Build a Powerful 4x4 Heavy Recovery Tow Truck

Take on challenging recovery operations with the MOC-267088 4x4 Heavy Recovery Tow Truck Building Blocks. Designed and authorized by Nico71, this impressive 3,471-piece model combines a rugged four-wheel-drive chassis with a motorized recovery boom, stabilizers, winch, and articulated towing platform.

Inspired by the classic Unimog U425/435 off-road truck platform, the model recreates the distinctive engineering of heavy-duty recovery vehicles at approximately 1:10–1:11 scale.

Realistic 4x4 Drivetrain and Inline-Six Engine

The mechanical four-wheel-drive transmission connects to a simulated inline-six engine beneath the hood. As the wheels turn, the drivetrain operates the engine mechanism, demonstrating the interconnected engineering of the vehicle.

Functional Steering and Heavy-Duty Suspension

A Hand of God steering system operates the front wheels and is mechanically linked to the steering wheel inside the cab. Front and rear leaf-style suspension systems provide realistic axle movement, while locking pins help secure the chassis for extended display.

Five Motorized Recovery Functions

A single L motor powers five recovery functions through a series of reversing gearboxes: stabilizer deployment, crane boom elevation, boom extension, winch operation, and towing-platform adjustment.

Adjustable Recovery Crane and Winch

The crane features linear actuators for lifting and a rack-and-pinion mechanism for boom extension. A clutch-equipped winch system coordinates with the extending boom, adding mechanical sophistication to the recovery equipment.

Motorized Stabilizers and Articulated Towing Platform

Extend the stabilizers to support recovery operations, then adjust the rear towing platform using its motorized tilting mechanism. These interactive functions recreate the versatility of specialized heavy recovery trucks.

Tilting Cab and Opening Compartments

The one-piece cab tilts forward to reveal the internal mechanical construction. Opening doors, engine hood, side access panels, and toolboxes provide additional opportunities to explore the model's engineering details.

An Impressive Mechanical Engineering Build

Measuring approximately 50 cm (19.7 inches) in length and weighing around 3 kg (6.6 lb), this large-scale ABS model offers an ambitious construction experience focused on recovery machinery, mechanical transmissions, and functional truck engineering.

Best For

Adult builders, heavy-duty tow truck enthusiasts, off-road vehicle collectors, mechanical engineering fans, recovery truck hobbyists, advanced MOC builders, and collectors of functional construction vehicles.

Please Note

Motorized recovery functions require compatible motor and power components. Please confirm the included electronics before purchase.

This is an independently designed building model and is not officially licensed, endorsed, or sponsored by the original vehicle manufacturer.