There are myriad other options when it comes to finding donor junk. We recommend getting friendly with the local mower junkyard—every town has one—to scout and dream up ideas. The mower junkyard is going to charge more than the real grassroots sources, but the convenience may be worth it. Finding Said Junk

This officially licensed BERG John Deere Trac BFR go-kart is not only striking and stunning but very cool to look at. As part of the trac range of go-karts, it is a strong, impressive and robust go-kart that has been designed using more than 25 years of manufacturing experience. Young children from the age of 3 can now experience the feeling of driving a real John Deere styled machine. The wheels run fast and smoothly thanks to the roll-bearings. Steering can be done with just one finger due to the double ball bearing equipped steering mechanism.Our favorite is the ubiquitous Peerless unit, offered by the company that makes Tecumseh small engines. It’s found in many rear-engine riding lawnmowers as well as walk-behind snow blowers. There are several versions, but most are close-ratio five-speeds with a sequential shift pattern and reverse. Berg Go-Karts are manually operated vehicles powered by the rider's pedalling motion. It makes them an eco-friendly and fun way for people of all ages to enjoy outdoor activities. Variety of Models: Chassis Setup: Sooner or later, someone will start to upgrade the kart’s ride and handling. No matter who initiates these improvements, you’ll be able to work with your kids and see the benefits. Who ever thought that your 12-year-old would be seriously thinking about negative camber and a limited-slip? If we’re ditching the big engine on a rider, where do we turn? When opting for a centrifugal clutch and no transmission, we look at smaller horizontal shaft snow blowers, leaf blowers, pressure washers and chipper-shredders. If we’re going for a transmission, then just about any vertical shaft push mower will do the job—we prefer examples with overhead valves, though.

Most non-racing go-karts are based on bits and pieces from small engines. Think of the ones powering lawnmowers, snow blowers and other yard implements. We prefer to use four-cycle engines for our karts. By combining both the Swing Axle with pneumatic tyres, this go-kart gives you grip, balance and stability whilst giving you a comfortable ride and making light work of pedalling. Thanks to adjustable seat unit and steering column with handy steering wheel this farm go-kart will grow with your child from 5 years old. Heavy wheels with deep tread tyres fitted in the super durable frame provide a great ride through the fields and forests. The swing axle keeps the wheels on the ground, even on bumpy countryside terrain. Double ball bearings fitted into steering system, makes this agriculture kart extremely light to manoeuvre. If a transmission or belt drive is part of your plan, it’s easy to swap around pulleys to get a ratio that delivers the desired speed and power. You can also alter tire size to optimize power and speed, as taller tires give a higher top end. It’s a trade-off, however, as tall tires typically hurt acceleration.If you’re using a centrifugal clutch and a chain, you’ll want to shop for a smaller gear for the axle. (Most centrifugal clutches come with one gear size, so you’ll need to work with the gear on the axle.)

We’re talking about grassroots go-karts here. They can scratch your tool-time itch and make you a better parent at the same time. And when we say “make a vehicle out of junk,” we really do mean old junk. Our favorite chassis for these home-built yard karts come from cast-off ridinglawnmowers. Child safe - the tipping point is further out from the centre of gravity because of the 4-wheel design. BERG Farm John Deere BFR is a large pedal go-kart with characteristic body colour and markings, which exactly reflect this well-known agriculture brand. This fully licenced vehicle features large tractor tyres with wide mudguards, exhaust pipe and plate number, which make it looks like a complete tractor.The BERG Buddy will give you years of outdoor fun. This go-kart has a robust metal frame that can take a beating. Also, the adjustable seat allows you to get into the ideal position in the BERG Buddy. We always start with a pretty slow ratio to keep our kids safe, then increase slightly as necessary. As a bonus, the kids learn some math as they figure out how pulley ratios and gear ratios affect acceleration and speed. Get Out There Patience: A project like this holds out a big enough carrot for kids to realize the rewards that patience and hard work can bring—even in this age of instant gratification. The E-BFR system is electrically assisted. The harder you pedal, the more assistance you will get from the motor. The pedal support helps children from the age of 6 to reach speeds of up to 16 kilometres per hour!

The larger BERG Go-karts (children 5 years +) are available with four different frames for you to choose from. There is something for everyone, so it really depends on what you are looking for! Again, Peerless is the name most commonly found on these units, and we’ve used them several times. Most are traditional gear-type differentials, meaning they’ll allow for a lot of slipping. Even so, that’s still better than one-wheel drive.Which is your favourite go-kart? Is it a go-kart you can race around in as fast as you can? A go-kart in which you can explore the neighbourhood at leisure? Or a go-kart by a real tractor or car brand? At BERG we make beautiful and safe go-karts that every child dreams of. We also believe it is important that children can enjoy playing outside without a care in the world. Our go-karts are of excellent quality and guarantee years of fun! What is the difference between the go-karts? If farming is not for you, fear not, we have you covered. For the racing enthusiasts, the Berg LCD computer and flag kit are ideal to transform their pedal go-kart into a racing machine. Add a trailer to help mum or dad with the gardening, or a police siren and blue light to have your own little policeman about. An additional seat allows the user to have double the fun when siblings or friends are around to play.