For the first few years Buddy L concentrated on a line of trucks that included dump trucks, railway express trucks, a number of different fire engines, a lumber truck wrecking trucks several “flivvers” modeled after the Ford Model T, a moving van, sprinkler truck and a bus..  The fire trucks come in several variations. They feature a very classic 1920s front and an open cab with either a cloth hose or an extending ladder on the back of the truck. The ladder extends up to five feet in the air with a hydraulic system. 

Moline Pressed using the same heavy-gauge steel that they used in the manufacturing of parts for automobiles and trucks. The immediate and soaring popularity of these sturdy and durable toys resulted in them shifting exclusively to the manufacture of toys within a few years.  equipment to delivery and emergency vehicles to Ford cars and trucks. All had moving parts, some had removable cargo, and a few were very elaborate. The durability of the Buddy L toys is what led to their success, but their popularity also came from their many moving parts, and in some cases, from intricate features such as hydraulics that actually worked. The early vehicles averaged from 20 to 26 inches and were sturdy enough for an adult to ride.