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Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy

Item #: 20185


Our kid-testers SO dug this backhoe, because we built it for maximum fun! Most sand diggers are just too heavy for kids to really enjoy, so we made ours lighter and added easy-to-work control arms. Scoop, lift, transport, drop (great for excavating the sandbox or transporting Dad's woodchips)! Very sturdy; built for scooting and swiveling; the arm swivels 180° in both directions. For ages 2 and up, up to 70 lbs.
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One Step AheadSand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy
 
4.4

(based on 54 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (38)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (4)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lots of fun (45)
  • Durable (41)
  • Easy to construct (40)
  • Entertaining (38)
  • Easy to clean (30)

Cons

  • Not durable (4)

Best Uses

  • Toddler (42)
  • Special needs (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Grandparent (22), Parent of two or more children (22), First time parent (4), Child care professional (3)

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5.0

Great digger

By Mom of many

from Fort Worth, TX

About Me Parent of Two or More Children

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Entertaining
  • Lots of Fun
  • Portable

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Toddlers

    Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

    Fantastic for any child who loves to dig and likes trucks that dig.

     
    5.0

    Definitely recommend this

    By Mimi

    from Whitefish, Montana

    About Me Grandparent

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy To Clean
    • Easy to Construct
    • Entertaining
    • Great Features
    • Great For Coordination
    • Lots of Fun
    • Portable

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

        Absolutely favorite of my 2 y.o. grandson! He had to work on coordinating the hand levers, but it was fun to watch him be challenged and enjoy the accomplishment of digging and dumping. Easy to assemble and very sturdy for backyard fun.

         
        5.0

        sand digger is functional

        By velocity

        from mayfiled ny

        About Me Grandparent

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy to Construct
        • Entertaining
        • Great Features
        • Lots of Fun

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Toddlers

          Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

          my three old grandson absolutely loves it. Its functional and close to the real thing. He was able to learn how to operate it within ten minutes.

           
          5.0

          No batteries

          By postal16657

          from James Creek Pa

          About Me Grandparent

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Costructive Play
          • Durable
          • Easy To Clean
          • Easy to Construct
          • Entertaining
          • Great Features
          • Lots of Fun
          • Portable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Toddlers

            Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

            can work just like daddy. love that she can play and use her imagination NO batteries

             
            5.0

            I would buy this product again and again

            By Single Loving Mother

            from Rumford, Maine

            About Me First Time Parent

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Clean
            • Easy to Construct
            • Entertaining
            • Great Features
            • Lots of Fun
            • Portable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Special Needs
              • Toddlers

              Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

              Bought this for my son's 6th B-day he is only 42 lbs. Very easy to put together! Arm swivels all the way around, my son loves it and we haven't even brought it out for the sandbox yet. He loves it in the house using it in the bean and rice tote. Best thing I can bring it to the beach and my parents house. Would deff. rec. this! Great toy and great price! The arms are not even heavy and very easy to use :) Love Love Love it!

               
              5.0

              Love It!

              By Mom of 3 Boys

              from Jefferson, OH

              About Me Parent of Two or More Children

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Lots of Fun
              • Portable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Toddlers

                Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                My four year old son loves this. He uses it to dig everything from gravel, dirt, sand,and mulch to anything he can get into.

                 
                5.0

                Memories

                By Lolo

                from Springfield, MA

                About Me Grandparent

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Entertaining
                • Great Features
                • Lois

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                    I have saved this product for Christmas. My son, who is now the father of my grandchild, had one of these when he was a child. He absolutely loved it and I had sand plops all over my yard. Today he works in large equipmet, and still has a blast. I can not wait for my grandson to be old enough to work this digger and appreciate it. Thank you, Lois

                     
                    5.0

                    wonderful buy

                    By elvira

                    from rural PA

                    About Me Grandparent

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Clean
                    • Easy to Construct
                    • Entertaining
                    • Great Features
                    • Lots of Fun
                    • Portable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Toddlers

                      Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                      Excellent toy at a great price. We bought this for our grandson and he absolutely loves it. Wheels make it easily moveable. Metal frame contruction is very durable. This toy not only provides hours of fun but is great for improving hand/eye coordination and dexterity.

                       
                      5.0

                      My grandson loves this 'digger'!

                      By Grandma

                      from Southern California

                      About Me Grandparent

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy to Construct
                      • Entertaining
                      • Lots of Fun

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Toddlers

                        Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                        We have a large sandy playground in our backyard and that's where "digger" lives. My grandson can't get to the backyard fast enough to ride his digger!

                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        2.0

                        Great concept...hinge is pretty weak.

                        By MNMommy

                        from Minneapolis, MN

                        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Lots of Fun
                        • Portable

                        Cons

                        • Not Durable

                        Best Uses

                        • Toddlers

                        Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                        I was really excited to purchase this product for my children and to use with my home daycare. The concept is great, the price was great, however, the durability of this product is not great. The arms of the digger are very flimsy and the hinge sticks very easily.

                        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        3.0

                        It broke within the second week!

                        By Momlove

                        from Everett, WA

                        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Clean
                        • Lots of Fun
                        • Portable

                        Cons

                        • Easily Outgrown
                        • Not Durable

                        Best Uses

                        • For 4 to 5 year olds

                        Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                        Ours broke within the second week of use. My son loved it until it broke.

                         
                        5.0

                        Big Sandbox must have

                        By New Favorite

                        from Minnesota

                        About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy to Construct
                        • Entertaining
                        • Exercise
                        • Portable

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Toddlers

                          Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                          Intially I thought it had the wrong peices, but unfolded and was easy to assemble. We use daily (pretty much constant when home). New Favorite, even one month later. Easy for 2/1/2 year old to drag to new locations in the sandbox and dig deep. Good upper body strengthening but not too hard to use. Sending another one to the nephew.

                          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          1.0

                          Not happy

                          By Elizabeth

                          from Illinois

                          About Me Grandparent

                          Pros

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Toddlers

                              Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                              Got this at Easter ..... 4 months later the seat snapped offf.

                               
                              5.0

                              Wonderful outdoor toy!

                              By Nickelnotadime

                              from SF Bay Area, CA

                              About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy to Construct
                              • Entertaining
                              • Great Features
                              • Lots of Fun

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Toddlers

                                Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                                We purchased this as a birthday gift for our 3-year old son, and it's a HUGE hit! Instead of sand, we put it in our backyard which is covered with tanbark and oak leaves, and he loves scooping up the leaves and swiveling around in his very own construction truck. What a great toy!

                                 
                                5.0

                                Great product!!

                                By Mommy of 2

                                from Missoula, MT

                                About Me Parent of Two or More Children

                                Verified Reviewer

                                Pros

                                • Durable
                                • Easy to Construct
                                • Lots of Fun

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • All kids
                                  • Preschoolers
                                  • Toddlers

                                  Comments about One Step Ahead Sand Digger Scoop 'n Swivel Backhoe Sand Toy:

                                  My son and his cousins LOVE this sand digger! Very easily used by 3 to 7 year olds. We are definitely ordering another one. Customer service is also exceptional! The seat on the digger was warped and they immediately shipped a new one free of charge. Awesome!

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