$56.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Over 75 Years of Play: Tonka toys are proudly passed down through generations for over 75 years. Designed to foster imaginative play, Tonka is a trusted brand that connects generations of families and creates memories that last a lifetime.
- Tonka Tough: Trust the Tonka name for high-quality toys that last. Measuring over 24” long, this excavator is built with steel and sturdy plastic, ensuring it's tough enough to handle demanding construction jobs
- Realistic Actions: Start digging and hauling with Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator! The movable arm rotates in a full 360 degrees, giving your child the freedom to dig from any angle and haul whatever their imagination desires! The heavy-duty metal bucket ensures that even the toughest of materials can be picked up with ease.
- There is only 1 Tonka: Tonka inspires kids to put down their screens and get back to real play. Tonka’s sturdy trucks inspire active, open-ended playtime for kids either outdoors or in, instead of passive, stationary screen time.
Description
Let your child get the feel of being a real excavation operator with Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator! This excavator is built with steel and sturdy plastic, providing durability that makes this toy tough enough to handle the hardworking tasks. The realistic details are sure to inspire your child's imagination as they embark on excavation adventures.
Made Big, at 24” long
Get ready to dig, haul, and cultivate your child's imagination with the Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator. Measuring over 24” long, this excavator is built with steel and sturdy plastic, ensuring it's tough enough to handle demanding construction jobs.
360 Degrees Movable Arm with a Heavy-Duty Metal Bucket
Start digging and hauling with Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator! The movable arm rotates in a full 360 degrees, giving your child the freedom to dig from any angle and haul whatever their imagination desires! The heavy-duty metal bucket ensures that even the toughest of materials can be picked up with ease.
Real working Treads
Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator is ready to take your child on an excavation adventure like never before! With real working treads and realistic details, this excavator toy is the perfect tool for imaginative play and adventure.
Made Big, at 24” long
Get ready to dig, haul, and cultivate your child's imagination with the Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator. Measuring over 24” long, this excavator is built with steel and sturdy plastic, ensuring it's tough enough to handle demanding construction jobs.
360 Degrees Movable Arm with a Heavy-Duty Metal Bucket
Start digging and hauling with Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator! The movable arm rotates in a full 360 degrees, giving your child the freedom to dig from any angle and haul whatever their imagination desires! The heavy-duty metal bucket ensures that even the toughest of materials can be picked up with ease.
Real working Treads
Tonka Steel Classics Mighty Excavator is ready to take your child on an excavation adventure like never before! With real working treads and realistic details, this excavator toy is the perfect tool for imaginative play and adventure.
Number of Pieces: 1
Dimensions (Overall): 13 Inches (H) x 14.5 Inches (W) x 6.3 Inches (D)
Weight: 5.32 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
Features: Indoor/Outdoor Use
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Social Skills
Scale: Not to Scale
Vehicle type: Construction Vehicle
Material: Plastic, Zinc Alloy
Power Source: Non-Powered
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 84948417
UPC: 885561061826
Item Number (DPCI): 087-07-2802
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 7.31 inches length x 11.25 inches width x 17.45 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.61 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: I just received my excavator. it's say steel. it feels more like plastic. please explain
submitted by Diana - 2 years ago
A: I too was very surprised and disappointed to find that the excavator was mostly plastic. I still have my kids all steel Tonka trucks. This purchase was for a grandson and not what I had expected.
submitted byBill - 1 year agoA: Hello and thank you for reaching out. The cab is steel and the rest is plastic due to safety reasons. I hope this helps and have a great day!
submitted byLex - 2 years ago
Q: Mine doesn’t stay up like in the picture. You have to move the handle for the scooper to go up. But if you don’t keep it up with the handle then it falls down which makes it hard to just roll it around. Is mine defective?
submitted by Tiffany - 4 months ago
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Summary of reviews
The Tonka Steel Classics Excavator is a popular choice among guests for young children who love construction vehicles. While it features a metal bucket and some sturdy components, much of the toy is made from plastic, which has led to mixed feelings about its durability. Despite this, many guests appreciate its interactive design, allowing for imaginative play in sand or dirt. Overall, it provides a fun experience for kids, especially those fascinated by excavators.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6 out of 5 stars with 178 reviews
broad age appeal: 4.73 out of 5
length of play: 4.32 out of 5
quality: 3.92 out of 5
value: 3.79 out of 5
68% would recommend
25 recommendations
Classic steel Tonka
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
blacksheep - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
Steel tonka just like my son played with 20 years ago. Now buying them for my grandson. He loves the Excavator. Goes great with the dump truck.
