Project 42213 Unimog Mod and Attachments - 08092025 - Tilting Tray Removal and Rear PTO Added

Today’s update on the 42213 Unimog C Model brings a big functional change at the back of the truck.

I decided to remove the rear tilting tray feature. While it added some realism, the movement was limited and it restricted what I could attach to the truck. By taking it out, the rear of the chassis is now cleaner and provides a stronger mounting point for future attachments.

In its place, I’ve added a rear PTO (Power Take-Off). This modification allows the Unimog to power rear-mounted equipment through a simple gear connection. The PTO is driven via the central driveline and sits neatly at the back of the chassis, ready to connect to different add-ons.

This upgrade opens up a range of new possibilities for attachments — such as mowers, winches, augers, or anything else that can be powered by the truck’s gearing system.

The PTO is geared with a small bevel gear assembly (shown in the picture above) and keeps the build compact while remaining robust enough for Technic-scale accessories.

With the tilting tray gone and the PTO installed, the rear end of the Unimog is now much more versatile and better aligned with the “multi-function truck” idea I’ve been working towards.

Stay tuned for the first attachment to use this new PTO system!