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Set 42097 Compact Crawler Crane
Technic

Compact Crawler Crane

The Compact Crawler Crane (42097) is a 2019 LEGO® Technic set built from 920 pieces. In line with the Technic range, it skips minifigures entirely and focuses on mechanics and function instead. The parts list on this page covers all 104 unique parts used in the build.

Set number
42097
Year
2019
Pieces
920
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
104
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 104

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 (7)

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

Description

A crane built on tracks

This model recreates a crawler crane, a crane type that runs on tracks rather than wheels, suited to uneven construction sites. As with most Technic vehicles of this kind, expect hand-operated functions such as a rotating superstructure and a movable boom. At 920 pieces, it sits among the larger sets in its class, with a build that takes real time to work through before the mechanics come together visibly at the end. Fitting the tracks and boom takes a little more patience than a simpler vehicle build, which is part of the appeal for experienced Technic builders.

A typically Technic part mix

104 unique parts across 920 pieces total shows the structure typical of Technic building: lots of repeated connector elements such as axles, pins and liftarms, plus a smaller set of specialised pieces for the mechanical functions. That is a different balance from System sets with minifigures, which usually rely on a wider range of shapes for surface detail rather than moving mechanics. Builders who already own other Technic sets will recognise plenty of these connectors, since they carry over across the range.

Yellow, grey, black and blue

Yellow dominates as the classic construction-vehicle colour, paired with dark bluish grey for structural and mechanical parts. Black covers axles, tyres or track links, while blue appears as an accent on select details. The colour choice clearly nods to real construction machinery, a pattern that recurs across other cranes and diggers in the Technic range. That consistency makes it easy to build a matching shelf of yellow-and-grey construction vehicles over time.

Suited to builders who like mechanics

This set fits builders more interested in working mechanics than in figures or storytelling. If you are after specific axles, liftarms or other Technic elements, the parts list on this page makes it quick to check which of the 104 unique parts the set actually includes, without needing to buy the whole model first. It also gives a solid stock of connector parts for building your own construction-vehicle designs.

FAQ

Does set 42097 include minifigures?
No, in keeping with LEGO® Technic sets generally, it has no minifigures and focuses purely on the vehicle model.
How many pieces does the Compact Crawler Crane have?
It is made up of 920 pieces, including 104 unique parts.
What colours define the model?
Yellow and dark bluish grey form the main colours, with black and blue used as accents.

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