| | |  | Toys | | Home » » | | | | | | | Description: | | The John Deere Gator Ride-On Vehicle from Peg Perego will bring loads of excitement to your child's outdoor fun and who knows, may even get you a little yard help! This all-terrain vehicle can ride 2.5 or 4.5 mph forward or 2 mph reverse on grass, dirt or hard surface. The automatic on/off foot pedal and brake as well as the automatic high speed lockout that prevents beginners from going too fast help ensure safety. The Gator can carry 2 passengers with 2 adjustable seats and has an extra large dumping bed with tailgate for all your hauling projects. A working gearshift, horn and play ignition key all add a realistic touch. Battery & Charger Included. | | | Features: | |
• Operates on dirt, grass or sidewalks; foot pedal accelerator and automatic brakes
• 2 forward speeds (2.25 or 4.5 MPH) plus reverse
• Fully enclosed body and wiring
• Huge dumping bed with opening tailgate
• For ages 3-8 yrs. weight limit: 130 lbs.
| | | Product Details: | | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 2 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
Average Customer Review:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Great Ride-On Toy but Needs More Safety FeaturesSep 09, 2008
My son received this from his grandparents for 3rd birthday. My son loves tractors and he has a little brother so the two-seat Gator was a perfect choice over some of the other vehicles out there.
It was the hit of the party. My son jumped right on and started riding. After about a week, he had the hang of putting it in reverse and in high and low. It comes with a screw adjustment so that you can leave it as is and it will go 2.5 mph or take the screw out which give you a second gear and allows it to go 5 mph. We took the screw out because it just gave it more power. Our yard is a little bumpy and the Gator would get stuck in the ruts and spin its tires in low gear but in high gear, it zips right along.
My biggest complaint is that it needs a shut-off switch or a key that can be turned off and taken out. (It has a key but it is not functional but is just for play.) The boys can jump on and take off before we've had a chance to buckle them in and put their helmets on. It's also hard to get them to stop and I usually always end up getting my foot run over getting them out because if their foot is still on the pedal then it will run. I really wish it had a key that you could just reach over and turn it off. We completely unhook the battery now so we know they cannot get on and ride without supervision.
The battery is also not very easy to get to. You must remove a screw and snap the front of the machine off to access the battery. It is recommended that you charge the battery immediately after each use so it would be nice if it was more conveniently located. We bought a 2nd battery so we could have one charged up at all times.
Overall, it is a great, fun toy that has plenty of power but I still think it needs a little more safety devices. It would also be nice if the Gator wouldn't start unless the seatbelts were snapped. We have another machine that works that way and it is a nice safety feature.
We are just keeping a very close eye on our boys to ensure that they are always properly secured and have their helmets on. They love this so much that riding their Gator is their favorite thing to do.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 GatorJan 13, 2008
The Gator is fun, of course. What kid wouldn't love to drive it? But the information states it's appropriate for a child up to age 8. No way. My 5 1/2 year old can barely fit behind the wheel with the seat all the way back. Disappointing when you invest that much money hoping to have a toy to last for some time.
| | |
|
