Tuesday, April 8, 2025

LEGO Technic 42203 - Attachment - Rubbish Bin Loader MK2

This is an updated version of my rubbish bin loader attachment for the LEGO Technic 42203 Tipping Dump Truck. As part of this build, the original tilt tray has been removed and replaced with a fixed rear tray, creating a more stable and functional platform for future upgrades. The tray sides have also been completely redesigned to better accommodate the rubbish loader mechanism. This new mounting standard will be used across all future attachments for consistency and compatibility.

Key Features:
Bin Loader from LEGO 42167: Adapted from the mechanism in set 42167, the loader has been modified for smoother operation and better integration with the truck chassis.

New PTO Drive System: Control is now mounted at the front of the tray and runs centrally down the body to provide a rear Power Take-Off (PTO). This powers the lifting mechanism for the rubbish bin, which is operated using the black gear at the front of the tray.

Independent Crusher Control: A rear-mounted crusher is integrated into the rubbish bin lifting body and is controlled separately using the black gear located at the top.

Secure Mounting System: The entire attachment slides onto the truck’s chassis and is locked in place at the front with a pair of pins. This ensures stability while still allowing for quick removal and swapping with other attachments.

Next Steps:
This is just the beginning of my modular upgrade path for the 42203 truck. More attachments are in the works to expand its capabilities and transform it into a true multi-role vehicle.



LEGO Technic 42203 - Attachment - Reel Mower

This is a new attachment for LEGO Technic set 42203, this is a reel mower attachment. As this is pulled along, the wheels make the blades turn.

This is mounted to my multi-function trailer, which will also be used for other attachments of this type going forward. The blue gear is used to control the raising and lowering of the road roller. It also features a "quick mount" system, where the grey 2L lift arm is used to easily lock this in to position.



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LEGO Technic 42203 - Attachment - Grader Blade

This is a new attachment for LEGO Technic set 42203, this is a grader blade attachment.

This is mounted to my multi-function trailer, which will also be used for other attachments of this type going forward. The blue gear is used to control the raising and lowering of the grader blade. It also features a "quick mount" system, where the grey 2L lift arm is used to easily lock this in to position.






Saturday, April 5, 2025

LEGO Technic 42203 - Attachment - Road Roller

This is a new attachment for LEGO Technic set 42203, this is a road roller attachment.

This is mounted to my multi-function trailer, which will also be used for other attachments of this type going forward. The blue gear is used to control the raising and lowering of the road roller. It also features a "quick mount" system, where the grey 2L lift arm is used to easily lock this in to position.








Wednesday, April 2, 2025

LEGO Technic 42203 - Attachment - Cherry Picker

This is my latest attachment for LEGO Technic set 42203, this is a Cherry Picker attachment. It connects using the same mounting points and system as my other attachments and can be easily removed as needed.

Full details can be seen in the video below.


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