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Set 42098 Car Transporter
Technic

Car Transporter

The Car Transporter recreates a heavy articulated lorry with a fold-out loading deck as a LEGO® Technic model. With 2,493 pieces and 191 unique parts, it's one of the larger vehicle sets from 2019. With no minifigures included, the vehicle's engineering again takes centre stage.

Set number
42098
Year
2019
Pieces
2,493
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
191
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 191

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Spare parts (15)

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Description

An articulated lorry with trailer

The model consists of a tractor unit with a cab and a long trailer whose upper loading deck folds out and lowers hydraulically. Black and Red define the tractor unit and recall classic heavy haulage trucks, while Blue adds colour accents to the cab. The cab opens to reveal a simplified cockpit with a steering wheel and seats. The trailer offers plenty of room across two levels for transporting smaller LEGO® Technic vehicles. Overall, the long vehicle reads as a faithful model of a real heavy-haulage truck.

Hydraulics you operate by hand

Unlike many motorised Technic sets, the Car Transporter uses hand-operated hydraulics, where pumps raise or lower the loading deck. Light Bluish Gray dominates the deck and frame construction, giving it a clean, technical look. This function makes the interplay of mechanics and movement directly tangible, without needing motors or remote control. For anyone new to LEGO® Technic, it's a good opportunity to learn hydraulic principles hands-on. This approach sets the Car Transporter apart from remote-controlled Technic sets and puts understanding the mechanics front and centre.

191 parts for a compact set

With 191 unique parts across 2,493 total pieces, the set shows the repetition of axles, pins and connectors typical of LEGO® Technic, forming the chassis and frame. The parts list on this page shows exactly which parts are included, which is useful if you're after spares or planning your own trailer builds. Anyone collecting LEGO® Technic heavy haulage vehicles will find the Car Transporter a set with an unusually long silhouette. That also gives the set a solid base of material for modifications or your own trailer designs.

A model for engineering fans

The Car Transporter appeals to anyone who enjoys mechanics and working models rather than classic figure-based play scenes. The combination of tractor unit and fold-out trailer keeps the build varied and rewards experimenting with the hydraulic function afterwards. Once assembled, the long vehicle also makes a striking display piece on a shelf.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Car Transporter 42098 have?
The set consists of 2,493 pieces across 191 unique parts; no minifigures are included.
How does the loading deck work?
The trailer's upper loading deck folds out and lowers using hand-operated hydraulics, with no motor required.
Is the Car Transporter suitable for beginners?
Yes, the hand-operated hydraulics without motorisation make it a good introduction to mechanical LEGO® Technic functions.

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