Is the wheel loader remote-controlled?

Yes, set 42030 includes remote control for functions such as steering, the boom and the tilting bucket.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, as with most Technic function models, the focus is entirely on the machine itself, with no minifigures included.

How many pieces and unique shapes does the model have?

The set contains 1,636 pieces made up of 174 unique shapes, a relatively high number for a vehicle model of this size.

Technic

Remote-Controlled Volvo L350F Wheel Loader

The Volvo L350F Wheel Loader 42030 is a remote-controlled Technic model built to resemble a real Volvo construction machine, developed with input from the manufacturer. With 1,636 pieces and 174 unique parts, it is one of the more mechanically involved sets in its range. Black, yellow, blue and light grey closely follow Volvo's real construction-equipment colour scheme.

Set number: 42030
Year: 2014
Pieces: 1,636
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 174

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 174

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 (17)

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

Description

A real construction machine in brick form

The L350F is a genuine wheel loader model made by Swedish manufacturer Volvo, used in the real world on building sites and in quarries. LEGO Technic recreated it as a remote-controlled model, including the articulated steering joint the real machine uses to turn in tight spaces. The bold yellow-and-black colour scheme and the oversized front bucket make it instantly recognisable as a wheel loader, and the cab is shaped clearly even without detailed interior fittings. Even the boom's lifting geometry mirrors how the real loader raises and lowers its bucket.

1,636 pieces, 174 shapes and remote control

A large share of the 1,636 pieces are Technic connectors, axles and gears that drive the model's functions: steerable axle, adjustable boom and a tilting bucket, all operated by remote control. With 174 unique shapes, the set offers noticeably more building variety than a purely static display model, which is reflected in a correspondingly more demanding build. A manual drive option through the rear wheels is also available when the remote is not in use.

No minifigures, all focus on the machine

There are no minifigures included, in line with most Technic function models, where the emphasis sits entirely on mechanics and an accurate rendition of the vehicle rather than a play scene with characters. That keeps the set squarely aimed at Technic enthusiasts rather than at story-driven play. Anyone wanting a full construction-site scene typically pairs this model with other Technic or City sets that bring their own worker minifigures.

Using the parts list for repairs and rebuilds

For a function-heavy set like this, the full parts list on this page is particularly useful: it shows all 174 shapes with colour and quantity, making it easier to identify a lost gear, axle or body panel rather than searching the whole model for one missing piece. Since several parts are specifically moulded for this model, checking the list first is far more efficient than guessing at a replacement.

FAQ

Is the wheel loader remote-controlled?: Yes, set 42030 includes remote control for functions such as steering, the boom and the tilting bucket.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, as with most Technic function models, the focus is entirely on the machine itself, with no minifigures included.
How many pieces and unique shapes does the model have?: The set contains 1,636 pieces made up of 174 unique shapes, a relatively high number for a vehicle model of this size.