Farm and construction equipment has long been able to capture the imagination of children. The power behind the machinery, the noise the machines make, and the traditions they represent are enough to leave a powerful mark on any imagination. This ERTL CASE Construction Big Farm Front Loader has functioning lights and sounds associated with heavy equipment. Children will enjoy pressing the button and bringing the motor and lights to life. At 1:16 scale, it is large enough to show detail but small enough for little hands to maneuver. The dimensions are 19.5 inches by 8 inches by 10 inches, and weighing in at 4 pounds, this toy is a good size for play. It requires three AAA batteries and is recommended for ages 36 months to 7 years. Made of heavy-duty plastic, this front loader comes in the same realistic yellow as the construction equipment it is modeled after. Kids will enjoy that it looks and sounds like the real thing. Your child can pretend that he or she is part of the work crew and make up fun adventures. Toys like this can also help children learn to identify equipment in the real world. It can easily fit in with any collection of tractors and trucks. Durability is always an important consideration with toys. The high-quality materials used to make this ERTL front loader allow it to be used inside or out. The plastic will not rust like metal and can withstand dirt, rocks, and sticks without damage. The large rolling wheels can move through dirt and grass. Even the tracks they leave behind are fun for the imagination. Playing outside is an important way for children to stay active and get the sunlight they need to be healthy. The CASE front loader has realistic movements with its articulated steering and free rolling wheels. The loader can be lifted and adjusted manually so that picking up objects is easy for young children. Kids can practice moving dirt, pushing rocks aside, or lifting cars in the air. They can push dirt to make a pile or use it to put objects into a dump truck. The realistic movements also help children begin to understand how the equipment works. Life on the farm does not need to be something of the past, and even the youngest child can enjoy learning about how we get food on the table and the equipment used to get it there. This loader is all part of understanding how farms work and how heavy equipment can be used in daily life. All pieces come fully assembled with batteries included so that play can start immediately. The imagination can take off and creativity can begin as soon as the ERTL front loader is opened. Line it up alongside other farm equipment like a combine, trailer, tractor, truck, or backhoe in order to create a complete collection of play equipment.