Lego 42128 Heavy Duty Tow Truck alternate build
Toward New Horizons: 20 Creative Alternate Builds with the LEGO 42128 Heavy Duty Tow Truck
From the moment you unbox the LEGO Technic 42128 Heavy Duty Tow Truck, the possibilities extend far beyond a single model. The robust combination of pneumatic components, sturdy Technic beams, and realistic detailing makes this set a playground for your imagination. What if you could transform that tow truck into a high-performance snowplow, a self-loading log transport, or even a miniature mobile crane? Each of these alternate builds reuses every part in the original set, challenging builders to rethink familiar components and discover hidden potential in hoses, gears, and pneumatic cylinders.
In this article, we’ll explore 20 remarkable MOCs created by talented designers on Rebrickable, each demonstrating how a single official set can morph into an entire fleet of construction vehicles, specialty equipment, and even a replica of the Millennium Falcon! Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of pneumatic systems, sharpen your Technic assembly skills, or simply infuse new life into your parts bin, these alternative builds offer fresh inspiration.
As you read on, imagine the hiss of compressed air powering a foldable crane, the satisfying click of ratchets lifting a dump truck bed, or the thrill of steering a cherry picker high above your workspace. Each model highlights ingenious engineering solutions—leveraging the same pump, actuators, and lifting arms in completely different configurations. Plus, with direct links to the free instructions, you can rebuild your set in just a few steps and then switch to another design without buying extra parts.
Dive into this visual showcase so you can pick your next build and start constructing. After all, the only limit with LEGO Technic is your own creativity!
1. Self Loading Log Truck
Designer: Dyens Creations
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-92600/Dyens%20Creations/self-loading-log-truck-42128-alternative-model/
2. Scania Heavy Truck
Designer: technicprojects
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-109144/technicprojects/scania-heavy-truck-42128-alternate-model/
3. Scania XT Snowplow
Designer: technicprojects
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-97475/technicprojects/scania-xt-snowplow-42128-alternate-model/
4. 42128 B Model – Dump Truck
Designer: nguyengiangoc
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-84354/nguyengiangoc/42128-b-model-dump-truck/
5. Foldable Pneumatic Crane
Designer: time-hh
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-88844/time-hh/foldable-pneumatic-crane/
6. Construction Site Vehicles (Multi-Build)
Designer: technicbasics
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-86448/technicbasics/42128-alternate-models-construction-site-vehicles/
7. Flatbed Truck with Crane
Designer: DamianPLE Technic Garage
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-96339/DamianPLE%20Technic%20Garage/42128-alternative-flatbed-truck-with-crane/
8. Roll-off Truck
Designer: M_longer
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-170103/M_longer/42128-roll-off-truck/
9. Mercedes Actros with Tail Lift Trailer
Designer: lars_4444
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-142942/lars_4444/42128-mercedes-actros-manual-version-with-tail-lift-trailer/
10. Mobile Crane (B-Model)
Designer: Roelofs Creations
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-87855/Roelofs%20Creations/42128-b-model-mobile-crane-pneumatic/
11. Hooklift Truck “Mercedes”
Designer: time-hh
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-117959/time-hh/hooklift-truck-mercedes-42128-b-model/
12. Cabover Semi-Truck & Lowboy Trailer
Designer: time-hh
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-96572/time-hh/cabover-semi-truck-lowboy-trailer-42128-b-model/
13. Mobile Crane
Designer: mic8per
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-87883/mic8per/42128-mobile-crane/
14. Container Play Set
Designer: nguyengiangoc
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-88080/nguyengiangoc/42128-c-model-container-play-set/
15. Material Handler & Dump Truck
Designer: Repcovsky
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-123531/Repcovsky/material-handler-dump-truck/
16. Pneumatic Forklift
Designer: Mr_Jos
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-84399/Mr_Jos/forklift-42128-b-model-pneumatic/
17. Cherry Picker
Designer: Fabio_BrickintheWall
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-147144/Fabio_BrickintheWall/42128-cherry-picker/
18. Racing Pack
Designer: artemisovsky
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-105659/artemisovsky/42128-racing-pack/
19. Millennium Falcon
Designer: nopingrid_lego
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-185482/nopingrid_lego/millennium-falcon-42128-alternate-build/
20. Crane Truck
Designer: legoRookie2021
Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-95100/legoRookie2021/crane-truck/
