The original green machine was made in the 70s and every kid who owned one, had to let all of his friends take turns on it. It was very big wheel, plastic all plastic...I found the new Green Machine by Huffy. First let me say that I was so happy I almost cried. Then I took it home and putting it together.. well I cried. You will need more hand tools than Bob Villa has. Also the directions were so so. Next, I rode it.. yes I am 31 years old 5 feet 11 inches and 140 lb. I fit it just fine, the seat is adjustable and it holds up to 180 lb. Riding it is SUPER. Through the lever and make that baby spin out!!! The new rubber bike tire on the front is a great upgrade over the old GM. Lastly, put your kid in protective gear.. this thing will flip. Huffy will discontiue it soon, after they get sued a few dozen time. BEST RIDE EVER. keep the shiny side up:)
Ok, update.. after 6 months the machine is still kicking.. however most kids will tip it over... speed kills. Wear protective clothes and a helmet or get road rash or worse.


THE WATER GUN ADDITION IS THE BOMB WE LOVE IT

It is funny calling a blue tricycle a GREEN machine.. but who cares?
5 stars

I wish we had this as a kid. It's a hell of a lot better than the crap plastic ones we had as a kid. Rubber wheel really lets the kids boogy compared to the old plastic one. Add a water gun........ forget it my kids went nuts for these bad boys! 4 stars

My kids loved the H2O they got for Christmas. My 9yr old (almost 5ft) can barely fit into it so we were a little disappointed in that but he is trying to fit so he can play with his xmas toy. As for my 6yr old he loves it and is able to get it to spin out on curves. 4 stars

Awesome, I got this for my 5 year old son I had the original and thought how much fun I'd had and just knew he would too. I infact couldn't figure out what I wanted for christmas so asked my wife for one. Now with the Super soaker stile cannon shoots over 20 feet has got to be one of the best ideas, yet. Yes, I'm 34 and weigh in at about 180 after reading another review where a 31 year old 5'11 can ride why can't I. And I do. It was the best Christmas thus far I got the WOW!!! from my son and we had a blast Xmas day riding and shoot each other with the water guns. If you are wanting to ride put a pillow between seat and tank works perfect. Otherwise it is very awkward to ride. Oh yeah hold on!!, with the new rubber super grip tire it goes as fast as you can peddle. Putting them together can be a little irratating put if you some what mechanically inclined not to bad. Have fun and might want to suit your kid up in some safty equipment. 5 stars

The H2o is awesome. Unlike the new 20" Green Machine, it has 16" wheels, a shorter wheel base and you can pedal backwards. The water tank adds more weight on the back, so it is less likely to tip over. Taller kids may not be as comfortable driving this vehicle, but if you've got one who is on the small side for their age, this is the vehicle for him/her. My son is 8 and could barely reach the pedals on the new 20" green machine - and since the seat was all the way forward, he kept tipping over when trying to spin-out. Also, the new 20" has a hand-brake and you cannot pedal backwards. Amazon, Walmart and Dicks Sporting Goods are the only places I was able to find the H20- it may be discontinued. 5 stars