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Looking for an ATV for my grandson for Christmas

FrancSevin

FrancSevin

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I've been looking at getting my Grandson a small ATV so he can drive 6 miles of gravel road to the nearest town from Hippie Ridge.
He lives alone there and does not have a driver's license. So, his dad has to visit him every two weeks with supplies.

This one has my attention.

Massimos 125

For about $2,500 this mini Jeep would be ideal for him. Anyone familiar with it?
 
You should look at your state laws. In some states you need a driver's liscence to use an ATV on a road.
 
pixie said:
You should look at your state laws. In some states you need a driver's liscence to use an ATV on a road.
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In Missouri the ATV must be titled, and licensed with a tag, to operate on public "Highways." And yes, a valid driver's license. However, exception is made for "Agricultural use" which I believe allows him to drive it on the gravel access roads leading to town. Speed limit @ 30 MPH.
He must wear a helmet.
The electric pickup truck is not yet capable of a license for public highways in MO. Or even the USA. Currently, agricultural or recreational use only.

I would suggest this puts him in a gray area subject to the judgment of the local law enforcement. Said another way, unless he drives reckless or without a helmet, he's OK.

His main use will be hauling water from the neighbor's well. Once a week, a drive to a small local store for groceries and fuel. It is right off the gravel road. The nearest real town is 15 miles away. He has no reason to go there.
 
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Reviews on the Mini Jeep were mixes. Almost all complained of loose screws at delivery and failing break lines with rugged or heavy use.
Kewel as the toy jeep appeared, the maintenance issue was a problem.
We are going with a rugged E-Bike. This one has suspension on both wheels and a range of 60 miles in the full charge.
About $850 delivered to my home.
Great reviews.
AMAZON


BTW, no licesnse required.
 
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Your grandson could always plant a row of pine trees and call his place a "Christmas Tree Farm." Might get him around the agricultural aspect of the licensing.

I can neither confirm nor deny knowledge of someone who did this exact thing. But it wasn't in MO, so not 100% sure it would roll here.
 
knotsew innocent said:
Your grandson could always plant a row of pine trees and call his place a "Christmas Tree Farm." Might get him around the agricultural aspect of the licensing.

I can neither confirm nor deny knowledge of someone who did this exact thing. But it wasn't in MO, so not 100% sure it would roll here.
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E-Bikes under 28 MPH you have to be 16 or over,
And wear a head cap or helmet.
No insurance required.
Local roads only.
That's it.
 
FrancSevin said:
E-Bikes under 28 MPH you have to be 16 or over,
And wear a head cap or helmet.
No insurance required.
Local roads only.
That's it.
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right, but i was thinking about those little trucks/jeeps. if they can only get used as agricultural vehicles, he could do the tree farm thing.

just a thought. they'd probably be better in the winter, just because of the enclosed cab.
 
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right, but i was thinking about those little trucks/jeeps. if they can only get used as agricultural vehicles, he could do the tree farm thing.

just a thought. they'd probably be better in the winter, just because of the enclosed cab.
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Well, the cab enclosure was almost $500 bucks so no, the cab would be open.

My issue with the Mini Jeep was maintenance issues reported from current users.
The bike we bought had mostly 5-star ratings and only a few 4-star ratings.
And he will be legal on the rock roads for which it was built to handle.
Big fat puncture resistant tires.
 
I would think you'd have to show an actual legitimate income from said tree farm, as an actual farmer i know there's a lot more to it than just saying you're a farmer otherwise everyone would buy a chicken and be "farmers ".
 
Kevlar said:
I would think you'd have to show an actual legitimate income from said tree farm, as an actual farmer i know there's a lot more to it than just saying you're a farmer otherwise everyone would buy a chicken and be "farmers ".
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What's your problem here?

The only issue would be if my grandson did something reckless or failed to have a proper ID.
The Wife and I both checked it out.
Over 18
Under 30 MPH
Helmet
No Insurance required.

Quite honestly, the only dispute would be the rating on the motor. However, the literature puts it at a Class three. No license required.

My grandson will get in trouble only if he does something stupid or patently illegal. Kids drive equipment all the time here and the police aren't looking for problems because there seldom are any. In the opposite NE corner of Missouri, my son drove a car, in town, at the age of 8. I did so when I was 10. It was and is common.

This is a rural farm country, cattle raising country, where kids learn to do adult work at home. You must live downtown in some mega metropolis to worry so over such matters.

Whilst I do appreciate your concerns, I started this thread to get possible feedback on the Mini Jeep. Got Nothing.
Turns out he would need a license to drive that vehicle. Weird huh? But we switched to a bike because he currently rides one and the skills required to maintain and operate this E-bike are very similar.
 
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😂😂😂 I'm about as far away as you can get from a metropolis!!! Im a grain farmer, just offering my advice on licensing things under farm use, not trying to make anyone mad. Not sure why my statement bothered you but I apologize.
 
If you live in rural country, then you know I am right about law enforcement.
Your concerns are noted and appreciated. My concerns were, and still are, about the mechanical issues of the vehicles I was reviewing for him.

I live in a metropolis where young kids drive mopeds and scooters up and down my public street. They don't stop at the stop signs and drive recklessly well above the 25 MPH limit. Good or bad, no police bother them here. Concerns about very rural roads in Cow country
are kind of mute.

As to our rural property, the Sherrif has better things to do, and the local kids drive ATV's well beyond the speed limits often without a helmet. ATVs on public roads require a licensed driver. My Grandson's use of an E-Bike, doing less than 30 mph, will hardly be noticed.
 
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