Seat
Social-Emotional
possibility for being seated adds ease to shoveling, making it a controllable experience
The Excavator is a magnet for construction and role-play and is always in use. It attracts budding builders to dig, transport and turn sand. When digging, children need to navigate the handles and shovel, learning gross motor skills, coordination and logic. The digger encourages independent or social play experiences and teaches children to take turns and negotiation skills. This Excavator is made from quality stainless steel and has a beautiful Robinia timber seat. This is a must for any sand play space.
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Play Value
Play value is the value gained from play, the value that makes the child 'want' or developmentally 'need' to undertake the activity and thus gives the play item holding power. Play value can be described very precisely in developmental terms, looking into the human physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental stages.
Handhold
Physical
opens more hold positions and ensures good grip, necessary for rocking intensely which trains hand and arm muscles.
Shovel module
Physical
cross coordination to control the shovel thereby developing cooperation of left and right brain half which is necessary for academic skills such as reading.
Cognitive
navigating the shovel, filling and emptying it takes refined logical thinking.
Creative
sand and construction play is encouraged, leaving your mark on the playground.
2+ Years1 Users
Length
124 cm
Width
23 cm
Height
80 cm
Specifications
The Excavator is a magnet for construction and role-play and is always in use. It attracts budding builders to dig, transport and turn sand. When digging, children need to navigate the handles and shovel, learning gross motor skills, coordination and logic. The digger encourages independent or social play experiences and teaches children to take turns and negotiation skills. This Excavator is made from quality stainless steel and has a beautiful Robinia timber seat. This is a must for any sand play space.
This product, Excavator (NRO524), is provided by KOMPAN Australia.
Quality that lasts
All organic Robinia products by KOMPAN are made of Robinia wood which is sourced from sustainable plantation farms. On request it can be supplied as FSC® Certified (FSC® C004450).
Activities are made of high-quality stainless steel which is cleaned by a total pickling process after manufacturing to ensure a smooth and clean gliding surface.
Handholds are made of UV stabilised conditioned injection-moulded polyamide (PA6) which has great protection to all weather conditions. The ergonomically shaped handles guarantee a good and comfortable grip for all users.
CO₂ emission
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NRO524-0801
250.4
Total CO₂ emission (kg CO₂e)
3.76
CO₂e/kg (kg CO₂e/kg)
48.4%
Recycled materials
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