All LEGO Technic Mercedes-Benz sets compared! 

In my eyes, the Unimog is a perfect fit for Technic, and it was executed perfectly: It's not a vehicle, it's a tool. (In fact, that's what its name means: Universal-Motor-Gerät.) You can attach all kinds of stuff to it, to get your job done. In the Lego version, this is true as well, with the standardized connections in the front and back that provide mechanical and pneumatic power. You are encouraged to create your own attachments, and imo, this is what all Technic models should strive for. The Actros is more beautiful, more mechanically complex, and just better in almost every way, but it isn't modular like the Unimog. The Zetros, like so many "Technic" models nowadays, belongs in the Racers line. In other words, I think Technic has peaked with the Unimog. There's never been anything remotely like it since.

Arocs is definitely number one for me, followed by the unimog with the zetros in third.

Arocs = best Unimog = great Zetros = ok Fun fact: Unimog is an acronym for Universal-Motor-Gerät which means "universal motor device" in english

I feel so proud to own an Arocs, my favourite Lego set ever!

As (kids) play set: Unimog As 'build set': Arocs As RC-set: Zetros - obviously As display-set/Vehicle-fleet-set: Arocs/Zetros. The Arocs is very good and all, but sitting there and realy loading the dump bed (almost) completely full with the pneumatic shovel is a pain in...... therefor the Unimog = best playset in my opinion Best set for me: None of those :D

The Arocs is arguably the best Technic set ever made. There is so much clever design and well thought out space management throughout the build, even just looking through the instructions is interesting. The pneumatics also work really well and make crane operation smooth (unlike most other pneumatic sets). The set, at the time, was also really good value for its price, and looks great compared to similar real trucks. It really wasn't that hard to build imo, you just need to be careful with the complex gearbox. The amount of functionality in this set for the price just puts 95% of other technic sets to shame.

It’s crazy that the Arocs was only $230 with all those features and pieces, would probably be over 400 today

Arocs, then long, long nothing and then the other 2. Great building experience, interesting and sophisticated suspenision, a lot of functions, awesome looks. It has a B model and it has a ton of useful parts - pneumatics (pump, 4 valves, 4 cyliders) suspension parts, wheels, panels. With only one set you can build a lot of other trucks, cars and mechanical stuff. ... and it has an electric motor. One of the best Technic sets of all times.

I bought the Arocs on eBay after watching this video. It’s an amazing set. Definitely a must have for any Technic fan

I got the Arocs for my 10th birthday. Loved it to bits and I've had it on my shelf ever since. Should add, even at that age I was a COMPLETE brick-head and didn't find any of it too challenging. I fear for what my parents had to deal with back in the day.

Had a unimog back in the day and absolutely loved it. I had fun modifying it to have remote control driving. It also has a really excellent gearbox and pneumatic system. The suspension articulation is awesome as well.

I take your point on the Unimog but the Arocs is much more pleasing aesthetically for me.

Great video as always The Unimog is very easy to motorise, with a space in frame for a large motor under the tipper, and then gear down the portal axles. Fitting a servo motor, there is a space just behind the cab in the main frame, but you have to move the engine 1 stud forwards to fit the server in line with the fake engine; not too difficult once you know the changes and it requires little changes to the build. Then you have a RC Unimog. The Arocs benefits with changes to the springs to improve the suspension. For me, I prefer the Arocs as the as the design/build of the chassis is better as I find the Unimog is made of lots of small pieces and not very strong - still a great model of course and a true Technics build. Like you the, the Zetros is last, but a fun rock crawler.

You can service the pneumatic cylinders in your Arocs by prying them open and applying some silicone grease in the rubber seals. It will feel like new.

I still remember building my Arocs at my Grandparents house on christmas morning

8110 is my favorite set, I bought it brand new from Legoland in Orlando as it was commissioned by lego with Mercedes Benz to celebrate the Unimogs anniversary.

