Hysyde
Gold Member
While my daughters had little interest, my son, now 3 1/2 y/o, can't get enough of tractors and machinery (like most little boys I imagine).
Anyway, a friend gave us a hand-me-down 12v John Deere toy tractor. The boy couldn't get enough of it, however the transmission went out of it quickly and the shifter needs to be replaced. The parts aren't overly expensive, however I'm wondering what other options there might be for children, particularly something they won't out-grow too quickly.
Is there some kind of high-end, heavy duty 12v toy out there? Most are not well suited for actual "use". What about modding a small ride on tractor?
There's not much room to have him on the tractors with me anymore (outside of the field tractors) and that's bad practice anyway. Him and I both would love nothing more for him to have something where he can hop on and head out into the yard/bush/etc. and "work" along side me.
Just looking for ideas....
Anyway, a friend gave us a hand-me-down 12v John Deere toy tractor. The boy couldn't get enough of it, however the transmission went out of it quickly and the shifter needs to be replaced. The parts aren't overly expensive, however I'm wondering what other options there might be for children, particularly something they won't out-grow too quickly.
Is there some kind of high-end, heavy duty 12v toy out there? Most are not well suited for actual "use". What about modding a small ride on tractor?
There's not much room to have him on the tractors with me anymore (outside of the field tractors) and that's bad practice anyway. Him and I both would love nothing more for him to have something where he can hop on and head out into the yard/bush/etc. and "work" along side me.
Just looking for ideas....