Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) - Truck

[Pauls Technic]

The Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) is a system I am designing to allow different truck bodies / functions to easily be added / removed from a basic truck setup.

I have now completed the truck which will be used as the basis for this, it is based on a C model of set 42075 which was designed by "iiLego". 
I have added / improved some features:
- Hand of God Steering.
- Single cylinder engine which is mounted under the cabin.
- Tilting cabin, this locks open.

I also made some general changes:
- Longer chassis.
- Minor colour changes.
- Remove engine and moved this to under the cabin.
- Removed A model stickers.
- Rear wheels are now half a stud wider.
- Added mounting points for different bodies and functions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) - Rubbish Bin Loader

The Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) is a system I am designing to allow different truck bodies / functions to easily be added / removed from a basic truck setup.

My first attachment is a rubbish bin loader, this is what is used here for our weekly rubbish collection. In this case I have used forks instead of a claw.

Functions:
- Lift and empty bin
- Tilt and empty rear body.

Both functions are controlled by knobs on the side of the body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) - Tow Arm

The Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) is a system I am designing to allow different truck bodies / functions to easily be added / removed from a basic truck setup.

My latest attachment is a tow arm, this is used for towing broken down vehicles.

Functions:
- Adjustable arm length (knob is used to extend this)
- Arm also adjusts height based on load attached.

 

 

 

[Tazmancrash]

Looks like a of the old universal sets from the 90s.

Great idea tho. But Mary 1/2 a size bigger would allow a bit more in the base truck?

[Pauls Technic]

Thanks for the feedback. I have a few different attachments at various design / build stages, I will be posting more of these as I finish them.

[Pauls Technic]

I am making some good progress on my next attachment, a cherry picker attachment. This will be posted soon.

Edited June 12, 2020 by Pauls Technic
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Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) - Cherry Picker
The Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) is a system I am designing to allow different truck bodies / functions to easily be added / removed from a basic truck setup.

My latest attachment is a cherry picker attachment, this is used for accessing high areas, locally they are used here my our local power company for power line works.

Functions:
- Adjustable bucket lifting (red knob is used to extend this)
- Manual swinging of the arm via the custom turntable base.

 

 

 

 

 

[Pauls Technic]

The Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) is a system I am designing to allow different truck bodies / functions to easily be added / removed from a basic truck setup.

My latest attachment is a shredder attachment, this is used for shredding items as they are loaded on to the truck.

Functions:
- Shredding of items as they are loaded, the grey lever is used to turn this around.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) - Tow Truck Forks
The Modular Truck Attachment System (MTAS) is a system I am designing to allow different truck bodies / functions to easily be added / removed from a basic truck setup.

My latest attachment is a tow truck forks, these are used for towing broken down vehicles. 

Functions:
- Lift and carry forks, these are raised and lowered by the control knob on the side.

 

 

 

Edited June 16, 2020 by Pauls Technic