first birthday and loves it. It is a great first truck for young children. The handle is a little big, but he doesn't seem to have much trouble picking up the truck. Also it is light enough that the few times he has dropped the truck it has not hurt him (despite being dropped, the truck has held up very well).
It is so popular we are seriously considering getting a few more of the trucks in this line. In all a great toy!!

Sonny Semi by Little Tikes (Handle Haulers)
My son received this truck for his first birthday. He loves it, and enjoys filling it and then emptying it. It is also easy for him to roll it to dad. I would highly recommend this handle hauler!

My 18 mth old son LOVES it!
My son carries this truck around by the handle all the time. He loves to put smaller objects inside the truck - he laughs and laughs! Very sturdy!

A fat lip and bloody nose from a seemingly cute &simple toy.
My son recieved this handle hauler for his 1st birthday. I think it's adorable. However, that evening he reached for it and grabbed the back end. It flipped up and gave him a fat lip. He has barely payed attention to it since until this evening when he reached for it and it flipped up to give him a bloody nose! Like I said, seems like a simple toy but the design has a flaw. Maybe it is just better for older children.

A WINNER!!!
This is a great "first truck" for any little boy or girl! It is solid as a rock, easy to push, and really cute! Little Tikes lives up to its excellent reputation with this toy! ... Read more

Editorial Review

Carrying a flashy red sports car on top and a yellow jeep on thebottom rack, this 17-inch-long, 7-inch-wide heavy-duty hauler is sturdyenough to withstand the rough and creative play of toddlers. The sportscar and the jeep are also well made, and all the cars roll along easily.A small figure with a moveable head, arms, and legs fits in eachdriver's seat. These colorful vehicles are perfect for indoor or outdoorplay. --Lee Strucker ... Read more

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Great toy for our little boy!
My son loves trucks and we purchased this one for Christmas so he could have his very own big truck. He plays with it almost daily and loves to have the man that comes with it drive all 3 vehicles. The only downside to this is that our son has a difficult time putting the guy into the track cab. There are no doors to open which I think make this a plus on the durability side but make it harder for little hands to manuever him through a window. A great bargain for the price and you get 3 working vehicles.

great
we bought this very durable toy for our active 18 mo old about three years ago since then we have added a beautiful girl who is nearly three and they both love it.Little tikes has never disappointed and this item is no different it is even strong enough for them to ride on and they do all over the house

Parents of a truck lover
We bought this for our 2 yr old son because a friend had an older version of this toy that he loved. The older version was larger and the semi truck could disconnect from the trailer. My son didn't like this toy as well since it was connected and a smaller version. He played with it until we were given the older version. He still plays with the cars that came with it. We sent the truck to his grandparents house were it hopefully gets more play time when he visits.

Great Toy / Great Fun!
My two year old son received this toy for his birthday. He has loved it since the moment he opened it. It is so durable, he is able to ride on it himself. It comes with two very cool vehicles to transport and a figurine to drive the hauler. It is great fun and well worth the money!

Lots of fun... 3 Vehicles and a Man too!
My 4 grandchildren, (Boy and Girls, all 3 years old, and a 2 year old Girl) all have fun driving in the sand or dirt with these little Vehicles. I own almost all of Little Tikes Cars, Trucks, and "Diggers" and they provide hours of fun inside or out. They are safe, last forever, and clean-up like new. I have found that both boys and girls love digging and driving. It has given me much pleasure to watch them play. ... Read more

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Not Bad...
We received this dumptruck as a gift. My son is 11 months and seems to enjoy playing with this truck. Had I read some of these reviews before giving him the truck, I probably would have returned it to the store for something else. However, I must say that we have not had any incidents of "malfunction" when he has been playing with it. He seems to enjoy putting things in the back of the dumptruck more than pushing it around. We also have the FisherPrice "Rollin' Rumblin' Dump Truck" which I would HIGHLY recommend over this dumptruck.

It looks cute, but it's DANGEROUS!!
In the first 5 minutes that he played with it, our 14 month old was pushing the truck (using the provided handle), and the truck flipped up backwards right into his face and smashed into the bridge of his nose...a very painful booboo, and now he's black-n-blue. He doesn't want anything to do with it anymore.
I tried it myself, and if you don't push down directly in the middle of the handle, it flips up at you every time!!!!

Save Your Money
This is my second review, I wrote a review a few months back and it was never posted. I had hoped to keep another little one from going through what my son went though. I purchased this for my son's 1st birthday. My son pressed down on the back of the handle sending the front of the truck staight up in the air hitting him in the face, sending his teeth completely through his lower lip. Talk about ruining a birthday!! This is a cute truck with a HUGE design flaw, I can't belive that it hasn't been recalled. Please find another truck for your little angel.

Tricky for little ones
This truck is darling, but it is tricky for little ones to "dump." Kids over 2 could probably do it without getting hit in the face. I bought it for my 1 year old son, but his siters (2.5 and 4) seem to enjoy it more than he does. He likes the Semi better.

Buyer Beware
My son received this toy for his first birthday and he loved it. However, when my son was pushing it on the floor, using the handle, he leaned too far to the back of the handle which sent the front of the truck upward, smashing into my son's face and chipping his front tooth. In my opinion the back wheels should be further to the back of the truck or there should be something to keep it from tipping backward. He still loves the truck but I've put it away until he's older. I hope this helps... ... Read more