Bruder 02052: John Deere 6920 Tractor with Front Loader, 1:16 Scale

As a 2003 release, the range available back then was not as accurately replicated as it is today, though we still consider the body shape to be nicely done. What we mean is as present on this driver's cab, there's no windows with all new models having so. Then there's the model without the height-adjustable tow hitch, again all present on new models.

John Deere 6920 Tractor

Even without the windows, you still get a nicely replicated John Deere 69 series tractor with the body shaped to how it looks in real life.

That's helped with imitation lights around the cab, a thin exhaust running up the side, mud guards, wing mirrors, steps on the one side leading to the open door - and accurate engine detail.

Well this engine detail can be viewed by opening the bonnet, the cab interior is all tanned colour with only the steering wheel in black.

Meaty Front Loader

Detachable front loader allows the child to use the tractor as a standalone model, or with use with the functional front loader that offers hours of scooping and offloading play.

The movement of the loader is similar to that of a real life one; with an up and down motion well they simultaneously use the bucket attachment with a tipping action.

As it clips on behind the front wheels with ease, it equally can be removed with ease. The lowering and raising action is helped by hand, as this is a manual loader with no crazy gimmick.

Grab/Bucket Attachment

Unique front attachment design that warrants a lot attention; well the bucket with teeth is used to scoop off the ground, the grabber keeps hold of the load by literally grabbing onto it.

But what can they scoop up is the question? We figure anything that is soft but child friendly; such as hay, in some cases wood chipping's, and even broken down sticks to grab onto.

As the front loader has the up and down motion, so does the manual pivoting attachment, with the option to remove the grabber function if this wished too.

3 Ways to Steer

Smaller John Deere tractor than previous models but its still one with all the active steering options; not at least the option to thread the steering rod through the cab roof to grab the steering wheel.

The next option - which is a little more fiddly - is steering the actual steering wheel by reaching inside the driver's cab to steer the wheels by hand from there.

Then there's the basic way, simply move the front wheels left and right well straightening them back up to move forwards in a straight line.

Tow/Front Coupling

Double the fun on this model with a fully functional rear tow hitch and a front connecting coupling for not only hosting the current counter-weight, but allowing front implements to be put in its place.

The rear tow hitch is not the usual height-adjustable hitch you'll find on newish models, but rather one that is stationary with no adjustable function - instead the steering rod sit's above the hitch.

As this is a Bruder John Deere tractor with a front loader present; this loader that can be used without a front implement attached, so you may want to look for a trailed implement to hook up to the back.

Open Cabin

After playing with this tractor for a short while without windows in the driver's cab you might be glad you went with this model after all, as it offers unrestrictive play.

You see, all models with a windowed - yet nicely replicated - driver's cab required them to squeeze there hands through the door to steer the wheel, well on this model access is gained from all angles.

As the steering rod reaches through the driver's cab roof well finding its spot well wiggling it around, without windows present you can find the spot to thread into by using the extra space for your fingers.