Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force Camouflage Review
Dry, short-grass terrains and plain hard surfaces like concrete are easily handled by most decent children’s four-wheelers out there. However, to tackle terrains that are challenging e.g. muddy grounds, hills, bumps, slightly rocky surfaces and the like, it’s going to require more than merely “decent” battery-operated four-wheelers. What your child needs in order to drive through those difficult terrains is a battering-ram type of four-wheeler, and the Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force camouflage shown below is said to be the #1 battering-ram or workhorse ride-on toy on the market.
Attention...
The Kawasaki brute force Power Wheels is a pretty outdated product and no longer available, especially online.
However…there’s an even better alternative.
The following 2-seater ride-on will knock your socks off! Actually both pair of socks—yours and your kid’s.
This is one heck of a rugged and fun four wheeler, complete with FM radio and MP3 music feature which can be accessed via bluetooth. Be sure to check this one out.
However…there’s an even better alternative.
The following 2-seater ride-on will knock your socks off! Actually both pair of socks—yours and your kid’s.
This is one heck of a rugged and fun four wheeler, complete with FM radio and MP3 music feature which can be accessed via bluetooth. Be sure to check this one out.
Is it true? Does it really deserve that number one tag? To be honest, I have no idea. Fact of the matter is it’s the first ATV-style 4-wheeler I got for my kids. Other vehicles I bought in the past were normal “cars” such as the blue Ford Mustang for my eldest son, and the Barbie Volkswagen New Beetle Power Wheels which I gave to my niece, Rika. I wrote this Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force camouflage review as a heads-up for parents out there who might be interested in getting the vehicle, and also for the fun of it since I like writing, even though my writing skills are pretty poor.
Apologies for the rambling :) I’m going to get on with the review now, but first…
Apologies for the rambling :) I’m going to get on with the review now, but first…
Some Wee Bit of Info on the Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force Camouflage
- Able to carry two kids together (max weight capacity 130 pounds)
- The box contains 10 assembly parts (I’m not counting the amount of screws and washers)
- Assembly tool can be found in the box (a Philips screwdriver is required, but isn’t included)
- Neither LED headlights nor an FM radio are present on the vehicle, unlike a few select Power Wheels models
- The vehicle actually comes with a heavy-duty shovel
Whoa, the Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force camouflage is a beast of a 4-wheeler! The thing could hold its own through fairly challenging terrains such as mud holes, long wet grass, dirt, even bumps and hills. There are several small hills about a couple hundred yards from our place and the Brute Force was able to go up and down those hills with style. Our other ride-on toys can’t handle those hills. They aren’t very steep, of course, but pretty steep enough that I reckoned there was no way the Power Wheels Brute Force could charge up those hills either. Am glad I was proven wrong.
However, I noticed that going up and down those little hills drains the battery life a lot quicker compared to driving it on grass or asphalt covered grounds. Moderately rocky areas, the vehicle can take on too. We experimented operating the Power Wheels over some moderately rocky areas – also near our place, and were delighted to discover that tires didn’t get stuck. They went over the rocks like a champ and the credit goes to the vehicle’s “Monster Traction” tires.
Still, the vehicle did get stuck a couple times, haha. The first time, it got stuck in a mud hole, and the second time, in a hole which was well hidden by overgrown grass and weeds. My youngest was reversing the vehicle went one of the rear tires went into the hole and got stuck in it. Now, just keep in mind that those holes are quite deep. Both were about the same height as the tires. Mud holes that aren’t as deep, the Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force camouflage can take on with aplomb.
However, I noticed that going up and down those little hills drains the battery life a lot quicker compared to driving it on grass or asphalt covered grounds. Moderately rocky areas, the vehicle can take on too. We experimented operating the Power Wheels over some moderately rocky areas – also near our place, and were delighted to discover that tires didn’t get stuck. They went over the rocks like a champ and the credit goes to the vehicle’s “Monster Traction” tires.
Still, the vehicle did get stuck a couple times, haha. The first time, it got stuck in a mud hole, and the second time, in a hole which was well hidden by overgrown grass and weeds. My youngest was reversing the vehicle went one of the rear tires went into the hole and got stuck in it. Now, just keep in mind that those holes are quite deep. Both were about the same height as the tires. Mud holes that aren’t as deep, the Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force camouflage can take on with aplomb.
As far as handling goes, it gets A+ from my youngest and I. It’s easy to control because the steering is so smooth and responsive. The wife and I are also delighted that the Brute Force has a reverse gear with a set speed of 2.5 mph. And speaking of speed, the Kawasaki Brute Force camo is able to run at different speeds: 2.5 mph and 5 mph.
The first couple of days, we taught our son to drive the vehicle using only 2.5 mph gear. He mastered the controls – handling and working the foot pedals pretty quickly, so after 2 days, we gave him the green light to operate the Brute Force on “high speed drive” 5 mph. The look on his face was nothing short of pure joy! You’ll need a lock-out screw to either lock or unlock the speed options. Don’t worry as it’s very simple to do so, but of course, near impossible for a child because a screwdriver is needed for removing the lock-out screw. Details and instructions on this feature are in the user manual, and you’ll find the lock-out screw in the Brute Force box.
Oh and speaking of box, when I took the parts out of the box, I knew putting together the vehicle was going to be like a drive in the park. It has been mostly assembled truth be told, thus there are only a small amount of parts that you need to attach yourself e.g. the handlebars, the front part, cap for the steering column, battery, etc. Roughly 20 – 25 minutes is all it took to assemble the Kawasaki Brute Force – easy peasy lemon squeezy.
The first couple of days, we taught our son to drive the vehicle using only 2.5 mph gear. He mastered the controls – handling and working the foot pedals pretty quickly, so after 2 days, we gave him the green light to operate the Brute Force on “high speed drive” 5 mph. The look on his face was nothing short of pure joy! You’ll need a lock-out screw to either lock or unlock the speed options. Don’t worry as it’s very simple to do so, but of course, near impossible for a child because a screwdriver is needed for removing the lock-out screw. Details and instructions on this feature are in the user manual, and you’ll find the lock-out screw in the Brute Force box.
Oh and speaking of box, when I took the parts out of the box, I knew putting together the vehicle was going to be like a drive in the park. It has been mostly assembled truth be told, thus there are only a small amount of parts that you need to attach yourself e.g. the handlebars, the front part, cap for the steering column, battery, etc. Roughly 20 – 25 minutes is all it took to assemble the Kawasaki Brute Force – easy peasy lemon squeezy.
Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force Camouflage Review – Capping it Off
Overall, the Power Wheels Kawasaki Brute Force camouflage gets an A, but not an A+ unfortunately. As mentioned in the beginning of the review, the vehicle is tough – a beast in other words, it’s got good safe speed, the handling is also good, roomy enough to carry two young children, it’s capable of going on a number of fairly challenging terrains, and it also has that awesome rugged look.
Two things that are preventing this ride-on toy vehicle from getting that A+ score. One is that applying the sticker decorations was a real chore. Wish it had come packed with the stickers already on. The battery life is a bit disappointing. It often lasts about 2 hours, sometimes a half hour more, before you have to put it back in recharge mode for the recommended 14 hours minimum. My advice: buy a spare battery to keep the fun and laughter going for another couple hours or so.
Once Again...
This is an outdated product and pretty much next to impossible to obtain online. You might be interested in the following instead.
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