How many pieces does the Mini Backhoe Loader 42004 have?

The set contains 246 pieces across 63 distinct part types, listed in full further up this page.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, the Mini Backhoe Loader 42004 is a functional model without minifigures.

What can the model actually do?

The bucket can be raised and tipped through a linkage, and the front axle steers, giving it genuine Technic mechanics in a small footprint.

Technic

Mini Backhoe Loader

The Mini Backhoe Loader 42004 is one of the smaller Technic sets from 2013, built to show how much mechanical function fits into a compact model. Its 246 pieces form a wheeled loader with a working bucket and steerable front axle. This page lists all 63 distinct parts and the main colours used in the set.

Set number: 42004
Year: 2013
Pieces: 246
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 63

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 63

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (5)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A compact functional model

At 246 pieces, the Mini Backhoe Loader sits at the smaller end of the Technic range, yet it still delivers genuine mechanics: a linkage raises and tips the bucket, and the front axle steers like a real wheel loader. Sets of this size work well as a first hands-on introduction to Technic building, since the mechanism stays simple enough to follow while still using proper axles, pins and connectors. Builders who want to understand how a working model goes together, rather than just stack bricks, get a clear, manageable example here.

Colour palette

Black, yellow, light bluish grey and blue dominate the build, a combination typical of construction vehicles in the Technic line. The yellow gives the loader its site-machine look, while black and grey form the chassis and structural beams. You will find the exact colour split and all 63 distinct parts in the parts list on this page, useful if you want to source specific pieces or plan a repaint of your own.

Parts worth keeping

Because the set covers 63 distinct part types, it also works as a small stock of Technic basics: axles, pins, gears and connector beams that are useful well beyond this one model. Anyone who already owns other small Technic sets can pool the pieces to build larger or modified vehicles. Axles and pin connectors from this set turn up across many other Technic builds, so keeping them after the build is a practical way to grow a spare-parts collection.

Who it suits

The Mini Backhoe Loader suits anyone who likes working mechanisms but does not want to commit to a set with hundreds of pieces. The manageable part count also makes it approachable for younger Technic fans taking their first steps with moving mechanisms. Collectors value it as a compact site vehicle that pairs well with other Technic or City construction models without taking up much shelf space.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Mini Backhoe Loader 42004 have?: The set contains 246 pieces across 63 distinct part types, listed in full further up this page.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, the Mini Backhoe Loader 42004 is a functional model without minifigures.
What can the model actually do?: The bucket can be raised and tipped through a linkage, and the front axle steers, giving it genuine Technic mechanics in a small footprint.