Wooden Tonka Truck

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I recently bought this wooden Tonka truck at an estate sale and would like some information on it. I’m hoping to find someone who would know what exactly it is that I have. It doesn’t appear to be a toy because of it’s size, weight, (almost 10 pounds),and the fact that the wheels and bucket are glued so they don’t move. It looks more like a store display. Included are photos and measurements. I’m hoping you can help me with my quandary.

 

[HAPPYCAMPER]

You dont mention it,so going to assume no writing underneath?

 

[jewelerguy]

copied this from the following website:
Question: Did Tonka ever make wood trucks?

In today's high tech world, the slide rule has given way to the digital calculator. And a design engineer would be lost without CAD/CAM software loaded into his/her multi-gig computer. However, during Tonka's formative years, Tonka designers actually made their prototype trucks out of wood. That's right, wood! These wooden models would be critiqued and analyzed by the various design/engineering functions before being field tested by kids in the neighborhood. Feedback from the kids was often incorporated into the final toy design.

The preceding question was originally answered in 2000. Since then, under the leadership of Hasbro, the Tonka name was applied to wooden toy trucks the consumer has to assemble. Dump trucks, tankers, race cars and more were being made by Funrise Toy Corp in China under a licensing agreement with Hasbro.

here's the web site: Tonka Toys Trucks Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Page 5
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[jrpoppapump]

Vintage Original RARE Tonka Wooden Dump Truck Toy Box | eBay

 

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Thank you very much!! I've checked ebay before, and found wooden Tonka trucks, but not the posting you directed me to. It's exactly what I have!! Thanks again.

 

[tamrock]

NICE FIND