I WANT ONE OF THOSE SO MUCH!!! but they are to expensive🙁

I only have the Zetros, but I bought it for 2 reasons: I already have the D11 [which is AWESOME, BTW] and want to see how the differentials work & lock. I guess there's a 3rd reason I got it: I want to collect all the Control+ models... which I have, but have only built the D11 at this point. Any idea what Lego has up its sleeve for 2022 Control+ and Supercar models?

I have the arocs and zetros and I’d say I prefer the arocs is better,even than unimog,I got it as a present in 2018 ,it was my first ever big technic set.It was brand new back then,sealed box I really enjoy the building experience of the arocs ,the tubing is the hardest part but I built it perfectly and the pneumatic system is still running smoothly and fast. Maybe u r just unlucky that the owner didn’t keep it in good conditions 🥲 Btw I got the arocs for 180 usd and I’d say I’m extremely lucky 😃 And r u gonna motorize the unimog?

Arocs is easily able to be motorized underneath the pneumatics, so it is 100% better than the Zetros, which sucks at obstacles. It also has a lot of playability with it’s motor so your rating only makes sense if you literally don’t test the set’s playability.

I only own the Unimog, got it in 2011 first big set I built (and is still my second largest, my largest is the Lamborghini I got recently). Great set with unique functions and look. Also to my shock I discovered that after over a decade (and after cleaning it with water) the set still somehow works. The suspension is weaker and the front doesn't work but the back powered by the air staff still works (gotta check if its the batteries in my other sets or that, that one my oldest somehow still functional)

Hello! I would like to ask you something. On my Unimog, I discovered that the axles center won't line up with the trucks center. It's only some millimeters, but it's annoying. Does your have this issue as well, or is it a building fail on my part? Thanks in advance!

Lucky to find a unimog now and i think the Mercedes range of models were among the best technic sets .. great reviews 👍👍👍👍

For me the Arocs is definitly number 1, then come a long time nothing, then the Unimog and on place 1000000000000 is the Zetros

Great video! Do you have any idea why those pneumatics on the Arocs aren't working properly anymore? I own the EW160E from 2016 and they work just fine...

Zetros has a reason to be loved. as it has the most variants of B models, from Humvee, G-wagen, Unimog to Jeep Wrangler, I dont see these much alt builts from 42043 and 8110

Your Arrocs looks to be suffering from the blue pneumatic pump problem. It's difficult to spot visually, as it only tends to expand and leak when in operation and the internal pressure exposes the crack. Lego recognised this and will replace the old rounded version with the square, re-enforced version if you contact them, or alternatively, super glue works.

Damn, I remember wanting Unimog so much when I got my first Technic set (8109). And then I was so thirsty for 42009 after getting 42008 next year haha

The Arocs was my first set with pneumatics, and trying to figure out those hoses was a nightmare. I had to reach myself how they work, so I could map everything out on my own.

Watching this while building a unimog moc

Arocs is the best one imo

Nice vid! When review of the Buwizz motors?

Very cool would like the unimog but with the zetros funtions

i guess once 42171 comes out you'll have to do a new version of this vid.

I just realized it would be awesome to have powered up compatible pneumatics valves. Not sure how it could be implemented, maybe with electromagnet ? And it would be quickly restricting if you cannot daisy chain and have to waste one hub port per valve tho.

I have 2 of the Unimog sets and one Arocs. I told myself if get the Zetros but I'm disappointed by how it wasn't a 6x6. Unimog is still my favorite.

The Zetros should have used pneumatics for the differential lock (and could maybe have locked all diffs?) so all three had been pneumatics!

I remember being very disappointed with the Unimog. It wouldn't stand up straight, the steering as you mentioned is very heavy and the turning circle is bigger than most kids rooms. I never bought the Arocs at the time but might give it a go when I come across one, or try and build it from parts I have. I'm totally done with Powered Up so that Zetros is definitely not on my shopping list. There are two more Mercedes sets in Technic but they weren't marketed/ branded as such. 8458 Silver Champion was a McLaren Mercedes and the Unimog had an earlier incarnation in 8848. I had that set as a child and loved it.

