With all of the technology available these days, kids are spending more and more time watching a screen. Parents are finding it increasingly difficult to get kids outside. We all want our kids to have fun and enjoy what they’re doing. But sometimes it’s hard to convince them that a certain activity will actually be more fun than screen time. Well, we’ve got the ultimate hack for you today: buy a kids go kart and get those kiddos outside!
Every kid needs a go kart
Go karts have been around for decades. But go karts have also evolved into so much more than what kids were riding back in the 90s. Now, go karts come with state-of-the-art engineering and technology. And you can find a go kart to fit any age. Trailmaster has a whole range of karts built just for kids.
Our Kids’ go kart models
Trailmaster go karts are built around quality and service. Part of providing excellent service to customers I making sure that there is a product for their needs in the first place. That’s why Trailmaster doesn’t have only one kids go kart. Actually, Trailmaster has dozens of go karts perfect for children. Whether you want an electric go kart or gasoline engine powered go kart, Trailmaster has a model for your child.
Mini XRS+ Go Kart for Kids 4 and up
- no electric start
- full roll cage
- adjustable seat
- adjustable pedals
Breaking into the go kart world can get expensive, so we made sure to design a price point buggy that will fit the smallest of kids but still offer the most important features. The Bobcat series is the base model line with the most important features, but no frills. Any of the Bobcat karts will have XRS in the model title: think of the S as “standard” or “simple”.
The Trailmaster Mini XRS+ has all of the details that you need for fun, safe ride. This kids kart has a full steel tube roll cage, a bench seat with seat belts, rugged suspension, knobby tires, and easy to operate rack and pinion steering. These features make the kart easy for a child to drive. Plus, parents can have peace of mind that the kart is safe kids to ride.
Simple Features
The bench seat on the Mini XRS+ is adjustable by loosening two bolts and sliding the seat forward. The pedals are also adjustable, so you can move them closer to your child by 3″ or 6″. We recommend this kart for ages 4 and up, but some children even younger may be tall enough to reach the pedals and steering. As long as they have the skills to drive, and they reach comfortably, then the Mini XRS is perfect!
The plus (+) in the model name indicates that Trailmaster has upgraded this go kart from the previous specifications. In an effort to create the perfect kids go kart, the mini was overhauled to include new and improved features. The kart now has a wider stance, making it difficult for your child to flip the go kart over. Now with hydraulic brakes, you can rest assured that when your child hits the brakes, this go kart will stop quickly.
Price Point Kart
In order to keep this kids kart affordable, the Mini XRS does not have a battery of any electrical features. The engine is pull start only, with no electric start. It is easy and reliable enough for most children to crank on their own if you choose to teach them. There are not any headlights on this kart, nor any horns. This can be a pro or a con for this kids kart depending on your preference. If you’d prefer to have the electric start, headlights, horn, and tons of upgrades, then consider buying a Mini XRX+ for your kids.
Trailmaster Mini XRX+ for Kids
When you’re shopping for a kids go kart, you will find a lot of basic karts with no features. We even offer one of these basic karts in the Mini XRS+. But the Eagle series of go karts offers models jam packed with extra features. That’s why the Mini XRX+ is a whole different go kart than the XRS model. Consider that X to mean “eXtras”! This kids go kart is packed full of exciting features that you and your kids will love.
- bucket seats
- 5 point harnesses
- electric start
- headlights
- horn
- offroad tires
- remote shut off
Best Mini Go Kart
The Mini XRX+ is simply the best children’s go kart on the market. Built on a steel frame with a full roll cage, this kart has all the extra features to make your kids comfortable while they ride. The seats have been upgraded to a bucket style seat (all in one) with 5 point safety harnesses. Not only are these seats more comfortable, but they also give parents peace of mind that their kiddo is safe and secure inside the go kart.
The seat is adjustable, and both seats move as one unit. On this model, the seat slides easily by pulling a lever and sliding the seat forward or backward- like an automotive style seat. The pedals are also adjustable.
Safety First when it comes to your kids
Trailmaster thinks that safety is of utmost importance- so we’ve added all the safety features we could fit into this kids go kart. Led headlights make the go kart more visible, and provide lighting when the setting is dim. The horn is loud and easy to operate by a button on the dash. Your kid will be able to see and be seen!
