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Set 42038 Arctic Truck
Technic

Arctic Truck

The Arctic Truck is an off-road model from the LEGO® Technic line, built for rough, snowy terrain rather than the road. With 913 pieces and no minifigures, the set is all about mechanics: oversized tyres, a working chassis and functional details in the style of a real expedition vehicle.

Set number
42038
Year
2015
Pieces
913
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
130
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 130

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A chassis built for rough ground

The model sits on large, deep-tread tyres and a sprung chassis designed to absorb uneven ground rather than simply roll over it. The build is mostly black, light and dark bluish grey with blue accents, giving it a rugged, functional look suited to snow and ice rather than a race track. High ground clearance and a heavy front end reinforce the sense that this is built for expeditions, not city streets, and the deep tyre tread stands out clearly against smaller, road-focused Technic sets.

Steering and suspension that actually work

Like many Technic sets of this size, the Arctic Truck relies on mechanical function rather than looks alone: the steering is operated through a wheel or lever inside the cab, and the suspension visibly reacts to uneven surfaces. Building those functions is a large part of the appeal, since they show how gears, axles and joints made from bricks translate into real movement rather than simply dressing up a fixed body shell. Once the steering geometry clicks into place, the same basic principle turns up again in larger Technic vehicles.

913 pieces for an involved build

With 913 pieces and 130 distinct parts, the Arctic Truck ranks among the larger Technic sets of its year and suits builders who already have some experience with Technic connectors and chassis work. The build starts with the chassis and mechanics before the black and light grey body panels go on – a sequence typical of function-first Technic models rather than purely decorative ones, and it gives builders a clear look at the working parts before the finished shape takes over.

130 parts for other vehicle builds

Among the 130 distinct parts are axles, pins, connectors and panel pieces in black, light grey, dark grey and blue that work well in other vehicle projects. The full parts list on this page shows every element with its colour and quantity, useful for tracking down specific Technic parts for repairs or custom builds. With 913 total pieces built from just 130 distinct parts, it's clear how many connectors and axles repeat throughout the model.

FAQ

Does the Arctic Truck have working functions?
Yes, it has a steerable front axle and a suspension system that both operate by hand.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, the Arctic Truck ships without minifigures and focuses entirely on vehicle mechanics.
Who is this set best suited to?
Technic builders with some experience who are interested in steering, suspension and off-road vehicles.

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