Nice! For the 1-3 rating, I would go with the same as you!

I don't expect LEGO to release any sets in the quality of the Unimog/Arocs anymore but they could at least try keeping Technic from declining any further

How did the price for both the unimog and the arocs double in one year??? I mean they are great sets but why now when i have the money to buy them (or thought i had)

Lol i had the unimog for sooooo long and didn’t know you could flip up the front!

I have the zetros and built it used it once and now I've built a moc I found of a Unimog with high/low gear instead of locked rear it's a locked 4x4 thing will go through anything its a little faster in high gear but not by much.

I have only Unimog, but i think that Acros is the best one. And zetros is 2nd in my mind. Unimog has more functions, but it's harder to use pneumatic rather than more motors and smart hub in zetros. Actos has more parts to build cars which is more important to me. I even don't have this 5x1 levers for suspension

I am thinking about buying the zetros but I want to know if you think it is worth the 300$ ?

unimog is my favorite, will you 4wd mod the raptor? I am working on a mod at the moment, if you mod it you will need to fully rebuild the chassis which takes some time

1:41 killed me xD

I’ve really wanted the orange unimog

Zetros arrived today and not built the unimog yet. I built the Arocs but I really didn’t like it so much

Unimog wins for me. I didn't bother buying the Arocs as it was too similar and the Zetros holds no appeal, the RC Off Road Buggy offers much the same for less money. My Unimog has got a snow plough on the front, as well as the bed and crane on the back!

Unimog és az Arocs megvan és mindkettő nagyon jó 🙂, remélem egyszer majd a zetrost is sikerül megszereznem csak az baj vele hogy nagyon drága ...

Zetros 42129 in first; i loaded 9 (nine!) kilos on its deck, and runs as if nothing happened. Very powerful. I don't like Arocs at all, too much expensive!

I have the arocs (a new one) and it is great, though some of the stickers need replacing.

Can anyone provide me a link where you can get a replacement sticker sheet for the arocs? I just bought one used and it could use some new stickers

The unimog steers reallly badly not because of the big tires, but because of the terrible suspension geometry. Due to the portal axle hubs, the axis the wheel steers around is really far from the wheel, creating a massive lever effect. It also has negative caster, which doesn't help with the steering when moving. Here's a video on the front axle of the unimog: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QT0YCePNB8o.html

I managed to get the Arocs for only £130

szia Balázs, jók a legoid :-D

For me it would be the Arocs because it is mechanically way more untrusting the the other two

8110 all the way. Best of the lot.

3rd: unimoc 2nd: zetros 1st: acros

One shockabsorber isnt connected 4:38 rear left

The Arocs beats them all hands down. The Unimog is great, too. The Zetros a total disaster. Looking at all the models you recently built and presented, I can understand that the Arocs is probably a bit above your construction capabilities. For people looking for a building challenge and a superb model, the Arcocs is the best Technic set Lego ever built by a mile. And here you are, putting it third on a list that contains the Zetros. I can only hope - for you - that you are joking.

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What is in your opinion the most complex LEGO Technic set you have ever built?

Hey balazs do you miss this iconic Feature that lego use to let the big sized technic sets to have b models? But getting rid of this iconic Feature is Conversial.

When will you review the new bat mobile

goood vidio

I wish lego manufactured actual cars

The Zetros is an absolute disgrace. It cannot be compared to the PF-Sets. Not in playability, not in building experience and especially not in price/value. Even if Lego gave it to me as a present (like to you) I could not like it.

Unimog all the way

Arocs❤

acros is my dream☺️

arocs have the most details

Arocs the best

unimog

unimog is best

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number 1 is father fius

I love the Mercedes but it alot of money

I have de arocs

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