First Trucks vs NEW Construction Vehicles: Which Set First?
By Orange Tree Toys | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: Comparisons
Compare the First Trucks and NEW Construction Vehicles sets from Orange Tree Toys. Find out which wooden truck set is best for your toddler's first vehicle toy.
Quick answer
For a classic variety of trucks, choose First Trucks; for focused construction play with a crane and truck duo, choose NEW Construction Vehicles.
Size and play style differences
First Trucks gives you three traditional vehicles—a pick up truck, cement mixer, and dumper truck—in bright red, blue, yellow, and green. This set encourages variety and role-play with different truck types. NEW Construction Vehicles is a two-piece set featuring a crane and a truck, designed for lift-and-load imaginative play. The crane adds a construction-specific action that the First Trucks set doesn't offer.
Price and value
First Trucks is priced at USD 8.57 (compared to USD 12.99), making it the more affordable option for families wanting multiple vehicles. NEW Construction Vehicles costs USD 11.09 (compared to USD 14.99), offering a specialized construction duo. If budget is a primary concern, First Trucks gives you three trucks for less than the price of the two-piece construction set.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Variety vs. specialization: First Trucks offers three different truck types for diverse role-play. NEW Construction Vehicles focuses on a crane-and-truck duo for construction-themed play.
- Price per vehicle: First Trucks costs USD 8.57 for three vehicles (~USD 2.86 each). NEW Construction Vehicles costs USD 11.09 for two vehicles (~USD 5.55 each). First Trucks is more budget-friendly per vehicle.
- Motor skill focus: First Trucks emphasizes grasping and rolling. NEW Construction Vehicles adds lifting and loading actions with the crane. Choose NEW Construction Vehicles if you want to introduce cause-and-effect play.
Product facts
- First Trucks: A delightful set of three traditional wooden toy trucks - a pick up truck, a cement mixer and a dumper truck. They are all very brightly coloured in red, blue, yellow and green and are ideal for little hands to grasp and hold. The three distinct truck types offer more variety for imaginative play, while the bright colors help with visual recognition.
First Trucks - NEW Construction Vehicles: Lift, load, and haul with this sturdy wooden crane and truck duo. Perfect for little builders, this duo is ready to lift, load, and haul their way through hours of imaginative play. The crane adds a unique action element that encourages problem-solving and fine motor skills beyond simple rolling play.
NEW Construction Vehicles
Which set fits your child?
Best for
- Toddlers who enjoy a variety of truck types and colors (First Trucks)
- Little builders who love construction-themed play with a crane (NEW Construction Vehicles)
Not for
- Families wanting a single, all-in-one construction set (consider a larger playset instead)
- Children who prefer only one type of vehicle (a single truck toy might be simpler)
