Gravel Goliath Dump Truck Playground Plan

Ready to haul in a truckload of fun? The Gravel Goliath Dump Truck Playset Plan is a mighty fine piece of playground machinery, built for little operators with expansive imaginations! Inspired by the rugged commercial dump trucks found rumbling through quarries and hauling heavy loads, this classic wooden playset brings serious construction site character to your backyard, school, church, or business. Its bold truck styling makes it an instant showstopper, while its generous play space gives a whole crew of young adventurers room to climb, explore, and get down to some very important business. Consider it a full-scale delivery of childhood fun, with absolutely no hard hat required!

Are you ready to build a playground that really moves the fun forward? This hardworking hauler offers ample of room to customize with slides, climbing features, swings, and other playground accessories to create a unique destination for kids of all ages. Its considerable design makes it a fantastic centerpiece for busy play areas where there's always another little construction worker ready to clock in. Best of all, the straightforward building plan makes bringing this impressive wooden truck to life an approachable DIY project. Whether you're creating a family backyard attraction or an exciting play space for a whole community, this dump truck is ready to carry a mighty load of smiles, laughter, and unforgettable adventures!

Features:

• Designed to aesthetically resemble a commercial dump truck.
• 260ft² in usable play space over 3 levels.
• 7' deck height mid section designed to accommodate common residential grade accessories.
• Two level design with 7 total entrance/exits to the 2nd level.
• 4' tall wheels.
  
• Rear and side openings on the bed allows for a slide, rockwall, cargo net and other accessories.
• Four ladder access with two opposite sides on the exterior and two inside with one in the bed and one in the cab.
  
• Designed for children aged 3-10.
• 49 page, step by step PDF plan.

Plan Category:

🚂 Vehicle Playset Plans

Exterior Dimensions:

• 10' Wide
• 20' Deep
  
• 14' Tall

Lumber List:

Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:

( 85 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'

( 27 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'

( 50 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 13 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'

2x2:

( 21 ) 2” x 2” x 3'

2x4:

( 51 ) 2” x 4” x 8'

( 69 ) 2” x 4” x 10'

( 15 ) 2” x 4” x 12'

2x6:

( 33 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 9 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
( 6 ) 2” x 6” x 16'

2x10:

( 2 ) 2” x 10” x 20'

4x4:
( 4 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
( 1 ) 4” x 4” x 12'

6x6:
( 6 ) 6” x 6” x 8'

1x4:

( 4 ) 1” x 4” x 8'
( 6 ) 1” x 4” x 10'
( 2 ) 1” x 4” x 12'