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LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane (42242)

Technic · 1,189 pieces

From £104.99 at Smyths Toys · 5% off

Not retiring yet (on sale since 2026)

LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane (42242)
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Regular price £109.99

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Price history

Lowest price today
£104.99
at Smyths Toys
Lowest we’ve recorded
£104.99
Smyths Toys, 10 Oct 2026
LEGO’s regular price
£109.99
today’s lowest is 5% off
Tracked since
8 Oct 2026
No price change since
Price records (2)
  • 10 October 2026 · Smyths Toys£104.99
  • 8 October 2026 · LEGO.com UK£109.99

Prices at LEGO.com UK, Amazon.co.uk, Argos, Smyths Toys, Very, John Lewis, The Entertainer and Kidinn, checked daily. A line breaks when a store was out of stock or not selling the set.

LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane in other countries

The lowest price today in each country where LEGO sells it, converted at the European Central Bank’s rate. Delivery across borders isn’t included: most stores only ship inside their own country.

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Set details

Pieces
1,189
Minifigures
None
Ages
11+
Released
2026
Set number
42242
Theme
Technic
Price per piece
8.8pat today’s lowest price
LEGO.com rating
4.7
LEGO Insiders points
880

LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane building instructions

Official instructions from LEGO.com, free to download. The LEGO Builder app has them too, many with 3D steps. All instructions on LEGO.com

LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane parts list

1,189 pieces in 220 different parts and colors.

  • Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots, Black×19561332
  • Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot, Blue×5542924
  • Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, Blue×4843093
  • Technic Axle 3, Yellow×324519
  • Technic Axle 2 Notched, Red×2632062
  • Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle, Red×2411214

Parts list: Rebrickable.

About the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane

Take model building to new heights with the LEGO® Technic™ Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane (42242) construction truck toy for boys and girls ages 11 and up. This detailed model building kit is packed with features for kids to explore. Steer the Unimog, then drop the outriggers for added stability before trying out the crane. Use the pneumatic pump to lift and lower the knuckle boom crane, guiding it into position, ready to lift and transport the pallet. Other realistic features include 4- wheel drive, a 6-cylinder piston engine, suspended axles, opening hood and opening doors. This set makes a fun gift idea for kids who enjoy construction site play. LEGO Technic construction sets feature realistic movements and mechanisms that introduce kids to the universe of engineering in an approachable way. Build with confidence using the LEGO Builder app, which lets kids zoom, rotate in 3D and track progress with easy-to-follow digital instructions. This set contains 1,189 pieces.
  • CONSTRUCTION TRUCK TOY – Give kids who love heavy-duty vehicles a rewarding project as they assemble this detailed Mercedes-Benz Unimog with Crane (42242) model for boys and girls ages 11 years up
  • PNEUMATIC FUNCTIONS – This building set introduces new engineering skills as kids use the precision controls to raise and lower the knuckle boom crane to lift and move the pallet
  • PACKED WITH REALISTIC DETAILS – This construction vehicle is filled with authentic details including 4-wheel drive, a 6-cylinder piston engine, suspended axles, an opening hood and opening doors
  • HANDS-ON FUN – Kids can imagine life on a busy construction site as they play with their crane and explore its features before proudly displaying the model on a shelf or a nightstand
  • GIFT IDEA FOR KIDS – This LEGO® Technic™ truck set makes a fun gift for boys and girls who love construction site play
  • DISCOVER MORE CONSTRUCTION TOYS – Explore more action-packed play with the range of LEGO® Technic™ sets (sold separately), featuring realistic movement and mechanisms to inspire young builders
  • A HELPING HAND – Discover digital instructions in the LEGO® Builder app, where kids can zoom in and rotate models using 3D instructions, track their progress and save sets
  • DIMENSIONS – A 1,189-piece set with a toy crane model measuring over 7 in. (18 cm) high, 12 in. (31 cm) long and 5 in. (13 cm) wide

Description: LEGO.com.

LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane: FAQ

Is the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane retiring?

Not yet: the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane isn’t flagged as retiring. LEGO.com UK doesn’t list it as “Retiring soon”. We check every day and will update this page the day that changes.

How much is the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane?

The lowest price we found today is £104.99 at Smyths Toys, out of 2 stores selling it today (regular price £109.99). Prices change often: this page is updated every day.

Should I buy the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane now or wait?

Only 5% off: better to wait. The best price today is £104.99 at Smyths Toys, only 5% below the regular price. Technic sets are usually 22% off here: £85.79 or less would be a good price. Black Friday is 36 days away.

Where can I find the instructions for the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane?

LEGO publishes them for free on LEGO.com as a PDF, linked on this page, and in the LEGO Builder app.

How many pieces are in the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane (42242)?

1,189 pieces. At today’s price, that’s 8.8p per piece.

When was the LEGO Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane released?

It was released in 2026.

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