COBI Kettenkrad #2681 – WWII Half-Track & Trailer

COBI Kettenkrad: Small Vehicle, Big Wartime Workhorse

The COBI Kettenkrad brings one of World War II’s most distinctive utility vehicles to your collection. Set #2681 recreates the German Sd.Kfz. 2 with its unusual motorcycle-style front wheel, tracked chassis and cargo trailer. This 239-piece model combines a compact footprint with plenty of details to explore.

Built in 1:28 scale, the set includes a Luftwaffe soldier brick figure and equipment for a convincing supply scene. Load the trailer, position the driver and give this hardworking little half-track a place in your WWII collection.

COBI Kettenkrad Product Information

Dimensions correspond to the published assembled measurements of 185 × 45 × 50 mm. COBI Official Store

Distinctive Details from Front Wheel to Cargo Trailer

Look closely and you’ll find much more than an unusual silhouette:

• Recognizable half-track layout: A single front wheel, handlebars and tracked running gear capture the Kettenkrad’s distinctive appearance.
• Opening engine cover: Lift the cover to reveal engine graphics beneath it. Dashboard gauges add detail around the driver’s position.
• Separate cargo trailer: Display the trailer attached for a supply run or alongside the vehicle for an unloading scene.
• Luftwaffe soldier brick figure: The blue uniform, helmet, alternate cap and rifle provide several display possibilities.
• Supply and equipment accessories: A green drum, jerry cans, storage box, packs and tools help fill out the scene.
• Display nameplate: Identify your finished model with the included Kettenkrad Sd.Kfz. 2 identification plate.

The supplied product images show how these details work together. You can arrange the accessories beside the vehicle to show the set’s contents, or pack them into the trailer for a busier display.

A WWII Utility Vehicle with an Unusual Job Description

Developed by NSU, the real Kettenkrad combined a motorcycle-style steering arrangement with the traction of a tracked vehicle. Its compact size suited light transport work, while its tracks helped it cross difficult ground.

Kettenkrads served on the Eastern Front, in North Africa and elsewhere in Europe. Their duties included carrying soldiers, hauling loads and laying communication cables. These practical tasks made the vehicle useful well beyond the front line. Lyon Air Museum

Perhaps its most surprising role was towing aircraft. Kettenkrads moved Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighters around airfields, helping conserve aviation fuel. That connection makes the included Luftwaffe soldier especially relevant to the vehicle’s history. Learn more about the Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad on Wikipedia. Wikipedia

Build a Collection Beyond the Main Battle Tank

A supply vehicle adds a different story to a military display. Place this model beside a workshop, along a country road or near an airfield scene. The trailer and loose equipment invite you to depict the everyday work that kept larger formations moving.

For another unusual German vehicle in matching 1:28 scale, explore the COBI Goliath Tracked Mine Set #2680. Together, these models highlight two very different approaches to compact tracked-vehicle design. militarybricks.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the COBI Kettenkrad include the trailer?
Yes. The cargo trailer and the equipment shown in the supplied set images are included.

How many brick figures come with the set?
One Luftwaffe soldier brick figure accompanies the vehicle.

Does this model require stickers?
No. The set uses pad-printed graphics.

Is the listed length for the vehicle alone?
No. The supplied dimension image shows the 7.28-inch measurement spanning the Kettenkrad and its attached trailer.