Power Wheels 4 Wheeler – 12Volt Battery Powered Four Wheeler
We have chosen five different Power Wheels 4 wheeler toys that are perfect for educating your children about driving. They will teach your child the causes and effects while driving. Furthermore, they will help to raise their awareness and help them have better balance.
Four wheelers are characterized by bigger, sturdier wheels that are able to drive in harsher conditions. They can drive through uneven terrain as well as drive uphill easier than most other Power Wheels. These battery-powered 4 wheeler toys do not have doors or seat belts so it is important that the child is holding onto the steering wheel. They do not have any kind of remote control so if you want some more safety these toys are not good for that.
Seats on four wheelers do not have back cushion and some bigger models might be too big for children younger than three years old. Some Power Wheels 4-wheeler 12-volt have the lockout of higher speed and multimedia players or pre-loaded music while others don’t. We have also chosen only 12-volt motor toys as they are the most popular ones because of their optimal speed for younger children.
Most Popular Power Wheels 4-wheeler Models on the Market
Four-Wheeler Ride-on Toy
This battery powered 4 wheeler is made of durable plastic. The overall dimensions are 34”(L) x 24”(H) x 25.5”(H) with a weight capacity of 66 lbs and one seat. There is no seat belt or any form of parental control. From the features, it has working LED front lights that are bright enough for driving in the dark. They can be turned on with a button on the dashboard.
Below the steering wheel, there are three switches. One switch for fast and slow, with a maximum speed of 2mph. One switch is for turning the toy off and on and the other one is for changing the modes from reverse to forward. This toy can only be operated by a steering wheel and pedal as it has no controller. The rugged wheels are good enough to go over grass and bumpy terrain. It also has a horn button but no music or an ability to play any. This toy is lightweight at 25 lbs which make it easy for transportation. The recommended age of use is above 3 years.
The recommended charging time is 8-10 hours. The charger is included in the package along with the Power Wheels 4 wheeler battery.
Pros: Lightweight for easy transportation. LED lights are bright.
Cons: No remote control.
Barbie Power Wheels Four-wheeler
Hot pink with mint accents this Power Wheels is perfect battery-powered four-wheeler for girls. Chrome details and Barbie stickers make this Barbie Power Wheels 4 wheeler an impressive copy of a Kawasaki KFX. It has a 12V battery that is included along with the charger. The overall size of this toy is 25.1 x 19.6 x 40.8 inches weighing 58 pounds. Recommended age of use of this fisher price 4-wheeler is 3 to 7 years.
The plastic tires are rugged and good for driving on uneven terrain. They perform well on lighter mud, grass, and bumps.
There are two speeds available: 3mph and faster one at 6mph. The reverse is available only in 3mph speed mode. You can turn off the faster mode with parental control switch until your child is ready. It features one seat that can support only one driver and up to 65 lbs of weight. This four-wheeler has no seat belts or controller. The usage time that this battery allows is around one hour to thirty minutes depending on the speed used.
There is a lot of assembling needed but the instructions are clear and overall assembling is easy. The battery on this pink Power Wheels 4 wheeler can be exchanged and for any other parts we recommend referring to the model in the instruction manual and contacting the manufacturer.
Pros: Faster than most models. Performs well on uneven terrain.
Cons: No controller.
Best Choice 12V Green Power Wheeler
The ride-on toy has a large sturdy plastic frame with overall dimensions of 44.5″(L) x 30″(W) x 29.5″(H). It is ideal for children between the ages of 3 to 8 years old and this toy is 53 lbs heavy. The recommended weight of the driver would be between 50 to 60 lbs.
The motor is fueled by a 12V battery that enables this battery-powered four-wheeler to reach the maximum speed of 4mph. This toy supports up to one hour of driving time. There is an initial battery charge that lasts 18 hours because it forms the capacity. Then afterward all the charges are between 10-12 hours.
There are two different speed modes. The switch is below the steering wheel, and you can choose between a slow and fast mode. This toy can also go in reverse and it is operated through a pedal and steering wheel. This toy has no remote controller or seat belt. This Power Wheels four wheeler has a digital media player with a speaker that contains a USB slot, micro-SD card slot, and an auxiliary port. You are able your own music by connecting your device. There are also preloaded horn sounds. The back storage compartment is spacious, and you can store approximately two soccer balls. It has working bright LED headlights.
12V Battery and the charger are included in the package. To switch out the battery, you should refer to the model that is written on the battery. The assembling isn’t complicated but the instructions might be unclear so we would recommend watching the video instructions. It takes less than one hour to assemble the whole toy.
Pros: Assembling is easy. Maximum speed is 4mph.
Cons: No remote control.
Peg Perego Four-Wheeler Power Wheels
The overall size of this battery powered 4-wheeler is 43.8 x 27.8 x 29.5 inches and it weighs 50 pounds. This battery powered four wheeler has one seat that supports a maximum weight of 85 lbs and the recommended age of a driver is three to seven years old. The frame and the wheels are made of plastic.
It comes with a gear shift with two different speed modes; the 2.5 mph and 5mph. The higher speed is disabled for the beginners and you can lock and unlock it by your needs. There is also a reverse mode that will go reverse at a slower speed.
The 12 V Battery is strong enough for up to three hours of driving. Furthermore, this toy can be driven with a pedal and steering wheel. The steering wheel is easy to maneuver but as there is no safety belt or doors your child needs to hold onto it tightly. There is also no Bluetooth controller.
The 12V motor of this Power Wheels four wheeler might be a little loud for some. Because the wheels don’t have rubber traction strip it won’t do as well on rough terrain like gravel but it does work well on snow. Ideally, you would want to use it on asphalt or indoors. The 12-volt battery is included along with the charger. You can choose between two different colors.
Pros: Two-speed modes with the fastest one being 5mph. The manufacturer offers replacement parts.
Cons: Not performing well on uneven terrain.
12V Fisher-Price 4-Wheeler Ride-on Toy
This Fisher Price 4-wheeler is perfect for children of ages between three to seven years old. It has a 12V rechargeable battery that allows this toy to reach the speed up to 6 mph. It has two speeds to choose one. The slower one is 3 mph and faster one being 6mph making this one of the faster models.
Twist grip throttle is functional and you can change into higher speed with it but you have to enable it with the pedal as it has to be pressed all the way down. The pedal alone will give you only 3mph but combining the throttle and pedal it will reach up to 6mph on a flat surface. There are no doors and seat belt.
Wheels are plastic and they have no rugged strip in the middle which might make this toy have a harder time driving on wet grass as it is slippery. It is able to drive on up to 20-degree slopes but that depends on the weight of the child. It drives well on dry grass and uneven terrain.
There is no warranty on this Power Wheels 4 wheeler and for any kind of replacement parts you should contact the seller or refer to the instruction manual as some parts are unique to the model. The replacement battery can be purchased on its own. The battery and charger are included in the package.
Pros: Two different speed modes with a maximum speed of 6mph. Working twist grip throttle for more realistic feeling to the toy.
Cons: Wheels have no rubber strip so they might struggle driving on wet grass.
