$27.99 when purchased online
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About this item
Highlights
- ASSEMBLE A FULLY FUNCTIONAL HYDRAULIC CLAW: Construct a working hydraulic-powered grabber that lifts, scoops, and grips with precision—just like the machinery used in construction and robotics!
- EXPERIMENT WITH FLUID POWER IN ACTION: Discover how hydraulic pressure controls cranes, dump trucks, and industrial machines. Bonus Bucket Loader attachment adds extra functionality for more exciting challenges!
- PRECISION-CUT WOOD FOR EASY, FRUSTRATION-FREE ASSEMBLY: Quality laser-cut wood pieces snap together smoothly, eliminating sharp edges and complicated steps. Designed for hands-on learning without the hassle!
- STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO TUTORIAL: Follow along with an engaging guided lesson on how hydraulic systems work, why they generate so much power, and how they are used in real-world engineering. Perfect for aspiring engineers.
- TRANSFORM EVERYDAY MATERIALS: This DIY hydraulic grabber kit transforms basic materials into a powerful, interactive learning experience, showing the real mechanics behind everyday machines!
Description
DIY HYDRAULIC BUCKET LOADER - Build, Lift, and Explore Real Engineering! Unlock the magic of real-world engineering with the MAKERLAB Hydraulic Bucket Loader—a must-have for young innovators who love to build, experiment, and explore! This hands-on STEM project brings hydraulic power to life, letting kids construct a fully functional loader - just like the machines used in construction, robotics, and heavy industry. With this kit, budding engineers will dive into the science of fluid power, learning how hydraulic pressure controls cranes, dump trucks, and industrial machines. The kit challenges kids to think creatively and problem-solve like real engineers. Designed for frustration-free assembly, the kit features precision-cut, laser-etched wood pieces that snap together smoothly—no rough edges, no complicated steps—just pure hands-on learning. Our step-by-step video tutorial makes sure every builder understands how hydraulic systems work, why they generate so much power, and how they’re used in real-world engineering. At MAKERLAB, we’re on a mission to make science and engineering fun again—because we were once the kids who took apart our toys just to see how they worked (and, let’s be honest, sometimes couldn’t put them back together). No other company is doing DIY like MAKERLAB. We create the most exciting, hands-on STEM kits that kids actually want to build.
If you know a future engineer, tinkerer, or builder who loves challenges, mechanics, and hands-on discovery, this kit is the ultimate gift. Watch them bring their ideas to life as they assemble their own working hydraulic loader—all while learning the principles that power the machines shaping our world!
Number of Pieces: 17
Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
Assembled Dimensions: 14 inches (W)
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Creativity
Material: Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 1004233077
UPC: 860012985975
Origin: imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9.25 inches length x 9.25 inches width x 2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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