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Maisto Transporters and Tow & Go: Which Sets Include a Car?
Maisto transport sets do not all include a separate car to load. The red Actros set includes a Mercedes-Benz 190E, and the #80 JDM Garage ramp truck comes with a green Datsun 280ZX. The Bel Air Tow & Go set pairs a car with a trailer it tows. The Toyo Tires LoneStar offer lists a truck and enclosed trailer, with no separate passenger car named.
Choose the scene you want first: a car pulling a small trailer, a matching truck-and-car pair, or a long transporter as the main display piece. These four releases are listed at 1:64, but their contents and shelf space differ considerably.
Four sets, four different purchases
| Set | Included vehicles and trailer | Approximate listed size | Display choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tow & Go 15368B | Red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and Alameda trailer. | 5 inches total for the set. | A car towing its own small trailer. |
| Elite Transport 15055-22D | #80 JDM Garage ramp truck and green 1980 Datsun 280ZX. | Truck: 5.5 inches long. Car: 2.75 inches long. | A truck-and-car pair with matching racing graphics. |
| Transporters 11454RD | Mercedes-Benz Actros open hauler and red 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E. | Car: 3 inches long. Trailer: 14 × 1.75 × 2.75 inches. | An open transporter that keeps the carried car visible. |
| Custom Haulers 12418-TO | International LoneStar truck and Toyo Tires enclosed trailer; no passenger car is listed. | Listed model dimensions: 14 × 1.75 × 2.75 inches. | A long truck-and-trailer display with large side graphics. |
The two 14-inch figures need different reading. The Actros description labels its measurement as the trailer; the LoneStar description gives dimensions for the model. Do not use the Actros figure as a confirmed length for the complete coupled rig. If your shelf has little room to spare, confirm that full length before choosing it.
A compact car-and-trailer scene
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and Alameda trailer · 15368B
The red Bel Air has a black roof, and its Alameda trailer combines red and white with a dark window band. This is a towing scene: the car leads the trailer rather than riding on a truck. The pair gives you a complete subject without choosing another vehicle to carry.
The approximate total length of 5 inches makes this the shorter complete set in this comparison. If you plan to keep it sealed, allow for the card and blister as well; the model measurement does not tell you the package footprint. Packaging artwork may vary.
A matching car and ramp truck
The JDM Garage set combines a dark gray metallic #80 ramp truck with gold stripes and a green metallic #80 Datsun 280ZX (S130). The shared number and colors connect the two vehicles, so the pair can become the focus of a small garage or racing display.
The truck is approximately 5.5 inches long and the car 2.75 inches. Those are separate measurements, not a combined display length. The models are listed without opening panels, so choose this pair for its decoration and transport layout rather than opening-door detail.
See the exact JDM Garage truck and Datsun set for the current contents and offer.
Open decks or an enclosed trailer?
The red-and-black Actros in the main photograph carries the included red 190E on its upper deck. Its open sides let you see the car as part of the transporter. The trailer is plastic and has a working ramp. The empty spaces elsewhere on the decks do not mean that additional cars come with the set.
The Actros and 190E set suits a display in which you want the truck and its load to remain visible together. Reserve space for the ramp if you intend to display it lowered, and confirm the complete rig’s footprint for a fitted case.
The Toyo Tires International LoneStar takes a different visual direction. Its black, blue and gray enclosed trailer makes the large Toyo Tires graphics prominent. The listing describes an opening engine compartment and trailer ramp door, with a plastic trailer. Treat 12418-TO as a truck-and-trailer purchase: no passenger car is listed with it.
An enclosed trailer’s outer walls become the main side view. If seeing the carried car is your priority, an open transporter is the more direct choice. If the long rig and its livery are what interest you, the LoneStar gives those features more space.
Questions before choosing a transport set
Does every Maisto transporter include a car?
No. In these examples, the Actros includes the 190E and the JDM Garage truck includes the Datsun. The Bel Air is itself the tow vehicle in a car-and-trailer set. The LoneStar offer does not name an included passenger car. Choose by the exact set contents, not the broad series name.
Will another 1:64 car fit on the truck or inside the trailer?
The scale label alone cannot establish that. Compare the actual car’s width, height and length with the usable deck, door opening and interior space. A low car may also need clearance at the ramp. These listings do not provide a tested fit for every other model.
Does “diecast” mean the whole transporter is metal?
No. The Actros and LoneStar descriptions specifically identify plastic trailers, alongside metal and plastic components in the models. If material matters to your choice, use the construction details for that exact release.
Should I compare the model dimensions or the package dimensions?
Use model dimensions for an unpacked display and package dimensions for a sealed collection. A blister card or window box can occupy more space than the vehicles inside. For an open display, also leave room for the pose you want, including a lowered ramp or an angled trailer.
Browse Maisto models and vehicle sets for more subjects. If you are adding a transporter to cars from several makers, our guide to building a mixed-brand collection explains how a shared theme and deliberate scale choices can bring them together.
Return to Product Guides for more help comparing finished models, kits and display space.
