How did you decide on this metal wagon vs wood one?
799670
Personal preference. Purchased more for size, room to grow with this 1. I wouldn't have chosen the wood though, splinters; or plastic, too light weight.
799671
My son and husband do a lot of work around the yard and we wanted good sturdy quality. We opted for the air tires (they come inflated and can be replaced, refilled with air, etc, as you would any bike). My husband added a small cross-bar seat for my son to sit on, dangle his feet over the sides and use the wagon as a scooter for down hill play. Our dog Skipper loves to pulled about the yard and sidewalk.
799672
We weighed the overall construction, including the sturdy wheels against a wood wagon and the ability to hold up in our climate (where it rains often). We have LOVED LOVED the Radio Flyer and use it regularly.
799673
I had one when my kids were small - very durable, good for all types of hauling, so I bought the same one for my grandson.
799674
This is a great wagon for off pavement use. It's very stable with its big tires and is great for pulling the grandson through the woods. He now enjoys pulling it around the gavel path in his forested backyard. My kids (long ago) had the wood wagon. It was great for pavement, but is not as sturdy as the Classic ATV.
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I just loked at the wheels. They both look the same. I snapped and unsnapped both equally with the little metal piece around the wheel. They do slide off easily if you pull them but the carriage has been perfectly fine as it. I do remember inhad trouble with the frot wheel and had extra pieces that I couldn't figure out how to use to I just assembled it to the best of my ability and the wheels have never been am issue. It's not a great answer but its reassuring hopefully that you can put it I together and it stays by Christmas Eve.
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It's OK. I suppose it depends on how much weight is in the back. Because of the high traction wheels, it is difficult to get it going. I loved the regular wherl version of this wagon in my childhood (my brother still has ours), but I wouldn't recommend the tires or smell of this version.
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I bought the Hugo for my mother. One selling point was that with the 8" wheels, she could get out in her yard or other outside location. I'm not quite ready for the Hugo yet, but if I were getting one for me, I'd go with the same piece.
348688
I ordered the wagon for one of my grandchildren and it arrived without any problems. My son put it together with no problems. Hope this helps?
59359
I agree with Barb. It is very nice quality. I bought the blocks with the wagon so there was storage. It was for our Granddaughter's 1st birthday, but it is something she can play with for a long time. You won't be disappointed.
55369
I don't know. My first Winnie Wagon, a black one was great. Had it for years. When I ordered a new one in red it only lasted a few months and the wheels got bent and didn't roll properly. Sorry I couldn't help.
863619
I see you have already gotten your answer but I wanted to let you know that this "wagon" has been one of my favorite purchases. I drag it all over full of my gardening tools and needs. It is extremely easy for me to handle.
2212134
We got the lighter weight plastic housing model (in silver, not black) and it works fine. I haven't seen the metal version, but the plastic one does not seem flimsy at all.
744348
I am not sure of the exact differences but our boys wanted the wheelie bar above the back wheel. We also chose the more expensive one because we wanted the higher weight limit for it to last longer into their teens. Hope this helps!
1180518
The handle is pretty high. It's not ideal for that. Kids already walking would probably enjoy it. Cruisers love the Radio Flyer walker wagon. It's sturdy, won't tip and you can even slow it down by filling it full of heavy things (like bottles of juice). Pricier but well made.
1549335
We love this wagon! Didn't have any issues with a strong smell and we're sensitive to that. Also ordered as a gift for a friend who equally loves it :)
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it's 150 lbs. direct from the Radio Flyer web site. It appears to be built as well as the classic red wagon, just slightly smaller and with plastic wheels rather than steel wheels which I believe have ball bearings. It is strong enough for most yard work or two small kids, and the smaller size is handy if you are using it indoors and need to move through doorways.
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I have purchased both: this one is an all metal frame. Incredibly sturdy. The front tire is a real tire (think bike tire), which is the reason for needing to purchase a new one from the original one--the plastic tire(s) wore holes in all of them. I highly recommend this one for quality. For convenience, not as much, this is MUCH heavier. Can't just throw it in the back of the vehicle to take to grandmas house ;-)
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Wagon is more stout (heavier) than a Radio Flyer type. To me it pulls very easily on very cheap wheels. It is a very narrow wheel set so it will tip easily going across slope or if you have a high load in it. Some sharp parts if this is a concern around kids.
763520
Given the similarities, I'd go with the less expensive version, with shield. You could always take off the shield if you dislike it, but it serves a use. Most of the other construction seems similar, and the one with shield has slightly larger wheels.
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Metal on wood. I agree with previous answer. I also put it together and it was quite easy.