- Stylish, nostalgic fire truck pedal car for children ages 3 and up
- Solid steel frame with authentic detailing brings back old memories
- Adjustable pedal drive fits a wide range of children; lead-free paint
- Rubber tires and chrome hub caps feel smooth and look great
- Easy-to-control steering wheel; 70-pound weight limit; some assembly required
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Combining a delightfully retro design that will please parents with easy-to-operate pedal action, this InStep Fire Truck pedal car will bring a smile to your child as he or she rambles through the neighborhood. Based on the design of the best-selling "Dip Side" pedal car from the 1950s, this InStep pedal car features solid steel construction for outstanding durability for years to come, and it's decorated with bright fire engine red lead-free paint. It's further complemented by shiny chrome steering wheel and ladder holders (with removable wooden ladders) and a bell attached to the hood with a fire helmet accent on top and string that attaches to the steering wheel. Other features include a small storage area behind the seat, rubber tires with chrome hub caps, and an adjustable pedal drive that fits a wide range of kids' sizes. Some assembly required. Appropriate for children ages 3 and up.
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Specifications and Features:
- For ages 3 and older
- Maximum weight limit: 70 pounds
- Assembled dimensions: 37 x 12 x 17 inches
- Weight: 40 pounds
- Solid steel construction
- Authentic detailing
- Adjustable pedal drive
- Lead-free paint
- Functional steering
- Rubber tires and chrome hub caps
Product Description
For kids of all ages from toy collectors to boys and girls who want to drive like mom and dad. Great nostalgic pedal cars to stimulate their wild imaginations and provide hours of fun!
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
My 2 1/2 year old nephew received this for Christmas and was very excited. However, two hours later when his dad, grandpa, and uncle (all highly skilled engineer-types) were still working on sorting out the nuts, bolts, and how to fix the bent axle so that the pedals would actually turn, he was sitting staring sadly with his head on the steering wheel saying, "But it's my truck . . ."
Grandpa commented that they sure hadn't changed how they make pedal trucks from the 1940s when his best friend got one. This is a good thing (durable construction) and a bad thing (lots of pieces and parts, heavy, hard to steer and pedal if you're small enough to fit in the thing.) Once it was put together and my nephew crawled in, it was apparent he was not going to be able to make it move by himself, at least on the short carpet in the basement. And he is a tall, strong, coordinated 2 1/2 year old. His four year old sister started pushing him, which simply led to crashing into walls and cabinets--their dad started scheming how to use pipe insulation to fashion bumpers and save the finish of his recent remodel until the snow melted in the spring and it could move outside.
All in all, my feeling is that if you want a sturdy, old-school, good-looking gift for a strong kid who loves trucks, this is for him or her. If you want something easier to put together that is light and easy enough to pedal/steer for most little ones, you might want to consider something cheap and plastic that will fall apart in a couple of years. One note on durability: my brother and I had a cast-iron John Deer pedal tractor (very similar design) 35 years ago and it still works!
Grandpa commented that they sure hadn't changed how they make pedal trucks from the 1940s when his best friend got one. This is a good thing (durable construction) and a bad thing (lots of pieces and parts, heavy, hard to steer and pedal if you're small enough to fit in the thing.) Once it was put together and my nephew crawled in, it was apparent he was not going to be able to make it move by himself, at least on the short carpet in the basement. And he is a tall, strong, coordinated 2 1/2 year old. His four year old sister started pushing him, which simply led to crashing into walls and cabinets--their dad started scheming how to use pipe insulation to fashion bumpers and save the finish of his recent remodel until the snow melted in the spring and it could move outside.
All in all, my feeling is that if you want a sturdy, old-school, good-looking gift for a strong kid who loves trucks, this is for him or her. If you want something easier to put together that is light and easy enough to pedal/steer for most little ones, you might want to consider something cheap and plastic that will fall apart in a couple of years. One note on durability: my brother and I had a cast-iron John Deer pedal tractor (very similar design) 35 years ago and it still works!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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my 4 year old loves this and it is definetly big enough. My munchkin is 54 lbs and really tall. He love this and it is really an awesome product.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
A perfect grandparents' gift for a 2-7 year old. It looked special under the tree and was a HUGE success as a gift. It is very sturdy, with no sharp edges and plenty to stimulate the imagination of an active toddler and young child. It took about 2 hours to assemble, but was well worth the time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Boooooooo
The only educational value is to teach your kids not everything is built well. This thing broke, we fixed it, it broke we had it welded, it broke, the pedal system is not built... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. Tucker
Beautiful nostalgic toy.
My son was a little over 3 when I bought him this fire engine. He's fascinated by firemen and fire trucks, and I figured he'd really like this toy. It was a hit initially. Read more
Published 2 months ago by rstiles
Just like the old days
I bought this for my grand daughter for Christmas and she loves it.We could not get her out of it to open her other presents. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jmueller10
Cute Truck, Tweaks Needed
This is an adorable old time look & feel pedal truck. It was and still is a huge WOW! for my son who is 4 and obsessed with fire trucks. Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. Haughtelin
awesome
This fire truck pedal car is everything I hoped it would be. My grandson is ruff and tuff and this car can handle it quite well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by susanh
Old School Pedal Car
Great toy! We gave this to our 3 yr old son for Christmas and it was a hit! Looks great, assembles quickly. Read more
Published 4 months ago by stephengmeiner
Awesome Pedal Car!!!
Love this car! Took about an hour to put together, but definitely solid and high quality. My son loved getting this on Christmas morning! Read more
Published 4 months ago by HuntersMom
a hit with grandson
wWe were not sure about buying this untill it arrived.got it in one day took maybe 1 /12 hours assembly.grandson loves it he is 2 & 1/2 yrs old . Read more
Published 4 months ago by gg
fancy truck
We purchased this for our 3 year old grandson's birthday. It took approximately 2 hours to assemble, all the parts were there, instructions were fine. Read more
Published 5 months ago by P. Baber
Looks nice, poor pedal/drive design
We chose to get this fire truck pedal car for my son over another brand necause it looked "more" like a firetruck. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Steven A
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