Along with the electric start, this kart also features the greatest addition to any kids kart, ever! The remote shut off key fob allows you to stop and restart the go kart at any time. The key fob looks just like a fob for a vehicle with lock and unlock buttons- but where you press the button, the kart immediately shuts off. Because the go kart is heavy, it will roll to a stop very quickly an allow the parent to provide instructions, check on the kid, or remove the child from the driver’s seat. If everything is in order and the kid is ready to keep riding, you can press another button after 10 seconds to restart the go kart. This key fob will operate within about 100 feet of the kart.
Reverse for kids with extra go kart skills
If the Trailmaster Mini XRX+ sounds like a good fit for your child, you might also consider the Mini XRX-R+. This model is essentially the Mini XRX+ with the added bonus of reverse! The gears are fully automatic and easy to shift with a shifter handle in the floorboard of the kart. The gearbox is sturdy and reliable and easy to perform maintenance on.
Do you need reverse?
The need for reverse is up to the parent. You will have to decide if your child can handle driving in reverse in their go kart. Consider that kids this size may find themselves in a tight spot, stuck in the bushes, turned the wrong way on a trail, etc. However, you should also know that the kart is so light, you could easily pick up the front end and drag the kart around to point the direction you want it to go. Either way, the Mini XRX+ is the most amazing off-road go kart for a child.
Offroad go kart for Bigger Kids- Mid Range
The Mid range of go karts is the next step up from a Mini go kart. This model makes the perfect first go kart for most kids. it is recommended for ages 8 and up based on average size, but many kids as young as 6 can reach the steering and pedals just fine. One of the best features about the Mid size karts is that most adults will fit into it when needed.
Base Model Kids go kart
The Bobcat Series Mid XRS is the base model price point kart that reminds you of the 90s style karts that kids rode around the neighborhood- but way safer now. Even though it’s a base model, it’s got a lot of great engineering built into it.
With a pull start engine that is reliable and easy to crank, there’s no need to fuss over a battery or electrical system. This kart has a rugged steel frame, a full roll cage, front and rear suspension and off road tires. The bench seat comes equipped with a lap belt. The rack and pinion steering is easy to operate. No fuss, no frills, and plenty of room to customize!
Full Featured Kids Go Kart
Just like the different options in the Mini size range, the Mid size range also offers an upgraded version that is part of the Eagle series of go karts. This XRX model has all the extras. People often ask if there are any kits to upgrade or customize this kart for better performance. But the simple truth is that Trailmaster has so well optimized this go kart-nothing else could be done to make it any better!
Off road kids buggy
- 6.5hp engine
- electric start with pull start backup
- belt driven torque converter
- heavy duty drive chain
- oversized off road tires
- 5 point safety harnesses
- adjustable driver’s seat
- headlights and horn
The Mid XRX is packed full of all the features we could throw at it. The steel frame is durable with a full roll cage. The front end of the kart is stout and well cushioned with dual an arm suspension and heavy duty coil shocks. You kid will be able to drive this kart with ease. The rack and pinion steering is smooth and easy to operate.
This buckets seats are both comfortable and secure. With a 5 point safety harness for each rider, your kids will be safely fastened into the seat. The low center of gravity, safety harnesses, roll cage, and wide stance of the wheelbase all contribute to the overall safety of this go kart. The canvas canopy top provides protection from rain, mud, and sun. The only way it could be better is with reverse!
Trailmaster Mid XRX-R- a kids kart with reverse!
Look no further than the Mid XRX-R: you’ve found the perfect kids go kart. Built on the same frame and drive train as the Mid XRX, this kart also features reverse! All the same awesome engineering has been put into this go kart, plus a shifter, cables and a gearbox. Shifting is fully automatic and easy to reach-right in the floorboard in front of the seats. Your kids will LOVE their new go kart when this machine shows up at the house!
What better parenting hack could you find?
Nope that you know all about these go karts, take some time to watch a few videos from Go Kart Masters Academy! You’ll see exactly what these karts can do. You can even watch a video that helps you decide which size go kart your child would fit into. Get you a Trailmaster go kart today, and you won’t regret all the family fun and memories built around it!