LEGO TECHNIC Tow Truck (8285)

by LEGO

Product Features

• Pump the pneumatic cylinder to lift the telescoping boom - Turn the wheels to see the realistic V6 engine pistons move
• Advanced builders can use a variety of technical elements, gears, pulleys, motors and beams to create functional and more
• Explore design and engineering principles by piecing together the inner workings of truck motors, suspension systems, steering columns
• TECHNIC building system helps children graduate to a more challenging
• Tow Truck measures over 26" (66cm) long
• Engages building experience where imagination is king and the child stays in the driver's seat

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 17 x 3.8 inches ; 0.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000EXH3Q2
• Item model number: 4272874
• Manufacturer recommended age: 11 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,520 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

King of the road. This amazing, fully-functional Tow Truck is equipped with rack and pinion front wheel steering, and an operating crane, winch and lift -- just like the real thing. Its rear telescopic towing mechanism lifts pneumatically to rescue stranded vehicles, while the ratchet-regulated winch secures the load. Open the hood to reveal the detailed V6 engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan! Side compartments conceal manual controls for raising the hook or extending and lowering the boom.

Product Description

King of the road. This amazing, fully-functional Tow Truck is equipped with rack and pinion front wheel steering, and an operating crane, winch and lift -- just like the real thing. Its rear telescopic towing mechanism lifts pneumatically to rescue stranded vehicles, while the ratchet-regulated winch secures the load. Open the hood to reveal the detailed V6 engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan! Side compartments conceal manual controls for raising the hook or extending and lowering the boom.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Tow Truck, June 23, 2008

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W. Greene "WoodyWoodPecker" (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO TECHNIC Tow Truck (8285) (Toy)

Okay this thing is about one of the greatest technic sets I own. I like it a lot especially with all of its functionality. I have enjoyed playing with it and building it. Although it doesn't see much use all the time it is pretty durable having rolled it around and stuff. The only thing I would say that could be a worry is the antennas and the exhaust stacks as they can fall if not careful or get bent. The one downfall I say this toy has is the inability to be able to actually tow my other lego sets due to how big the thing is and the size of the actual wheel lift. The only thing that it can tow is my model team big foot set with its huge wheels. Maybe if you modify the thing to make it more friendly to other technic sets would it work better but when it comes to trying to tow something like the 8421 set like I said the wheel lift is just not right to do the job. However, it is a great item and still can have loads of fun just towing around via the winch or pulling other legos with it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Jerry's Lego review, January 14, 2008

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Jerry A. Warren (Battle Ground, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO TECHNIC Tow Truck (8285) (Toy)

The Lego Tow Truck was the best Lego set I have bought and put together. The Tow Truck works beyond what I thought it would. I would recommend the Tow Truck to any who likes a challenge.