Buying notes for the Outdoor Merry Go Round for Sale
An outdoor merry go round is not one ride with two seat counts. It is a family of open-air carousel rides from 16 к 48 всадники, and what separates them is the site rather than the theme. A resort courtyard, a city plaza, a park path, a zoo lawn and a fairground pitch each ask for a different platform, a different fence and sometimes a different number of decks.
So this page is built around that decision instead of around a catalogue. Tell us where the ride stands and who walks past it, and the platform follows: a 16-seat outdoor carousel for a compact park, 24 to 26-seat builds for a busy square, the 36-seat single deck when the carousel has to anchor a whole zone, and the two-level 38 or 48-seat rides where the ground is limited but the visitors are not.
Outdoor carousel site requirements: plot, ground and power
Four site conditions decide which platform is realistic, and all four scale with the size of the ride. Settling them before the order is cheaper than settling them afterwards.
If you are buying a park merry go round for sale, the layout usually carries one constraint more than the plot: the route visitors already walk. A park carousel placed on that route out-earns a bigger ride hidden behind the attractions, which is why we ask for the site plan before we talk about seats.
How an outdoor merry go round handles the weather
Four parts of an outdoor carousel take the punishment, and each is specified differently from an indoor ride. The same applies to the figures: whether the order is a merry go round with horses, with carriages or with a themed animal collection, it is finished for the weather rather than for a hall.
Пескоструйная обработка, then baked layers
Steel is sandblasted and painted in multiple baked coats. On an outdoor merry go round playset that is what keeps the finish from flaking after the first wet season.
FRP that holds its colour
Figures are moulded in glass-reinforced plastic and finished for outdoor use, so sunlight and rain do not turn a white horse grey.
A lighting package built in
The lighting is part of the build rather than an accessory added later, sealed against water and wired to run every evening of the season.
The boundary is part of the ride
A powder-coated iron fence keeps the boarding line tidy and separates the moving platform from the path. It is quoted with the ride rather than after it.
Outdoor merry go round for sale: 16 к 48 seats on one or two decks
Eight builds cover the range, and every one of them is quoted as a complete outdoor package: platform, figures, навес, lighting and fence. The price you compare is the price you install.
| Строить | Riders | Платформа и высота | Власть | Перевозки | Ценовой диапазон |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal theme carousel | 16 | 6 м, 5.5 м высота | 380 В, 5 кВт | 1 х 20ГП, о 2,500 кг | From US$12,400 |
| Ocean theme carousel | 16 или 24 | 8 м, 5.5 м высота | 380 В, до 10 кВт | 1 х 40шт., о 4,800 кг | US$13,400 – 32,900 |
| Longines carousel | 24 | 8.5 м, 5.5 м высота | 380 В, 5 кВт | 1 х 40шт., о 4,800 кг | US$24,650 – 45,200 |
| Dream Star carousel | 26 | 8.5 м, 5.5 м высота | 380 В, 5 кВт | 1 х 40шт., о 7,300 кг | From US$45,000 |
| IP character carousel – duck, rabbit or circus theme | 16 | 7.5 м, 7.3 м высота | 380 В, 3 к 6 кВт | 1 х 40шт., о 3,000 кг | От 28 700 долларов США |
| 36-сиденье люкс карусель | 36 | 11 м, 13 м огорожен, 10 м высота | 380 В, 6 кВт, 8 кВт установлен | 2 х 40шт., о 13,600 кг | From US$66,800 |
| 38-seat double decker | 38 | 7.4 м, 9.8 м высота, two decks | 380 В, 11 кВт | 3 х 40шт. + 1 х 20ГП, о 18,800 кг | From US$105,000 |
| 48-seat double decker | 48 | 10 м, 14 м огорожен, 11.5 м высота | 380 В, 6 кВт, 7.8 kW total | 3 х 40шт., о 21,000 кг | From US$115,000 |
Which size belongs on your site is the next question, and the honest answer starts with the ground rather than the budget. A 16-seat platform carries a compact park or a plaza corner. А 24 to 26-seat builds fill a busy city square. The 36-seat single deck is the first size that reads as a landmark from the far end of a park. A two-level ride puts 38 или 48 riders on less ground than a single deck would need, and asks for a crane and three or four containers in return.
Where the ride has to travel between sites, тот folding model is the one that comes apart; a fixed pitch usually takes the ярмарка карусель вместо. А диапазон карусели lists every platform with its drive and container plan.
Running a park merry go round through the seasons
Outdoor carousels earn in the dry months and are damaged in the wet ones. The routine is short and it decides how long the paint lasts.
- Clear standing water from the base after heavy rain; drainage matters more than another coat of paint
- Check the fence anchors and the platform bolts at the start of each season
- Wipe and inspect the lighting and the electrical cabinet before the first evening opening
- Grease the moving parts on the schedule in the manual, and keep the spare list that came with the quotation
- On a two-level carousel, inspect both decks and both drive units – the upper deck is easy to forget
- If the park closes for the wet season, cover the figures and the turntable rather than the whole ride
Outdoor carousel sizing: when to move up from 24 всадники
Most outdoor projects start between 16 и 24 всадники, and the step above that is a site question more than a budget question.