Excavator
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
None - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great quality great value. My little one is going to love this for xmas.
Good quality, heavy truck
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lisa - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
It is a nice truck, heavy and seems made of quality material. It unfortunately has sharp edges and has pinched my son’s fingers. He is almost 3 so hopefully he will get used to it and be more careful with it.
Meh
3 out of 5 stars
Nicko - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Got this for my three year old and was really expecting to love it because I've seen other awesome metal excavator toys. But honestly it's a little disappointing - it feels a little flimsy. Only the bucket and the square body are metal, and the rest is plastic (most noticeably the handles used to control the digger arm, which actually bend when you pull on them if there's any resistance). Not a bad toy and my son still loves it, but it feels like this is only going to last a season or two before it breaks.
Great toy for price
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Momma89 - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
Great toy for our 2 year old who’s obsessed with excavators! She loves it!
Hey dirt! See you later!
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Aperez - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My daughter is OBSESSED with excavators (thanks to blippi) she picked this out as her gift card purchase for Christmas. It’s pretty substantial but very basic. No noises and it’s completely manual (which is fine) but hard to roll on the tracks. Outside play is a little difficult bc she can’t roll it on the patio very well.
Not A Steel Classic
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
CuzIsaidso - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Item is not a “steel classic.” It’s like 90% plastic, only the dirt bucket and cage where a driver would be is metal; the rest is all plastic. Deceptive advertising to call it a “steel classic.”
Grandsons birthday present.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jane Target - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The item is of quality material.
Solid built outdoor toy!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Macabrerabbit - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Pricey, but nice quality and my young toddler adores it. Handles being played with very rough and being left in the elements!
Still the best
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Vinsanity305 - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Bought this for my 3 year old grandson and he absolutey loves it. Good quailty and well made. Good to see that Tonka is still making great products.
Flimsy
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
hthays - 1 year ago
These “steel” classics are made of plastic. It doesn’t function properly because the plastic bends and sways. If it were actually made of steel it would be able to handle digging in sand.
Perfect!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Pappys Toy - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I have been looking for this tiny excavator for awhile! It's for my Grandson, he knows Pappy drives one and will be so excited at Christmas.
Tonka escalator
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Rochelle - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Nice metal Tonka adorable long-lasting grandson will love it
Only metal is is the bucket
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Tag - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Only metal is the bucket and screws. Will not last through generations.
Tonka Tuff still
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
KTMrider58 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
I can remember playing with Tonka trucks when I was a kid. Bought this for my granddaughters birthday as she is a freak about excavators thanks to Blippi! I'm sure she's going to love it!
Cool
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Halloween - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
String durability is good in dirt
Junk
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Jj - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Junk metal bucket plastic arms doesn’t even work well in dry sand they should be ashamed of themselves!
Awesome
5 out of 5 stars
Trails24777 - 2 years ago
originally posted on Basic Fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the Tonka Steel Classics Excavator. Reminds me of the toys I had as a kid. Extremely sturdy and has held up to my son playing with it. Currently being used as a sandbox toy. Lots of nostalgia for me with this toy.
EXCAVATOR JOY
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Highly recommend - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My grandson will be three in a week. He loves all things construcion and plays in this yard with Tonka toys. This one will be a huge hit. Well made. Bright and colorful. Actually allows him to dig up the dirt. Great imaginative play.
My 4 year old will never be clean again
5 out of 5 stars
Cac33300 - 2 years ago
originally posted on Basic Fun
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son loves this toy!! We live on an acreage so there is no shortage of dirt and he's determined to dig it all with this excavator! The setup was simple and he was ready to play in minutes. This excavator has survived multiple drops so far without any damage so it's certainly durable. I definitely recommend for small children!