Production Process
A caterpillar is the least threatening shape in the range, and that is the point. This one is built green with a segmented body, two long antennae tipped in yellow, lash lines over wide eyes, and a printed saddle band across the back.
It sits low, so the smallest riders in a queue can reach the bar without help, and the shell is short enough to turn between shop units. Mechanically it is the same 24V platform as the rest of the range: 350W brushless motor on the right rear, two 12V 20Ah batteries in series, 150 kg load, 5–6 hours per charge.
The shape, and who it suits
Segmented body and antennae give it a profile that reads from a distance, without the head being the only recognisable part.
The antennae sit above the rider’s eyeline, so they never block the view forward.
The body sits low on the wheels and the seat is reached from the side, not over a tall back.
Green works in garden centres, spring promotions and indoor play areas where a dinosaur would look out of place.
Started by coin or by handset
Unattended sites use the coin acceptor: token in, the timer runs, the car stops at the end of the session. Staffed sites use the remote, so an attendant can start a ride and end it early when a queue forms.
Both are fitted. Session length and speed limit are set for your site before the unit ships.
Session length, speed, music
1–99 minutes per session, 1–10 km/h on the dial, with 3–5 km/h for indoor floors. Music is read from an SD card in file order; nursery rhymes, a site jingle or nothing at all are all just different cards.
Battery and charging
24V 20Ah, from two 12V 20Ah lead-acid batteries in series, on the supplied 24V 20Ah high-current charger. 5–6 hours of running per charge; 6–8 hours to recharge from empty.
If it stops
One integrated controller under the belly handles the pack and reports voltage and motor faults. Most faults are found in five minutes; if the controller is the fault, it comes out with four screws and three plugs.
Drive is the right rear; the other three wheels are PU idlers at 120mm by 45mm. Steering uses six sealed dust-proof bearings.
Size and lifting
1.5–1.8m long, 0.55m wide, 1.0–1.5m high, 45 kg. Two people can lift it; it fits in a van.
Build
Frame welded
Drive mounted
Wiring run
Foam shaped over the frame
Segments and antennae carved
Surface texture finished
Silicone skin applied
Green paint and saddle print
Where it works
Indoor play areas, malls, garden centres and small parks on flat floors. It pairs naturally with an insect or garden theme, and it is a softer option than a predator shape where the audience skews young.
What a ride returns
Five minutes at 5–15 USD is the usual price. At 10 USD and thirty rides over an afternoon, 300 USD goes through the till; actual numbers follow footfall and local pricing.
Questions
Is it strong enough for an adult?
150 kg rating, so an adult with a child fits. Riding rules are set by the site.
Do the antennae break?
They are moulded as part of the head. If one is damaged, send a photo and we will quote the repair path.
How long does a charge last?
5–6 hours of running; 6–8 hours to recharge. A spare pack covers a long day.
Can we run it outdoors?
On flat hard surfaces, yes. Grass, slopes and steps are not what it is built for.
Can the music be changed?
Yes, by swapping the SD card or the files on it.
Matching it to a site
Send a photo of the floor and the length of run you have, and we will say what would need to change and how the unit would be set.
It is part of the ride-on electric car range. For larger insect models, the animatronic insect range covers static and animatronic exhibits, and venue details go in the quotation form.
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