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FIFO Legacy Digger

FIFO Legacy Digger

  • Gives your child comfort and connection to you.
  • Complimentary Engraving (Valued at $99)
  • Handcrafted in Brisbane by ANZAC Veterans Using Our Heritage Master Wood Method™
Regular price $397.00 AUD
Regular price $797.00 AUD Sale price $397.00 AUD
50% OFF Sold out

Why FIFO Families Love It

  • “It’s like Dad’s machine — but small enough to hug at bedtime.”
  • “It gave me something to *leave behind* when I flew out.”
  • “My son shows it off to everyone — ‘This is from my dad!’”

🎁 FIFO EXCLUSIVE OFFER

🎁 FIFO-Exclusive Offer – Limited Time Only

💥 Save $400 (normally $797, now $397)  
🆓 Free personalisation (value $99)  
🚚 Free shipping Australia-wide  
📦 Built to order – ships in 7–10 business days

We’ve set aside a limited amount of digger builds JUST for FIFO families this month. Once they're gone, they’re gone.

Description

👨‍🍼You can’t be there every night — but your love still can be.

An Offer, exclusively for FIFO families, this handcrafted heirloom digger is more than a toy. It’s a tangible reminder that you're always there, even when you're away.

The Legacy Digger is a handcrafted masterpiece, created by Duncan, ANZAC Navy Veteran, using his Heritage Master Wood Method™.

Made from premium Australian cedar wood, it features a working bucket, boom, rotating cab, and wheels under the tracks for smooth movement.

Personalised with your child's name by Grant, ANZAC Airforce Veteran using our purpose build Legacy Engraving Sysyem™, this heirloom-quality digger is a luxury baby gift and a prestigious keepsake that will last for generations.

Paired with the Legacy Bulldozer or Truck, it’s a perfect way to celebrate your child’s birth with a piece that is both functional and meaningful.

Limited builds available each year.

Features

✅Crafted by an ANZAC Veteran– Built by Duncan, a dad and master woodworker  
✅ Premium Australian Cedar – Each digger smells like legacy and quality  
✅ Functional Design – Moving arm, boom, and bucket. Rotating Cab., just like the real thing  
✅ Custom Engraving Included – Add a name, date, or short message  
✅ Heirloom Quality – Meant to last for generations, not just one childhood  
✅ Built in Australia – No plastic. No shortcuts.

Quality Guaranteed

We pride ourselves on our high standard craftmanship. If there’s a defect in materials or workmanship, we will gladly repair or replace your item.

Dimensions

CMs

Length 22cm x Height 27cm x Width 14cm

INCHES

Length 8.5in x Height 10.5in x Width 5.5in

Safety and usage

Recommended Age: 3+ years

WARNING: Not suitable for children under 36 months. Potential Choking Hazard if Toy is Damaged.

Safety: Made with natural materials, carefully sanded, and coated with 100% toxic-free natural oils. Completely safe for children.

Bespoke Builds and Personalisation

Looking for something even more unique? Reach out to us for custom builds and bespoke personalization options!

We will personally work with you to Build your dream piece.

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Exclusively for FIFO families.

You can’t be there every night. But your love still can be.

We know how much you and your child sacrifice while you're away. That’s why we’ve created something special — so your little one has something meaningful to hold onto until you’re home again.

Why FIFO Families Choose the Legacy Digger

🧸 Eases Separation Anxiety
🌙 Soothes Bedtime Loneliness
🚧 Just Like Dad’s (or Mum’s) Rig
🪵 Built to Outlast Childhood
❤️ Makes Goodbyes Easier

Big luxury Handmade Wooden Toy Excavator Digger. Heirloom. Durable. Functional Arm, boom, blade. Rotating Cab. Pre-school boy playing with toy in Australian Bush.

A Piece of You, Even When You're Miles Away

Your job is far away. But you don't have to be.

This digger keeps you close to your child's heart— giving them much needed comfort and connection to you day after day, swing after swing.

Australia's Finest Because:

✅ Premium cedar wood
✅ Real moving parts
✅ Custom engraved
✅ Heirloom quality
✅ No plastic, no shortcuts
✅ Handcrafted by proud veterans

  • Duncan: Heritage Masterwood Method™

    Proud NZ Navy Veteran, ex Underground Miner & Creator of The Heritage Masterwood Method™

  • Grant: Legacy Engraving System™

    Australian Airforce Veteran and Inventor of our custom The Legacy Engraving System™

Our Prestigious Process

Australias #1 FIFO Family GIft

For Caring FIFO parents who want something deeper than another screen or plastic toy.

✔️ It gives your kids something real to connect with
✔️ It says, “Daddy/Mummy is thinking of you” — even when you can’t say it yourself
✔️ It’s the perfect welcome home gift or surprise mid-swing
✔️ It’s a piece they’ll treasure long after the shifts are done

A prestigious handbuilt wooden excavator in a luxury queenslander home

Heritage Masterwood Method™

Blending heritage techniques with modern expertise

Duncan meticulously shapes, sands, and assembles each piece by hand. From crafting intricate moving parts to achieving a flawless finish, his dedication to perfection is evident in every detail.

The Legacy Engraving System™

The Finer Dtails Matter

Designed specifically for Ballard Bear’s handcrafted pieces, Grant produces engravings that are cleaner, crisper, and more defined than rival commercial machines.

Australia's Number 1 FIFO Family Gift

Leave a Piece of you with them.

Customer Reviews

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Jason T.
Best surprise before fly-out

My husband gave this to our son before flying out the look on his face was priceless. Its his favourite thing now.

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Jake N.
I cried when he opened it

Our boy looked at me and said 'Im brave now like Dad' when he opened this. Enough said.

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Dean S.
Engraving was the cherry on top

Seeing our sons name on it made it feel personal and powerful. Thank you Ballard Bear.

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Nikki R.
Perfect FIFO gift!

My FIFO partner wanted something special this was it. Our boy calls it 'Dads truck'.

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Tom H.
Brought my boy to tears (happy ones)

Cant believe how thoughtful this gift is. It turned tears into joy at the airport.