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Big Rigs

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"Big Rigs" are also known in the USA as "Semi Trucks" or "Tractor - Trailers", and in the UK as "Lorries".  No matter what you call them, these are large multi-axle commercial vehicles.  In general, they represent the largest, most complex models that Technic has to offer.  This catergory is unique in that every single one of these models is also in another category.  The reason for this is that these trucks really have nothing in common except the basic subject matter of large trucks.  Therefore, features vary widely from model to model, but all have a wide range of impressive features (except for 8433).  Features range from pneumatics to dampers to crane arms to dumping beds.  Several have motorized features.

Picking a favorite is very hard here.  Each of these could be a favorite in its respective category.  8285 is the biggest, 8479 is the most unique and versatile, but if I could only keep one, I would pick 8868.

 

Sets

8258 Crane Truck
8258
8273 Off Road Truck
8273
8285 Tow Truck
8285
8292 Cherry Picker
8292
8415 Dump Truck
8415
8433 Cool Movers
8433
8436 Truck
8436
8462 Tow Truck
8462
 8479 Bar Code Multi Set
8479
 8868 Airtech Claw Rig
8868
8872 Forklift Transporter
8872

 

Feature Comparison

Set
Wheels
Steering
Engine
Other
8258
8 wheels, 4 axles
Front (2 axle) rack and pinion
V-8 driven by 1 rear axle via differential
Tilting cab, motorized outriggers, motorized rotating and luffing crane, telescoping crane, winch
8273
6 wheels, 3 axles
Front rack and pinion
None
Dumping bed, raising crane
8285
10 wheels, 3 axles
Front rack and pinion V-6 driven by 1 rear axle via differential
Pneumatic wheel lift, rear outriggers, raising and telescoping boom winch
8292
6 wheels, 3 axles Front rack and pinion None
Motorized raising and slewing personnel lift, telescoping
8415
6 wheels, 3 axles Front rack and pinion None
Dumping bed
8433
8 wheels, 4 axles
None None
Helicopter and trailer
8436
6 wheels, 2 axles
Front rack and pinion V-6 driven by 1 rear axle via differential Pneumatic raising hoist, telescoping
8462
6 wheels, 3 axles Front rack and pinion None
Pneumatic raising booom winch, slewing, pneumatic wheel lift
8479
6 wheels, 3 axles Front rack and pinion None
Motorized dumping and claw lift, programmable Code Pilot
8868
6 wheels, 3 axles Front rack and pinion V-6 driven by 2 rear axles via differentials Pneumatic loader with boom, claw, and slewing, motorized compressor
8872
18 wheels, 7 axles (including forklift)
Front rack and pinion None
Trailer with lowering ramp and jack, forklift


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