The Backhoe – Mentari | Wooden Excavator NZ

Perfect for:

• 3–4 years: Builds fine motor skills through scooping, digging and arm control
• 4–5 years: Encourages imaginative construction play and problem-solving
• 5+ years: Supports role-play storytelling and creative engineering ideas

The Backhoe Excavator from Mentari is ready to roll into your child’s next big building adventure. This sturdy wooden construction vehicle features two independently moving arms - one at the front for scooping and another at the back for digging - giving little builders twice the fun. Whether it’s hauling imaginary gravel across the living room or carefully rescuing the dog’s toy from under the couch, this backhoe is all about hands-on, active play.

The tactile levers and chunky wheels invite fine motor development, while the realistic design fuels endless construction-themed storytelling. As children role-play busy worksites, they practise problem-solving, spatial awareness, and co-ordination - all key skills for early STEM learning.

Key Features:

• Wooden backhoe with realistic detailing
• Two moving arms with front and rear scoops
• Smooth-rolling wheels for indoor and outdoor play
• Supports fine motor skills and imaginative play
• Sustainably crafted from rubber wood
• Encourages role-play and early STEM learning

Mentari toys are crafted from sustainably sourced rubber wood, a clever by-product of the latex industry, repurposing materials that might otherwise be wasted. For every tree used, Mentari plants a new one—making each plaything a small, joyful step toward reforestation. All toys are designed, painted, assembled and quality-checked in their dedicated factory in Indonesia, under one roof for over 30 years. They meet rigorous international safety standards including EN 71, ASTM, SOR and AS/NZS ISO, so you can trust these toys to be both enduring and safe.

Dimensions: 40 cm L × 9 cm W × 22 cm H

Safety: Not for children under 3 years. Small parts may be a choking hazard. Use with adult supervision.

Shipping: This product is shipped direct to you from our NZ-based supplier. Expected shipping time is 3–5 business days.