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Jumpster Jiver

wrote:
I got a really good deal (FREE) on a Mattel ride on Caterpillar dump
truck for my son at a garage sale. It had no markings or battery, so I
popped in a 12V motorcycle battery. When I switched it on, I heard two
pops from the back of the vehicle. I think that I burned out both
motors. So now I'm looking for replacements.

Since my quest began, I've learned that this toy takes a 6V battery to
drive both motors. I guess this explains the "pop" sound and confirms
my theory of the motors being blown.

The local repair shop wants $20 each and $100 to install them, which
is way more than the toy is worth--new. Does anyone know how I can buy
these myself? The shop wouldn't tell me anything.

Thanks for all the help.

Mark

Look on the local curbs on garbage day. These "power wheels" type toys
are usually thrown away when the battery will no longer hold a charge or
the children grow too large for them.
They probably all use similar motors, drivetrains, and everything else.