Beyond the Broom: 22 Creative Rebuilds for LEGO 60249-1 Street Sweeper

The humble Street Sweeper set may conjure images of tidy city streets and robotic brushes gliding across pavement, but in the hands of a resourceful builder, its parts can be reimagined in astonishing ways. With its distinctive chassis, rotating brush assembly, and compact cabin, the Street Sweeper offers a perfect springboard for alternative creations that range from functional micro-vehicles to daring seafaring vessels. The set’s flexible hoses become aircraft landing gear, the broad sweepers transform into spaceship wings, and the sturdy wheels adapt seamlessly to trailers, aircraft, and more. By stepping beyond the box and letting imagination guide the build, you unlock a world of possibilities where a simple municipal machine becomes the cornerstone of high-speed racers, snow-clearing starships, pirate schooners, and even futuristic harvesting drones.

These alternate models—demonstrate how a single set can blossom into an entire city fleet, a fleet of tiny planes, or an armada of inventive vessels . Whether you’re a veteran MOC artist or a newcomer seeking to stretch your parts inventory, each of these designs provides inspiration to rethink color schemes, repurpose classic elements, and refine building techniques. Dive into this gallery of ideas and discover how the Street Sweeper can evolve far beyond its cleaning duties.

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Alternative Builds Gallery

 

60249 Mini Truck

By Keep On Bricking

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-33814/Keep%20On%20Bricking/60249-mini-truck/

60249 Forklift Truck

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-43997/Jef/60249-forklift-truck/

60249 Go Go Go Car

By Keep On Bricking

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-33451/Keep%20On%20Bricking/60249-go-go-go-car/

60249 Recycling Truck

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62328/Jef/60249-recycling-truck/

60249 Starfighter

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-41337/Jef/60249-starfighter/

60249 Snowplough

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-49979/Jef/60249-snowplough/

The Green Pearl – Street Sweeper Pirate Ship

By DoubleBU

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-54917/DoubleBU/the-green-pearl-street-sweeper-pirate-ship-alt-build-60249/

60249 Single Propeller Aeroplane

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42611/Jef/60249-single-propeller-aeroplane/

60249 Shuttle Bus & Trailer

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42857/Jef/60249-shuttle-bus-trailer/

60249 Racing Car

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62051/Jef/60249-racing-car/

60249 Bottle Bank and Transporter

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62939/Jef/60249-bottle-bank-and-transporter/

60249 Dumper Truck

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42416/Jef/60249-dumper-truck/

60249 Rear Drive Car and Carwash

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42676/Jef/60249-rear-drive-car-and-carwash/

60249 Torpedo Craft

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62110/Jef/60249-torpedo-craft/

60249 Jet Boat and Pier

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42614/Jef/60249-jet-boat-and-pier/

60249 Watchtower and Buggy

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62225/Jef/60249-watchtower-and-buggy/

60249 Rocket & Scaffold

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42722/Jef/60249-rocket-scaffold/

60249 Mini Harverster

By Legopard

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-45247/Legopard/60249-mini-harverster/

60249 Light Aircraft

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-42432/Jef/60249-light-aircraft/

Automated Sweeper (60249 Alt)

By Stud.ious

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-97256/Stud.ious/automated-sweeper-60249-alt/

60249 Lorry

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-62040/Jef/60249-lorry/

60249 Twin Jet

By Jef

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-44022/Jef/60249-twin-jet/

Boat Car Thing 60249

By legocool1234

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-106616/legocool1234/boat-car-thing-60249/

Trash-Boat (60249)

By Heaventree

Get the instructions: https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-111294/Heaventree/trash-boat-60249/

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Embark on your own Street Sweeper adventure by downloading these MOCs and discovering how far your imagination can sweep you!

 

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