A John Deere compact tractor with a front bucket loader is a useful tool for the weekend farmer out in the fields or in the barn. The bucket can be used to haul topsoil or lift heavy things as well as scooping dirt. A handle on the side of the loader lifts the arms and a pivoting bucket allows full freedom of movement just like the bigger one. You may not have seen a newly minted toy like these in a long time. Real steel cut, bent, painted, welded and bolted into tough trucks.
Articulated vehicles are what kids find they love to play with.
The Fire Truck is a forward control road tractor and fifth wheel semi-trailer painted bright red from end to end. A single red bubble, some lights and chrome round out the look. The Structo Dump Truck rounds out the sandbox with funtion over form. Carolina blue paint on the cab, saddle tanks and frame meets off-white on the dump bucket. Rolled edges and hinged tailgate are very realistic but chrome wheels and quiet powerplant are far better than real life.