Set Facts
- The model features pneumatic pump functions including an extending lifting boom, a lifting crane boom and an extending crane boom.
- The price of the set was increased from $149.99 to $159.99 RRP in August 2022.
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Heavy-Duty Tow Truck Reviews
The Brick Fan
“Overall, the LEGO Technic Heavy-Duty Tow Truck (42128) has lots of features similar to what the older Technic sets had. I will say that this was the most complicated Technic set that I’ve built.”
Bricksfanz
“The Tow Truck is styled after those more commonly found in the US. They are often made by Kenworth or for those of a certain age, think the Rhino truck from M.A.S.K. So the cab features a long bonnet nose, which can be flipped forward to reveal the engine.”
Full review at bricksfanz.com
Theme Analysis
Lifespan
19 mos (this set 31 mos)
Community Stats
Heavy-Duty Tow Truck currently ranks #22 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.
About Technic
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
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Open up the world of engineering with this LEGO® Technic™ Heavy-duty Tow Truck (42128) model. Packed with details, it’s a great tribute to the world’s best-loved tow trucks. Check out its authentic grille, air filters, lights, tailpipe, and fresh color scheme. Then explore all the pneumatic and mechanical functions that make this model so realistic.
A construction toy packed with working functions
This tow truck toy with crane is filled with impressive features. Open the hood to see the 6-cylinder inline engine with moving pistons. Steer by rotating the pin on the roof. Activate the crane, pump up the boom, pull out the winch and extend the outriggers. And for the first time in LEGO Technic history, this vehicle has a lifting axle to pull down extra wheels and spread the weight of loads.
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