SportsPlay Equipment
Merry Go Round 8'
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The 8 foot merry go round comes with a smooth finish and rolled edges for your children's safety.
- Space Needed: 20' x 20'
- Use Zone: 20' diameter circle
- Footprint: 20' × 20'
- Ages: 5 to 12 years
- Material: Steel
- Weight: 935.00 LBS
- SKU: 301143
Availability: 5-6 weeks
The 8 foot merry go round comes with a smooth finish and rolled edges for your children's safety. The equipment features a four piece platform built with heavy duty 11 gauge steel for years of playground use. This merry go round has a governor to control speed. Hand rails are 1-3/8 inch powder coated pipe. Includes grease fittings for bearing and shaft lubrication. Standard popular colors are Red (base) and Yellow (hand rails) or Green (base) and Tan (hand rails). The base is thermoplastic coated and available in Red and Green only. Handrails come in your choice of available power coat paint.
More 5 To 12 Years
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maximum weight capacity
Has a governor to control speed. Weight capacity- 5250 lbs. maximum. Accommodates 10-12 children. Offered in Red\/Yellow, Green\/Tan, or Purple\/White
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SportsPlay 8-foot merry-go-round different from other commercial merry-go-rounds?
The SportsPlay 8-foot merry-go-round uses 11 gauge steel construction and includes a built-in speed governor for controlled rotation. Most competitors use lighter gauge steel without speed control mechanisms. The four-piece platform design distributes weight loads better than single-piece platforms, extending equipment life under heavy school use.
How difficult is assembly and installation for the 8-foot merry-go-round?
Professional installation is required due to the concrete footing specifications and bearing assembly precision needed for safe operation. Installation typically takes 4-6 hours with proper excavation and concrete cure time adding 24-48 hours to the timeline. Your installer must follow ASTM F1487 mounting requirements and verify proper clearance zones before student use.
What age range and capacity limits apply to this 8-foot merry-go-round for school use?
This merry-go-round accommodates 8-10 children ages 5-12 simultaneously with a maximum combined weight capacity that must be verified with manufacturer specifications. You need 22 feet of clearance in all directions per ASTM F1487 standards. The handrail height and platform design specifically target elementary school students, not preschool or middle school age groups.