Workshop blueprint / HAU-07

Cargo Hauler - Packing Station Delivery Vehicle

A low-deck six-wheel delivery truck sized around packed produce, safe restraints, and the complete route to the trader.

Intermediate45–70 minutes1 mechanicVersion 1.0

Choose this build when

Packing Station and Farmers Hideout delivery loops
Bulky cargo that must stay physically restrained
Known road routes with repeatable turns

Choose another approach when

The cargo envelope has not been measured
The route requires narrow off-road gaps
The deck sits above most heavy components

01 / Size the job

Workshop baseline

Use these dimensions and targets for the first working version. They are a practical starting layout, not a fixed in-game preset; adjust them only after the baseline passes its tests.

Plan the craftable parts →

01Footprint: 14 × 26 blocks
02Deck: Between the axles
03Wheel layout: 6 wheels / front steering
04Restraints: Front, sides, removable rear
05Suspension: Tune with normal cargo
06Route reserve: Fuel for delays and return

02 / Prepare the bench

Part manifest

The quantities below describe one baseline build. Optional parts are marked so you can prove the working system before spending on lighting, storage, or automation.

PartQtyJob in this buildPriority

Metal Block Level 1× 140

Long chassis and cargo restraints

Required

Wheel× 6

Loaded road contact

Required

Bearing× 8

Wheel hubs and steering

Required

Off-Road Suspension Level 1× 6

Cargo load control

Required

Driver's Seat Level 1× 1

Driving controls

Required

Gas Engine Level 1× 1

Loaded route power

Required

Switch× 1

Rear restraint or lights

Optional

Headlight× 2

Night delivery visibility

Optional

03 / Count before crafting

Direct crafting cost

This total multiplies each listed part by its preferred Craftbot or Mechanic Station recipe. Processed materials and block recipes are shown as direct inputs instead of being expanded into every earlier production step.

Craftable part types: 8/8
Station time: 5m 35s
Input types: 10

Recalculate in the Crafting Planner →

Combined direct inputsHAU-07

Scrap Metal Block× 280

Metal Block Level 1× 201

Wood Block Level 1× 120

140 neededMetal Block Level 1

Craftbot14 batches · 1m 10sAvailable from the start

Scrap Metal Block × 280

6 neededWheel

Craftbot6 batches · 1m 30sAvailable from the start

Wood Block Level 1 × 120Metal Block Level 1 × 30Beeswax × 18

8 neededBearing

Craftbot8 batches · 40sAvailable from the start

Metal Block Level 1 × 8

6 neededOff-Road Suspension Level 1

Craftbot6 batches · 1mAvailable from the start

Metal Block Level 1 × 120Component Kit × 6Crude Oil × 12

1 neededDriver's Seat Level 1

Craftbot1 batch · 30sAvailable from the start

Metal Block Level 1 × 20Component Kit × 2Circuit Board × 1Cotton × 10

1 neededGas Engine Level 1

Craftbot1 batch · 30sAvailable from the start

Metal Block Level 1 × 20Component Kit × 5Circuit Board × 1Crude Oil × 5

1 neededSwitch

Craftbot1 batch · 5sAvailable from the start

Metal Block Level 1 × 1Circuit Board × 1

2 neededHeadlight

Craftbot2 batches · 10sAvailable from the start

Metal Block Level 1 × 2Glass Block × 2Circuit Board × 2Glue × 2

04 / Build in testable systems

Construction sequence

Do not place the next system until the checkpoint under the current stage is true. That keeps steering, motion, power, and storage failures separate.

Stage goal

Build the cargo envelope first

Reserve space for the largest normal load before the cab is shaped.

Mark the deck between the axles.
Represent the widest and tallest load with temporary blocks.
Add front and side restraints around that volume.

Stage goal

Prove the empty route

Measure turns, slopes, and repair pull-offs without valuable cargo.

Drive to the Packing Station or trader empty.
Record the narrowest turn and steepest approach.
Confirm the rear restraint can open at the destination.

Stage goal

Tune with disposable weight

Set suspension and engine power for the real operating condition.

Place test mass low and centered on the deck.
Adjust suspension equally on each axle.
Repeat braking, slope, and full-lock tests.

Stage goal

Load and secure the delivery

Keep cargo inside during braking, turning, and rollover.

Load heaviest objects near the deck center.
Close the rear restraint before moving.
Perform a short brake test before leaving the farm.

05 / Use the right tool at the right moment

Workshop tools

Each tool below has a specific job in this build. Finish that job, then move to the next stage instead of wiring and tuning everything at once.

Frame layout and route recovery

Lift

Provides rollover recovery points at both ends of the long frame.

Cargo system

Weld Tool

Builds a removable rear restraint or replaces a damaged deck section.

Pre-route inspection

Connect Tool

Checks steering, drive, lights, and powered restraint separately.

Before real cargo

Paint Tool

Marks cargo envelope and loading edge.

06 / Check every signal

Connection map

Read each row from input to output. Name or color the physical controls to match this map before closing the bodywork.

Driver's SeatLoaded route control

Gas EngineModerate power

Gas EngineTraction

Drive bearingsMatched direction

Driver's SeatTurning

Steering bearingsFront axle

SwitchLoading or night route

Rear restraint / HeadlightsClear labeled toggle

07 / Commission the build

Test bench

Run these checks with the normal load fitted. If one fails, make the listed physical change and repeat that same test before changing another variable.

TestPass conditionIf it fails

Brake test

Cargo stays against its assigned restraints

Add front/rear stops before more speed

Full-lock loaded turn

Deck and cargo clear every wheel

Raise local deck sections or widen the axle

Rollover recovery

Lift points remain accessible with cargo secured

Add external recovery points

08 / Adapt after it works