Tow Truck Sets
Tow Truck Comparisons

Tow Trucks

Tow trucks are among the largest and most functionally complex Technic models. Relatively few have been released, but all are very full featured. Most have wheel lifts and hoists powered by various means. All have front wheel steering and cable winches. Two are pneumatic. One even has a removable body.

So which is the best? Impossible to say among this lot. 8285 is the largest and most complex, 8846 is the most classic and compact, 8462 has the most pneumatic functions.

Sets
8285 Tow Truck	8462 Tow Truck
8846 Tow Truck	8435 4WD

Set	Wheels	Steering	Engine	Winch	Boom	Wheel Lift	Other
Feature Comparison
8285	10, 3 axles	Front rack and pinion	Differential driven V6	Rear ratcheting hoist	Lifting and telescoping via cranks	Pneumatic raise, Damped pivot	Rear crank driven outriggers
8462	6, 3 axles	Front rack and pinion	None	Rear ratcheting hoist	Rotating via crank, Pneumatic extending	Pneumatic raise, Pneumatic pivot	None
8846	4, 2 axles	Front rack and pinion	None	Front gear driven, rear ratcheting hoist	Static	Ratcheting pivot	None
8435	4, 2 axles	Front rack and pinion	Differential driven V6	Front ratcheting, rear ratcheting hoist	Static	None	Front independent swing arm suspension, rear pivoting axle, removable body

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Tow Trucks

Sets

Feature Comparison