Project 42213 Unimog Mods and Attachments – 26/08/2025 – Scissor Lift

Today’s addition to my Unimog C Model (42213) project is a scissor lift attachment – a functional and eye-catching build that gives the truck even more versatility.

The lift mounts securely to the back of the Unimog, using Technic pins and bracing. Operation is simple – a lime green beam is used to raise and lower the scissor mechanism, allowing the platform to extend smoothly upwards.

One of the features I wanted to add was stability and safety. To achieve this, I included a manual locking feature: a 3L black lift arm, connected via a blue half axle pin, which can be pushed into place to lock the scissor lift at various heights. This prevents unwanted collapsing when the lift is extended.

For the design, I chose a dark grey and red colour scheme. This ties in nicely with the red cab of the Unimog C Model, while also giving the lift a bit of contrast to stand out as a separate functional attachment.

This attachment works well alongside the other modifications I’ve been building and continues to showcase the adaptability of the 42213 Unimog C Model as a platform for different tools and machinery.