LEGO Technic Tow Truck

by Lego

Product Features

• Authentic model for skilled builders
• Tow Truck measures over 26" (66cm) long
• Pump the pneumatic cylinder to lift the telescoping boom and Turn the wheels to see the realistic V6 engine pistons move
• Open the hood to see the detailed engine and spinning radiator fans
• Includes building instructions to rebuild into a heavy load flat-bed truck and instructions for integrating Motor Set into the alternate model

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 12.8 x 25.5 inches ; 7.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 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: B000EULWMG
• Item model number: 4274070
• Our recommended age: 11 - 14 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 11 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #162,323 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This is not the tow truck you call when your car breaks down. This is the tow truck you call when your tow truck breaks down. Designed for heavy-duty lifting and towing, the Tow Truck is among Lego's most challenging, intricate model sets and is intended for serious model builders. It's a part of Lego's Technic line, which shows simplified versions of the workings of real heavy duty machines, such as farm and construction equipment. The set comes with 1,877 pieces and six full-color, illustrated instruction booklets that diagram tow truck model construction in 78 steps and the alternate model heavy-load truck in 95 steps, with many ministeps along the way. With that many pieces, it would be a good idea to grab a plastic portable organizer to make construction and storage a whole lot easier. Its real-world features include rear stabilizers, a working crane, rack-and-pinion steering, and a six cylinder engine with moving pistons and fan. Inside the box you'll find 25 part bags, 2 plastic rods, 10 plastic tires, a sheet of 20 decals, and the instruction booklets. Also included is an illustrated block inventory with part numbers, in case you need to ever re-order a replacement block. --Porter B. Hall

Product Description

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. Authentic model for skilled builders.

Pump the pneumatic cylinder to lift the telescoping boom. Tow Truck measures over 26" long. Turn the wheels to see the realistic V6 engine pistons move. Lower the stabilizers for towing heavy loads. Telescoping boom extends, retracts, lifts and lowers. Open the hood to see the detailed engine and spinning radiator fans. Includes building instructions to rebuild into a heavy load flat bed truck. 1, 877 pieces. Tow Truck measures 22"L x 6.5"W x 11.5"H.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big, black and beautiful, November 6, 2007

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Steen Winther - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: LEGO Technic Tow Truck (Toy)

This is a wonderful kit providing hours of fun building the two models. I first completed the alternative truck and was pleasantly surprised: it's huge, good looking and a great starting point for a big rig with a conventional trailer - this is a fine model in its own right.

The tow truck is beautiful: hefty and intimidating, fun to play with and a nice display piece - if you have room for it. Compared to the Lego 8421 mobile crane you get more value for money: same number of parts for a lower price but the building takes longer and the secondary model is outstanding.

Only a few minor setbacks: Prepare to spend a couple of hours sorting the bricks, which comes unsorted in twenty-plus plastic bags. And some of the red beams were from different production batches and had distinct color variations, but it helped to sort them into similarly colored groups.

Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great set, but don't pay too much, November 15, 2008

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K. Denyer (UK) - 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 (Toy)

It is one of the best value sets in terms of the number of pieces per dollar, but only if you pay close to the list price of one hundered and twenty. That is what I paid on Amazon, and is currently available on Lego's own web-site. Be wary of other sellers using the Amazon site trying to exploit ill informed customers with grossly inflated prices.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, December 31, 2007

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Bruce "Bruce" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 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 (Toy)

This product is not for the beginner but WOW what a kit. Our 9-year old spent hours sucessfully assembling the kit and is really enjoying the assembled model. We highly recommend this kit!