Set Facts
- The LEGO Technic Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane (42242) has steering, 4-wheel drive, a 6-cylinder piston engine, suspended axles, an opening hood and opening doors.
- The model includes a knuckle boom crane with outriggers and a pneumatic pump to lift and lower the crane for loading and transporting a pallet.
- The set is compatible with the LEGO Builder app, which provides 3D zoom, rotate functions and digital building instructions.
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane Reviews
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“The Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 captures the rugged character of the real vehicle with a detailed body, functional drivetrain, suspended axles, and a visible six-cylinder engine beneath the opening hood. Its standout feature is the pneumatic knuckle boom crane, which uses a working pump to raise and lower loads, while deployable outriggers provide stability during operation.”
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Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane currently ranks #67 out of the top most owned sets in Technic Licensed.
About Technic Licensed
The LEGO Technic Licensed theme features sets that are detailed, functional replicas of real-world vehicles, created through collaborations with well-known brands. Notable sets in this theme include the "42146 Liebherr LR13000," a massive crane with intricate mechanical functions; the "42136 John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor," which replicates the powerful agricultural vehicle; the "42169 NEOM McLaren Formula E Team," capturing the high-speed technology of Formula E racing; the "42107 Ducati Panigale V4 R," a detailed motorcycle model with realistic features; and the "42154 2022 Ford GT," showcasing the iconic sports car. These sets, released between 2020 and 2023, highlight LEGO Technic's commitment to realism and engineering precision, offering fans a chance to build and interact with accurate models of their favorite machines.
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Take model building to new heights with the LEGO Technic Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane (42242) construction truck toy for boys and girls ages 11 and up. This detailed model building kit is packed with features for kids to explore.
Steerthe Unimog, then drop the outriggers for added stability before trying out the crane. Use the pneumatic pump to lift and lower the knuckle boom crane, guiding it into position, ready to lift and transport the pallet. Other realistic features include 4- wheel drive, a 6-cylinder piston engine, suspended axles, opening hood and opening doors. This set makes a fun gift idea for kids who enjoy construction site play.
LEGO Technic construction sets feature realistic movements and mechanisms that introduce kids to the universe of engineering in an approachable way. Build with confidence using the LEGO Builder app, which lets kids zoom, rotate in 3D and track progress with easy-to-follow digital instructions. This set contains 1,189...
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