A park carousel that runs full cycles at the weekend does not need more seats; it needs a faster boarding line and a second payment point. We say that before quoting the larger platform, because a bigger ride that queues badly earns less than the one it replaced. A resort development in Georgia took a wider park package on the same principle; the project notes show what was included.
How the outdoor package changes with the site
These four levers move with the venue, and they are what make two carousels with the same seat count completely different buys.
From plaza planting to a crane-set base
A council square usually wants the anchors concealed and the fence powder-coated to the park colours. A two-level ride needs a signed-off base and a lifting plan before anything ships.
How loud it is beside a terrace
A lower drive costs less and is the standard outdoor build. Where the ride sits beside a hotel terrace or a restaurant, the upper drive keeps the mechanism in the canopy and runs quieter.
The set that matches the venue
A zoo orders animal figures, a seaside town orders the ocean set, and an IP-led park orders duck, rabbit or circus characters. Figure sets are matched to the venue rather than picked from a list.
Coating, sealing and lighting
Coastal sites take the heavier coating and sealed electrics. A dark winter market spends its money on lighting. Both are decided with the drawing, not after delivery.
Outdoor carousel solutions by venue
Two platforms cover most outdoor sites, but the range does not stop at 24 сиденья. Once you know where the ride stands and who walks past it, the answer often moves up a size, or changes shape altogether.
| Outdoor scenario | Build that fits | Site package we add | Why it works there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neighbourhood park on the main path | 16-seat animal theme carousel, 6 м платформа | Powder-coated fence, LED lighting, one 20GP to site | The quickest payback in the range, on a footprint that fits beside a path |
| City square or pedestrian plaza | 24-seat ocean theme carousel, 8 м платформа | Изгородь, heavier base, wind-rated anchoring | More riders per cycle and a silhouette that reads across an open square |
| Прибегнуть, hotel courtyard or scenic area | 24 to 26-seat carousel with a custom theme | Upper drive for quiet running, warm lighting, decorative fence | Guests stay longer and the ride becomes the photograph of the property |
| Zoo or animal park | Animal figure carousel, 16 или 24 всадники | Figure set matched to the collection, fence in the park colour | The ride reads as part of the park rather than an add-on beside the gate |
| Waterfront promenade or seaside site | 24-seat carousel with a marine paint specification | Heavier coating, sealed electrics, fenced base | Salt air and wind punish a standard finish long before the mechanics give trouble |
| Theme park zone or landmark position | 36-сиденье карусель, 11 м платформа, 10 m tall | Themed canopy, animated figures, lighting show, two containers | Height gives the zone a landmark, и 36 riders keeps the queue moving |
| Large park with limited ground | 38 or 48-seat double decker | Crane assembly plan, two-deck fencing, three to four containers | Two decks double the capacity on ground a single deck would already use |
| Seasonal market or Christmas fair | 16-seat carousel with a themed decoration package | Festive figure and lighting set, fence, fast assembly | A short dark season is carried by the lighting and the figures |
| Traveling fair or carnival route | Карнавальная карусель or the folding model | Container plan, removable fence, spare-parts kit | One container per ride, and the folding platform moves on a trailer |
| Hotel or retail forecourt beside a building | 16-сиденье карусель with a weather package | Верхний привод, low-noise package, protected cable route | Compact enough for a forecourt and quiet beside a terrace |
| Entertainment centre with an outdoor terrace | 16 or 24-seat carousel, 6 м или 8 м платформа | Изгородь, canopy lighting, marked queue line | Links the indoor floor to the terrace and lifts the time families spend on site |
| Festival or exhibition ground, short event | 16-seat carousel on temporary power | Temporary power plan, fence, quick assembly | 5 kW keeps the ride inside a normal festival supply, and it leaves in one container |
The pattern across all twelve is the same: the ground decides the platform, the queue decides the seats, and the climate decides the package. Tell us the venue and the answer often moves one size up, or changes to two levels.
Outdoor carousel questions buyers ask
Which sizes can we order for an outdoor site?
From 16 к 48 всадники: 16, 24 and 26-seat single-deck platforms, the 36-seat single deck, и 38 or 48-seat two-level builds. The plot and the queue decide which one, and we confirm it on your site plan.
Can it stay outside all year?
Да, with the base, the fence and the paint system built for outdoor use. The figures and the turntable should be covered if the park closes for the wet season.
What is the difference from an indoor model?
The paint system, the sealing on the electrics and the fence. Ан Крытая карусель is specified around ceiling height instead.
How much ground do we need?
О 6 х 6 m for 16 всадники, 8 х 8 m for 24, and a fenced circle of 13 к 14 m from 36 riders up. The fence, the queue and service access sit outside those figures.
Do we need a fence?
Public parks and family attractions usually do, and it is quoted with the ride. The powder-coated fence is listed separately in the quotation so you can see what it costs.
Where do we start?
Send the plot or the plaza, a photo of the ground and the power supply you can reach. А carousel buyer’s guide lists the rest of what a quotation needs.
Следующий шаг
Send the plot or the plaza, a photo of the ground and the power supply you can reach. We will confirm the platform, the base and the fence, and come back with the layout drawing and the band for it.
- Страна
- Размер или план сайта
- Крытый или открытый
- Поездки, которые вы имеете в виду
- Дата открытия
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