LEGO® Front-End Loader

Description

The smaller of two

Under the number 102A there are two front-end loaders with the same name. This one ends in -2 and has 56 pieces, while the other version, 102A-1, has 64. Both come from 1970 and belong to Legoland / Construction. Anyone keeping a collection list should therefore treat the two entries separately. In practice it means the same subject with slightly less material, and an even simpler build as a result. If you want just one copy, check the suffix before buying so you do not order the wrong version by accident.

Fewer pieces, same variety

The 56 pieces are spread across 19 types, exactly as many as in the larger version. That suggests the difference lies mainly in how many of each brick you get, not in the range of parts. There are no minifigures. The build takes very little time and suits anyone looking for a quick introduction to early construction vehicles without working through a long series of steps. The pieces are also handy as a stock for your own ideas, because wheels and flat bricks are so versatile.

Yellow, red, blue and clear

The palette matches the bigger sibling: yellow for the machine, red and blue as contrast, plus clear bricks for the glazing. With these choices the model stays easy to read and looks like a construction vehicle even without stickers or special parts. If you own both loaders, you can park them side by side and see the small differences in structure and proportion on the models themselves rather than only in a list. That is the appeal of such twin entries in the catalogue: they invite a closer look.

Compare and reuse

The parts list on this page helps when you compare against 102A-1 or against a second-hand copy that may be incomplete. “What can I build?” shows which other models your bricks allow if you take this loader apart. With such a small set it is worth keeping the elements in mind as a starter stock for building-site vehicles of your own design, since wheels and flat plates are always in demand.

FAQ

How does 102A-2 differ from 102A-1?

According to the catalogue data, 102A-2 has 56 pieces while 102A-1 has 64. Both have 19 part types.

Are there any minifigures?

No, the set contains no minifigures.

Which colours are included?

Yellow, red, blue and trans-clear parts. The exact split is in the parts list.