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Farm toys by age: from toddler to collector

Which farm toys suit which age? We list the manufacturers' age labels side by side, from toddler to collector.

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What does the age label say?

The age on the box is the manufacturer's recommendation. Toys in the EU must carry a CE mark: that is the manufacturer's declaration that the toy meets the safety requirements. Many models also carry the warning that they are not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts.

So read the age for each article. We show the age the manufacturer states, and you can filter on it under Age.

Toddlers: 1 to 3 years

For the youngest children there are pedal tractors from Rolly Toys. Rolly gives 2.5 to 5 years for rollyKiddy and rollyKid and 1.5 to 4 years for the rollyMinitrac trailer. For children from 2 years Bruder has the ROADMAX series.

Small models with loose parts are not meant for this age: note the warning for children under 36 months.

Preschoolers: 3 to 5 years

From 3 years the choice grows. Bruder tractors carry 3+ or 4+ in our data, Schleich Farm World has 3 years for 128 of the 139 articles in our catalogue, and Rolly lists 3 to 8 years for rollyJunior and rollyFarmtrac.

Big models such as Bruder at 1:16 are easy to hold and durable, and Schleich animals go well with them for playing farm.

School children: 6 to 9 years

As children grow they look more at detail and a wider range. Bruder has many trailers and implements at 4+, Siku has 1:32 models with lots of detail, and for outdoors there is rollyFarmtrac (3 to 8 years) or rollyX-Trac (3 to 10 years).

Build a farm in steps: start with a tractor, add a trailer and animals, and see what the child wants.

Collectors: 14 years and older

Britains lists a Prestige collection at 14+ on its site, and Universal Hobbies calls its 1:32 models a collectible, not a children's toy, recommended from 14 years. Wiking makes finely detailed models at 1:87, 1:32 and 1:160. For Wiking, check the label on the product page.

Collector models often have many loose and fragile details. They are meant for the display case, not the sandpit.

Frequently asked questions

From what age is Bruder suitable?

In our data Bruder tractors carry 3+ or 4+. For children from 2 years Bruder lists its ROADMAX series. Follow the age label on the packaging and watch out for small parts.

Which pedal tractor suits a 4-year-old?

Rolly Toys lists 2.5 to 5 years for rollyKid and 3 to 8 years for rollyJunior and rollyFarmtrac. Also check the body height Rolly gives for the article and, if in doubt, choose the smaller size.

Are collector models toys?

No, not when the manufacturer says so. Universal Hobbies calls its models a collectible for ages 14 and up, and Britains has a Prestige collection for 14+. Always read the label.

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FarmToyDeals does not sell or test anything itself. This guide lists what manufacturers state. Always check the age label on the packaging.

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