How many pieces does the Liebherr R 9800 (42100) have?

The set has 4,108 pieces in total, including 225 unique parts.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, like most Technic sets, the Liebherr R 9800 doesn't include minifigures.

Does the model have working functions?

Yes, among other features the upper body rotates and the boom can be raised and lowered.

Technic

Liebherr R 9800 Excavator

The Liebherr R 9800 is one of the largest Technic sets, recreating Liebherr's real excavator of the same name in close detail. At 4,108 pieces with 225 unique parts, the focus sits firmly on function rather than on minifigures, which aren't part of this set at all.

Set number: 42100
Year: 2019
Pieces: 4,108
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 225

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 225

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.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 67 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Built to move, not just to look right

Unlike a static display model, the Liebherr R 9800 is engineered around working mechanics: the upper body rotates, the boom raises and lowers, and several sections mimic real movements found on the actual excavator. At 4,108 pieces, it ranks among the largest sets in the Technic line and suits builders who already have experience with longer, more technical building sessions. The motorised functions push it beyond a static model, since the finished build can actually be driven once assembled.

225 unique parts built for mechanics

Of the 4,108 pieces, 225 are unique shapes and colours, and on a function-driven Technic set like this one, that variety leans more towards axles, gears and pins than a wide colour range. The dark grey, black, light grey and blue palette echoes the real excavator's paint scheme. Every part is listed individually in the parts list on this page, which is genuinely useful given how many similar-looking Technic elements this build contains.

Not a quick weekend project

A set of this scale and complexity isn't something to finish in one sitting; it calls for several longer building sessions spread out over time. Builders moving up from smaller Technic sets looking for the next challenge will find a demanding project here, one that takes time both to assemble and to explore once the functions are working. That extended process is very much part of the appeal for anyone who enjoys the build itself as much as the finished, moving model.

Where it sits in the Technic line

Within the Technic range, the Liebherr R 9800 is one of the largest and most detailed sets licensed after a real construction vehicle. For anyone collecting construction-machinery models or motorised Technic builds, it's an obvious highlight that sits well alongside other large Technic vehicles already on display. Compared with smaller Technic sets, it shows just how much extra mechanical depth a build of this scale can offer.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Liebherr R 9800 (42100) have?: The set has 4,108 pieces in total, including 225 unique parts.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, like most Technic sets, the Liebherr R 9800 doesn't include minifigures.
Does the model have working functions?: Yes, among other features the upper body rotates and the boom can be raised and lowered.

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