Toy Forklift Makes Work Fun For Kids

Toy Forklift Makes Work Fun For Kids FARM HOME Toys/Games With the capacity to lift 45 lbs a forklift designed to attach to a child’s wagon or pedal tractor is more than just a toy “The idea behind it is to turn work into play for 6 to 12-year-olds ” says Norman Stoltzfus who markets the forklift designed by his brother Ben Stoltzfus Ben made one for his son a couple years ago and then Norman made one for his son too The boys 8 and 10 years old use the forklifts to help with chores such as hauling harvested potatoes and corn from the garden The aluminum forklift has 24-in tines and a bracket that bolts to the wagon about 2 1/2-3 in off the ground It adjusts for different model wood and steel wagons The operator stands in the wagon to crank the forks up and down up to 2 1/2 ft The forklift comes with a 20 by 24-in pallet to hold boxes or items “We’re hoping to do wholesale to go into stores - probably mostly for Plain communities ” Stoltzfus says He is still working on pricing but estimates it will be about $320 He also hopes to add an 18-volt motorized option to operate the forklift using a cordless tool battery There may also be attachments like a snowplow The business that manufactures the forklift may also make mini tractors to mount the forklift on Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Norman Stoltzfus 8980 Rt 25 Spring Glen Penn 17978 ph 717 365-0985

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