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Set 42157 John Deere 948L-II Skidder
Technic

LEGO® John Deere 948L-II Skidder

The John Deere 948L-II Skidder recreates a real forestry machine from 1,492 pieces, the kind used to drag felled tree trunks across rough ground. As a Technic set with no minifigures, the focus sits on mechanics and function rather than play scenes. 202 distinct pieces build a model with a clearly recognisable real-world counterpart.

Set number
42157
Year
2023
Pieces
1,492
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
202
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 202

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Spare parts (15)

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Description

A machine built for the forest

The skidder belongs to a class of forestry machines that pull felled logs across uneven terrain to a collection point. The model follows the real John Deere series closely, carrying over features such as the powerful articulated frame, large ribbed tyres and the open grapple arm at the rear. At 1,492 pieces, the scale is large enough to render details like the cab and chassis clearly, without turning the model into a purely decorative build. That scale is fairly unusual for forestry vehicles in the Technic range and sets the model apart from smaller construction-vehicle builds.

Articulated steering as the core feature

As on the real machine, steering works through an articulated joint at the centre of the vehicle rather than through the front axle alone – a feature shared by many Technic forestry and construction vehicles. Moving parts on the grapple arm add to this, letting builders simulate handling loads at the rear. These functions are typical of larger Technic sets at this price point and set the model apart from simpler vehicles without working mechanics. Pushing the model across a table makes that steering motion easy to follow, reinforcing the link to the real machine.

Green, black and blue as brand colours

The colour scheme of black, green, blue and light grey echoes John Deere's familiar branding, making the model recognisable as a forestry machine even from a distance. Green dominates the body and cab, while black and grey cover technical parts such as the frame and tyres. This page's colour overview shows how these four colours are spread across the 202 pieces. That colour pairing appears on real John Deere forestry machines too, giving the model instant recognition even next to other construction vehicles.

Parts for Technic collectors

With 202 distinct elements, the set sits within the usual Technic range of connectors, axles, gears and body panels. Anyone who already owns other Technic vehicles will find plenty of recurring parts in this page's list that can be swapped between models or used to top up a collection. That makes the skidder worth a look for collectors hunting for particular Technic pieces in green or black. Axles, connectors and gears in black or grey in particular are well suited to expanding other Technic builds.

FAQ

What kind of machine does the set depict?
A John Deere forestry skidder that drags tree trunks across terrain, built from 1,492 pieces.
Does it have any working features?
Yes, including centre-point articulated steering and moving parts on the rear grapple arm.
Are there any minifigures?
No, as with most technical Technic sets, the focus is on mechanics rather than figures.

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