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Set 42197 Backhoe Loader
Technic

Backhoe Loader

Backhoe Loader is part of the LEGO® Technic range, recreating a construction machine with a moving front loading bucket and rear digging arm. With 104 pieces and no minifigures, the focus stays entirely on the model's mechanics.

Set number
42197
Year
2025
Pieces
104
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
45
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 45

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (5)

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

Description

A construction machine with real mechanics

Backhoe Loader is part of the LEGO® Technic range and recreates a real construction machine built to do two jobs at once: a loading bucket at the front and a digging arm at the back. At 104 pieces the set stays compact, but it puts all of that count towards working mechanics rather than decoration. Technic sets at this size are usually defined by every part having a clear mechanical role, whether as a lever, a joint or a connector. For fans of construction vehicles and models that actually function, it's a compact way into the Technic range.

Yellow and black, straight from the job site

Yellow and black dominate the colour scheme, echoing the standard livery of real construction machinery, with light bluish grey and dark bluish grey covering the chassis and technical details. That colour choice is common across LEGO® Technic construction vehicles, since it mirrors real-world equipment and keeps functional parts visually distinct. Sorting the pieces before building makes it easier to separate bodywork from mechanical components thanks to the clear colour split. The colour list on this page breaks every shade down individually, useful for tracking a specific yellow or grey part.

Forty-five parts driving two moving arms

Across 45 unique parts and 104 pieces total, a clear emphasis falls on joints and connecting elements that drive the loader's two moving arms. That level of part variety is typical of Technic models, where motion takes priority over pure looks. Moving the front bucket and rear digging arm independently requires a fair number of different axles, pins and joint pieces working together. That makes the build more technically engaging than many classic brick models of a similar size.

Mechanics over minifigures

With no minifigure included, the set's entire focus stays on the mechanics and the finished vehicle itself. It works well as a compact starting point for anyone new to LEGO® Technic, or as an addition to an existing collection of construction vehicles. The full parts list on this page catalogues all 45 elements individually, useful if you're after a specific joint or axle piece, or comparing this set against other Technic construction vehicles.

FAQ

Does the Backhoe Loader have moving parts?
Yes, it features a moving front loading bucket and a rear digging arm, driven by standard LEGO® Technic mechanics.
Does the set include any minifigures?
No, 42197 is part of the LEGO® Technic range and comes entirely without minifigures.
What colours make up the model?
Yellow and black form the base, with light bluish grey and dark bluish grey covering the chassis and technical details.

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