Whether your kid is obsessed with excavators or just a fan of the classic Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site book, this plush excavator toy is sure to be a hit! For truly detailed, realistic, high quality toy excavators you'll only find that sold as a single item. Some ride on excavators feature lights and sounds, others are entirely operated manually with levers and handles. Toy excavators are a fun way for little ones to get hands-on play time while also learning about STEM principles in a low-stress environment. Kids can easily operate the arm by using the large, sturdy handle, but will need to use their hand to scoop with the bucket.

We like that this option has one of the largest weight capacities of 75 lbs while also featuring a realistic design. Plus it’s a relatively affordable pick compared to many others on the market, especially of it's quality. However, sets can be a great started option to see how interested your child is in construction vehicle toys, are more cost effective, and are better suited for multiple kids playing together.These realistic, functional trucks are intended for indoor and outdoor use and are made from sturdy plastic with working parts so your children can enjoy more realistic play.

The excavator arm can be easily raised and lowered by using the large lever —which is easier for little hands to manage. Generally, toy excavators work by manipulating the boom arm to lift and scoop items up with the bucket. For families following Waldorf or Montessori at home, this encourages a deeper engagement with the otys and encourage longer lasting play, versus light up toys that just entertained. Even playing with an excavator toy independently, can actually help them develop social skills, especially if they have a construction worker or driver doll, as they act out scenes on a construction site. For battery powered excavators, we suggest looking to see if there is an “on/off” switch in case parents want to turn off the lights/sounds for a time.Below you'll learn what a toy excavator is compared to other diggers, how to choose the best one, and of course, our top picks for ride on excavator toys, stand alone excavators, construction vehicle sets, wooden toy excavators, and remote controlled ones! It features a kid friendly remote control with 2 large buttons for moving forward, backwards, and turning. Unlike the others on this list which are powered by children walking the wheels (think the Flintstones), this one features pedals and a low frame similar to a tricycle. With that said, the biggest con of toy excavators is that they're one of the more fragile construction vehicle toys and require some of the greatest skill in manipulating the bucket. With moving tires and a working arm, you can take this excavator to the sand, which makes it a great indoor/outdoor toy.