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The MEGA BLOKS CAT 7801 Articulated Dump Truck is pretty good, but I notice defects in the design. First the good: along with the other construction CAT series vehicles, this one is a lot of fun for 3YO and up. It is compatible with LEGO Duplo bricks, but has more details than the typical Duplo vehicle. It has its own detachable engine (plastic molding, not a working motor) and engine compartment hood that opens up for access. There is a wrench that fits the wheel hubs and other parts, and this can be fun to perform pretend service on the vehicle.

Weakness: the overall vehicle is not rugged enough to be used in actual dirt or sand without making it a real mess with effect on the moving parts. The dump mechanism is a weakness because the rear hinge is too weak and comes apart too easily. The simulated hydraulic lifters for the dump are fun to look at, but are not rugged enough to stand up to serious play.
I like the concept and the accessories. Good value if you have LEGO Duplo blocks and other gear, but this is not as rugged as I think it should be. The other weakness is the articulated joint that connects the cab with the dump trailer. This is a great concept, but is not quite the best engineering. The cab hits the dump body and the center of the truck seems to sag a bit too much in normal use. But the truck rolls very well across a smooth floor, and the soft rubber tires are very quiet and look great.

For indoor use, with other vehicles and things, this is worthy. My son has the Mega Bloks CAT 614 Material Hauler and it gets more play time and is more rugged than this dump truck. But dump trucks are very important for most play activities. Have fun!

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