Open up the world of engineering for kids with this LEGO Technic Heavy-duty Tow Truck (42128) toy 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, exhaust pipe, 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 a 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 truck has a lifting axle to pull down extra wheels and spread the weight of loads. A great introduction to engineering for kids, LEGO Technic sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce LEGO builders to the universe of engineering in an approachable and realistic way. This tow truck with crane model measures over 8.5 in. (22 cm) high (with crane down), 23 in. (58 cm) long (with boom down) and 5.5 in. (14 cm) wide (with outriggers up). Contains 2017 pieces.