Awesome Wagon Built To Last Generations
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Chances are good you've never seen a children's wagon like this one. Its creators wanted to make something that would be fun for kids and useful for parents. In fact, its many special features may make it the kind of possession that might become a family heirloom.
Kai Grundt of Muskoka, Ont., enjoys building unusual mechanical devices in his spare time. He has young children so the wagon was a natural. The idea to custom-build and sell them resulted from the sheer demand Grundt experienced every time he took it out in public.
"For example, we went to watch our local Santa Claus parade with it the other day, and we were mobbed by people wanting to know where we got it," he explains.
Together with business partner Kerry Phibbs, Grundt has turned the project into a commercial venture.
"The wagon has a front-mounted manual crank that lowers the rear tailgate in a slow, controlled manner. Once fully lowered, it locks the rear wheels to prevent any unwanted fore and aft movement," Phibbs explains. "Children can climb up the back of the tailgate using the panels as ladder rungs. Once aboard, the parent rotates the hand crank in the opposite direction, raising the tailgate back up. Once the tailgate is closed, it can't be forced open from the inside." The wagon rolls effortlessly and rattle-free on large diameter pneumatic tires that allow it to smoothly walk over curbs.
The floor of the wagon is transparent so kids can watch the wheels and suspension components as the wagon moves.
High quality components ensure that it will be around for reliable service and enjoyment for generations to come, the partners point out. Corrosion isn't a concern since the rig is made with stainless steel hardware, cadmium and powder coating, and high quality polymer panels.
The front and rear suspension feature 6 in. of travel. All suspension arms and components have rod ends and sealed bearings with no bushings. There are eight nitrogen gas-filled springs, complete with 16 rod ends that can be lubricated.
It includes an aluminum extension handle with dual retention springs that keep the handle in an upright position when not in use.
Grundt requires a three to four week lead time to fill order requests.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Kai Grundt, 32 Sellens Ave., Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada P1L 1R3 (info@v8snowblowers.com or sales@ v8snowblowers.com; www.v8snow blowers.com).
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Awesome Wagon Built To Last Generations GRAIN HANDLING Wagons 63E Chances are good you ve never seen a children s wagon like this one Its creators wanted to make something that would be fun for kids and useful for parents In fact its many special features may make it the kind of possession that might become a family heirloom Kai Grundt of Muskoka Ont enjoys building unusual mechanical devices in his spare time He has young children so the wagon was a natural The idea to custom-build and sell them resulted from the sheer demand Grundt experienced every time he took it out in public For example we went to watch our local Santa Claus parade with it the other day and we were mobbed by people wanting to know where we got it he explains Together with business partner Kerry Phibbs Grundt has turned the project into a commercial venture The wagon has a front-mounted manual crank that lowers the rear tailgate in a slow controlled manner Once fully lowered it locks the rear wheels to prevent any unwanted fore and aft movement Phibbs explains Children can climb up the back of the tailgate using the panels as ladder rungs Once aboard the parent rotates the hand crank in the opposite direction raising the tailgate back up Once the tailgate is closed it can t be forced open from the inside The wagon rolls effortlessly and rattle-free on large diameter pneumatic tires that allow it to smoothly walk over curbs The floor of the wagon is transparent so kids can watch the wheels and suspension components as the wagon moves High quality components ensure that it will be around for reliable service and enjoyment for generations to come the partners point out Corrosion isn t a concern since the rig is made with stainless steel hardware cadmium and powder coating and high quality polymer panels The front and rear suspension feature 6 in of travel All suspension arms and components have rod ends and sealed bearings with no bushings There are eight nitrogen gas-filled springs complete with 16 rod ends that can be lubricated It includes an aluminum extension handle with dual retention springs that keep the handle in an upright position when not in use Grundt requires a three to four week lead time to fill order requests Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Kai Grundt 32 Sellens Ave Bracebridge Ontario Canada P1L 1R3 info@v8snowblowers com or sales@ v8snowblowers com; www v8snow blowers com
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