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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.
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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.
Number of Pieces: 1
Dimensions (Overall): 13 Inches (H) x 14.5 Inches (W) x 6.3 Inches (D)
Educational Focus: Social Skills, Gross Motor 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: 7.4 inches length x 11.2 inches width x 17.55 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 5.69 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, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: I just received my excavator. it's say steel. it feels more like plastic. please explain
submitted by Diana - 3 years ago
A: 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 - 3 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 - 3 years ago
Q: Is this Toy made in China?
submitted by Victoria - 10 days ago
Q: What is the recommended age range for this toy?
The Tonka Steel Classics Excavator is a popular choice among guests for its nostalgic appeal and interactive features, making it a great gift for young children who love construction toys. While many appreciate its sturdy metal bucket and overall quality, some express concerns about the predominance of plastic in its construction, which may affect durability. Despite mixed feelings, it remains a fun and engaging toy for imaginative play.
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65% would recommend
38 recommendations
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29 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Will be great gift for my grandson
Mary Jo
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3 out of 5 stars
24 August, 2026Verified purchase
Faulty design
As others have said, the scoop is too heavy so it’s so hard to use it, even for an adult let alone a child. My son still loves it so I won’t return it. But I wouldn’t buy it again. It’s a shame because overall it seems to be good quality even with the plastic parts.
Sandra
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5 out of 5 stars
15 August, 2026Verified purchase
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Great gift for my 3 year old nephews birthday! All the kids loved it!
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12 August, 2026Verified purchase
Best Toy!
Love this excavator!
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1 out of 5 stars
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19 June, 2026Verified purchase
Plastic, not sturdy.
Should be zero stars. As others stated this is pretty much all plastic except the scoop, which means any attempt to dig with it it will topple if the child is not providing counterweight. Doesn’t seem sturdy enough to last more than one summer. If my kiddo hadn’t already opened it and started playing with it we would have returned right away. Will not be purchasing other “steel classics” that are really just plastic. Super disappointed.
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5 out of 5 stars
11 May, 2026Verified purchase
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Tonka makes great toys
Elizabeth
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 May, 2026
Not much steel
The only metal part here is the bucket. The entire arm assembly is plastic and quite wobbly. I will be surprised if this lasts one season of play. Extremely disappointed in this “steel classic”. So much worse than the classics bought years ago.
Bryan
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20 April, 2026Verified purchase
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This item did not disappoint. Price was great quality is great as with all the Tonka products and my grandson loved it.
Tammi
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4 February, 2026Verified purchase
Great Toy!
My two year old LOOOOVES this. If it was smaller he would take it everywhere with him. He scoops everything with it. Even took it out in the snow and he was entertained the whole time my husband shoveled.
Lou
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22 January, 2026Verified purchase
Sturdy toy great for toddlers and older
Made well, my kids love it.
Savanah
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30 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Good quality for the price
Bosler
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28 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Looks durable and will be a good toy for my grandson
Bomba
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5 out of 5 stars
27 December, 2025Verified purchase
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Christmas gift fir our Grandson. He is 3 yrs old and loves it.
Kate
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1 out of 5 stars
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26 December, 2025Verified purchase
Disappointing
The steel components are nice, but the plastic parts are too weak to support the excavator. We have toys made with quality plastic and this is noticeably below that. The arm leans to the side from the weight, and the handle/lever buckles under the stress of trying to maneuver it. I don’t think it will hold up over time. I’ll be returning this.
Erik
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5 out of 5 stars
10 December, 2025Verified purchase
Tonka classic
Perfect gift for the grandkids. Brings back lots of memories
KEITH
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1 out of 5 stars
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12 October, 2025Verified purchase
Tonka excavator
Tonka excavator bought it at Target mostly plastic... junk. Excavator arm flimsy.. Child cannot pick up dirt or sand embarrassment.. to the name Tonka
PAUL
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27 September, 2025Verified purchase
Nice Tonka Excavator
Got it for my son who loves construction and farm toys for his 3rd birthday. He loves it.
Lynette
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1 out of 5 stars
10 September, 2025Verified purchase
mostly plastic
Hi - these are described as steel classics - but they are mostly plastic
Gigi
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12 August, 2025Verified purchase
Tonka excavator
Great grandson loved it..
Nana d
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30 July, 2025Verified purchase
Excavator
Bought it for my grandsons 4th birthday and he loves it. In the sandbox playing with
