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Set 42082 Rough Terrain Crane
Technic

Rough Terrain Crane

The Rough Terrain Crane, set 42082, belongs to the LEGO® Technic range and recreates a large, functioning construction vehicle across 4,056 pieces, with no minifigures at all. The focus sits entirely on mechanics: an extending boom, outrigger legs and other moving parts modelled on real rough terrain cranes. 264 unique parts in black, red, blue and light grey give it its construction-vehicle look.

Set number
42082
Year
2018
Pieces
4,056
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
264
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 264

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 (18)

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

Description

A crane with real function

Technic sets at this scale stand out because they do not just resemble the original vehicle, they replicate its mechanics. For this crane, that means an extending telescopic boom, folding outrigger legs and likely a rotating cab, functions that 4,056 pieces leave plenty of room for alongside pure looks. For Technic fans, that combination of building and working function is the whole draw. Even small details such as individual warning lights and footsteps are built from dedicated pieces rather than merely implied. That attention to detail is typical of large Technic models at this price point.

264 parts for mechanics and bodywork

Of the 4,056 pieces, 264 are unique parts, a figure that shows how many specialised pieces go into the joints, gears and panelling alongside standard Technic elements. Black, red, blue and light grey make up the palette, blending typical construction-vehicle colours with functional Technic parts. The full parts list on this page shows exactly which specialist pieces the mechanics rely on. The gears of different sizes in particular show just how much mechanical structure sits beneath the visible panelling.

Engineering, not role play

Because 42082 skips minifigures entirely, it stands apart from City construction sets built around scenes and characters. Here, the engineering itself takes centre stage rather than a story set on a building site. That makes it particularly appealing to builders drawn to mechanics, gear ratios and moving structures rather than narrative play. Anyone who enjoys understanding how a specific motion is achieved mechanically will find plenty to explore in this set.

Built for experienced Technic builders

At over 4,000 pieces with genuinely complex mechanics, the Rough Terrain Crane is aimed at experienced builders who already know smaller Technic sets. Within the range, it counts among the larger vehicle models and compares well with other working construction-machine sets. The parts list also helps when hunting down specific specialist pieces for other Technic projects. The Rough Terrain Crane also works well as a starting point for custom builds, since many of its mechanical elements can be reused elsewhere.

FAQ

What can the Rough Terrain Crane actually do?
It likely features an extending boom and folding outrigger legs, real mechanical function rather than just looks.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, 42082 has no minifigures at all and focuses entirely on the mechanics.
How many unique parts make up the model?
264 unique parts, needed for the joints, gears and panelling.

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