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Set 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift
Technic

LEGO® Heavy Duty Forklift

The Heavy Duty Forklift 42079 is a Technic model built around mechanical function rather than part variety, recreating a heavy industrial forklift. With 592 pieces and just 110 unique elements, the emphasis sits firmly on engineering, and as with most Technic sets, no minifigures are included.

Set number
42079
Year
2018
Pieces
592
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
110
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 110

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (10)

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

Description

Fewer unique shapes, more mechanics

With only 110 unique elements among 592 total pieces, this set has the lowest part variety of any set compared here, which is typical of Technic models that rely heavily on repeated axles, connectors and gears rather than many one-off shapes. That doesn't mean less complexity, though; it reflects a focus on functional assemblies such as forks, steering and a lifting mechanism, all built from many similar Technic elements rather than decorative parts. Anyone more interested in how a model actually works than in how it looks will find that appealing here.

A palette built for believability

Black and dark bluish grey dominate as classic Technic colours, light bluish grey fills out structural parts, and blue adds a fourth accent colour on bodywork or marking elements. That restrained palette keeps attention on the mechanics rather than on bright surfaces, matching the industrial look of a real forklift. Anyone displaying the finished model benefits from this calm, technical appearance, and a muted colour scheme generally reads as more convincing for a working vehicle than a colourful one would.

592 pieces built around function

592 pieces are enough to cover both the vehicle's shape and moving functions, which for a forklift typically means an adjustable lifting fork and a steering mechanism. Technic builds differ from classic brick models here, focusing more on the precise fitting of axles and pins than on straightforward stacking. That makes the set particularly appealing to fans of mechanical models, and the result is a vehicle that can actually be operated rather than just displayed.

Parts for other Technic builds

The parts list on this page shows all 110 elements, useful for anyone after specific Technic connectors, axles or gears for their own projects. Since Technic sets tend to draw on a limited but recurring range of parts, spares from this set often suit other vehicle models with similar mechanical needs, and the list can also help when repairing or replacing parts in other Technic sets.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Heavy Duty Forklift 42079 have?
The set has 592 pieces, including 110 unique elements.
Are minifigures included?
No, as is typical for Technic sets, this model has no minifigures.
Which range does this set belong to?
The Heavy Duty Forklift is part of the Technic range, released in 2018.

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