The rear loading mechanism. Kids can actually open the back, place items inside, and tip them out - same basic motion as a real garbage truck. There's also a removable waste bin that snaps into the side. It's not just a truck you push around; there's something to actually do with it.

Yes. One removable waste bin is included. Kids can pick it up, load it with small objects, hook it onto the back of the truck, and tip the contents into the rear compartment. That sequence - collect, lift, empty, repeat - is what keeps toddlers busy with this one.

Mostly yes. The truck is listed from 18 months, and the rear mechanism is designed for small hands. Loading the bin and opening the back panel are both manageable at 2, though some kids need a quick demo first before they figure out the tipping motion. Nothing complicated.

43 × 22 × 19 cm. It's the largest truck in this comparison - bigger than the 38 cm Fire Truck 7022 and Tipper Truck 7123, though not quite as long as the 69 cm Maxi Truck 7102. A solid size for outdoor play, with enough room in the rear compartment to actually load something meaningful.

Yes, though the garbage truck works best with small solid objects - pebbles, plastic blocks, bits of bark - rather than loose sand. Sand tends to clog the rear mechanism over time. For pure sand play, the Tipper Truck 7123 or Maxi Truck 7102 are better picks. This one shines more in pretend neighbourhood or garden play.

None at all. Out of the window box and it's ready. No assembly, no charging, no parts to screw together.