Does the Telehandler have moving functions?

Yes, the model has an extending telescopic arm and typical Technic mechanics to control it.

Are there any minifigures in the set?

No, as with most Technic sets, the focus is on function rather than figures.

How many pieces does the set have?

260 pieces across 78 different parts, mostly in black, grey and red.

Technic

Telehandler

The Telehandler is a Technic set that models a construction vehicle with an extending telescopic arm, the kind of machine used on building sites and farms to lift heavy loads. With 260 pieces and no minifigures at all, the focus sits squarely on function. The full parts list, covering all 78 different parts, is below.

Set number: 42061
Year: 2017
Pieces: 260
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 78

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 78

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 (9)

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

Description

Function over figures

As is typical for Technic sets, the Telehandler skips minifigures entirely and puts moving mechanics front and centre instead. With 260 pieces and 78 different parts, the model lets you extend the telescopic arm and steer the machine through linked mechanical elements. That focus on engineering rather than decoration is what sets Technic builds like this apart from themed sets built around figures and story, making the build process itself the main appeal rather than the finished look.

Black, grey and red for a construction-site look

The colour palette of black, dark and light grey with red accents mirrors real construction machinery, where dark functional parts are paired with high-visibility warning colours. Across 78 different parts and 260 pieces overall, the palette stays deliberately tight, which is typical of Technic sets built around technical clarity rather than colour variety. Anyone who already owns other Technic construction vehicles will find these colours easy to mix and match when expanding their fleet with matching models.

Built for builders who like mechanics

This set suits anyone more interested in mechanics than play figures: the extending telescopic arm and the compact 260-piece build make the Telehandler a manageable but function-rich model. The parts list on this page is useful for identifying specific Technic elements, such as axles or connectors, if you want to reuse them in your own builds or order replacements for pieces that turn out to be missing from a second-hand box.

A manageable entry point into Technic

Within the wider Technic range, the 260-piece Telehandler counts as one of the more compact models, which makes it a reasonable starting point for functional construction-vehicle sets before tackling larger, mechanically more complex Technic builds. The telescopic arm mechanism introduces basic Technic principles that reappear across many other sets in the range, including cranes and loaders, so building this one first can make later, more advanced construction vehicles and their gearing much easier to follow.

FAQ

Does the Telehandler have moving functions?: Yes, the model has an extending telescopic arm and typical Technic mechanics to control it.
Are there any minifigures in the set?: No, as with most Technic sets, the focus is on function rather than figures.
How many pieces does the set have?: 260 pieces across 78 different parts, mostly in black, grey and red.