42175 Volvo VHD Snow Plow - ALT model

[M_longer]

My first alternate model for 42175 set.

Instructions:
https://rebrickable.com/mocs/MOC-193407/M_longer/42175-volvo-vhd-snow-plow/?spot=designer_mocs

42175 A model is a Volvo FMX. I decided to keep up with the make, but with a long nose version:

With a Tow Plow-based trialer

2111 parts from 2274.

Model features:
- HoG steering
- openable doors
- openable bonnet
- working inline-4 fake engine
- salt hopper spreader with moving belt
- belt drive can be disengaged
- pneumatically lifted front blade
- pneumatically lifted trailer blade
- trailer can be set to working mode

Front blade is raised with pneumatic cylinder (and goes down only with gravity, only lower inlet on the cylinder is connected). Operated by air pump and valve behind the cab:

This truck has been designed to be used as a standalone model without trailer too. To do so, a plug for rear pneumatic quick coupling is connected and keeps the pneumatic circuit sealed:

Main feature is operated by a worm gear. It sets drawbar, wheels and rear light bar into working mode, which allow trailer to drive in pararell behind the truck, cleaning the second lane:

More pictures:
https://bricksafe.com/pages/M_longer/42175-alt/tow-plow

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[thekoRngear]

Man! First the Unimog (42177 MOC) and now the Snow Plow (from 42175)! You are on a roll! Two of the finest MOCs from 2024.
We are grateful; the Unimog is my favorite MOC [so far] from G500 PL and, the Volvo VHD Snow Plow looks very dense for its compact size and given parts. Both the MOCs do incredibly better job when it comes to functions ❤️‍🔥
Keep at it 

[1gor]

Well to be honest when I see title Lego set xxxxx - alternative or B model, who else could be than you (or @eric trax) lately. It remings me a bit on Mack Granite with snowplow (as Mack Anthem alternative model); but it looks like official Lego set

[Paul B Technic]

Excellent, well designed.