Climb aboard the awesome Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245! This huge, robust, 2-in-1 LEGO Technic model is packed with authentic details and features. Turn on the included Power Functions large motor and engage the advanced pneumatic system (new for fall 2015) for complete control over an array of exciting motorized functions. You can operate the ultra-versatile crane arm mechanism, open and close the grabber, extend the outriggers or raise and lower the tipper body! Twin axle steering, double differential drive and fully independent suspension provide ultimate maneuverability, and the driver’s cab tilts to reveal a detailed 6-cylinder engine with moving pistons. Open the cab doors to access the detailed interior with dashboard, blue seating and steering wheel with Mercedes-Benz logo. This meticulously detailed 2015 model also features an extendable crane arm, 4 suspended axles, double wheels on the 2 rear axles, opening tailgate, warning beacons, wing mirrors and comprises 2753 elements, making it the largest LEGO Technic model ever produced. An authentic white, gray and black colour scheme and iconic 3-pointed Mercedes-Benz star add the finishing touches to this impressive model. When you feel like another building challenge, rebuild it into the rugged Mercedes-Benz Articulated Construction Truck.
Product Features
- LEGO Power Functions large motor
- Including extendable outriggers
- 2 suspended front axles with twin axle steering
- Independent suspension
- Includes 2753 assorted LEGO elements
3 replies on “LEGO Technic 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 Truck”
Abandon hope all ye who embark The last Technics model I built was a logging vehicle around 18 years ago (set 8443 if you were interested) and while I was on leave I got reminiscing about building it and running the pneumatics. So, I naively thought, as an adult I surely will be able to appreciate the ‘flagship’ model for 2015 which not only has double the amount of rams but also motorised tipping, outriggers, crane turntable and pump!
Great Lego/Mercedes link up. Excellent product, and great amazon service. Delivered a day before estimate delivery date.I found building the model pretty straight forward. Most of the bags are numbered for ease of building and the instructions are very clearly printed and easy to follow. There are c 2500 pieces in the set, and the instruction manual is just shy of 500 pages so not for the novice builder. The model took me aprox 8-9 hours to build.Product is very realistic, just like the Volvo loader from last year, and on the box are some pictures and specs of the real thing. Has plent of movement – outriggers, tiping cargo hold, rotating grabber. Phumatics to control movement in the grab, though the only downside is that lowering the main/bottom pump results in a very quick uncontrolled drop of the arm which is not realistic. Otherwise really good, fun and educational model.
Good set, good value If my life were to be sponsored by a company it would probably be lego. As a child every christmas either featured lego as the main present from santa or was a major factor on the agenda. As a “grown up” I have pretty much indulged in one of the big sets each year for the past 6 or 7 years now whether that be giant R2D2 or a pair of horizon expresses.