The four powerful motorised functions built into this Mercedes-Benz truck are the outriggers which extend out, which you can then manually lower to stabilise the truck. The second function activates the pneumatic pump which can lift the crane arm out of the tray, swivel the crane round the side and lastly, a motorised function to tilt the rear tray to empty all your soil or cargo out.

The build is broken down into 6 main sections which are the front cabin with the bumper, the crane with the turntable, the front suspension with the steering, the gearbox of the model with outriggers, the rear suspension and tipping function and lastly the tipper body. Combined together, you get the whole truck.

A couple of the new elements in this set are the shovel piece, the gear-shifting elements, a sturdy linear extension element, new extra-long pneumatic cylinders with improved hose connectors, small pneumatic cylinders also with improved hose connectors.

The alternative model builds a main tractor unit and a very long trailer which attaches easily to the main tractor unit. You can then connect the power functions and utilise the full function of the B-model.

• • Features a LEGO® Power Functions L-motor combined with the most advanced pneumatic system to date so that you can take advantage of all the included motorized functions, such as the deployment of outriggers, crane arm and grabber automation as well as a working tipper body
  • The 2 front axles provide twin axle steering, 2 rear axles have double stacked wheels and 2 differentials, complete independent suspension, a moving 6-cylinder in-line engine, highly decorated cab, doors and tailgate that both open, and the iconic Mercedes-Benz star at the very front of the grill
  • Comes fully loaded with LEGO® Power Functions functionality!
  • Use the pneumatic pump to operate your truck!
  • Deploy the outriggers to keep your truck sturdy while operating the crane!
  • Super use-able crane arm function!
  • Front cabin can be tilted to display the 6 cylinder in-line engine!
  • All-round independent suspension
  • 2-in-1 model: rebuilds into a Mercedes-Benz Articulated Construction Truck
  • Crane arm extends 57cm
  • Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 (with retracted crane arm and outriggers) measures over 12” (31cm) high, 21” (54cm) long and 5” (14cm) wide

• Mercedes-Benz Articulated Construction Truck (with crane boom extended) measures over 22” (57cm) high, 29” (75cm) long and 6” (17cm) wide, and 11” (28cm) high with crane boom retracted
• Item: 42043
• Recommended for ages:11-16
• Pieces:2793

Why not buy the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 today and add it to your Technic collection?