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Set 42218 John Deere 1470H Wheeled Harvester
Technic

LEGO® John Deere 1470H Wheeled Harvester

The John Deere 1470H Wheeled Harvester brings a forestry machine into LEGO Technic at 117 pieces. Black, yellow, dark grey and red match the real machine's paint scheme.

Set number
42218
Year
2026
Pieces
117
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
45
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Parts list 45

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Description

A licensed machine for Technic fans

As part of Technic's licensed construction and forestry machine line, this set recreates the John Deere 1470H Wheeled Harvester, a real machine used to fell and delimb trees. At 117 pieces, the model stays compact compared with Technic's largest flagship sets, but it still captures the characteristic shape of a wheeled harvester, with a cab, crane arm and large wheels. For fans of construction and agricultural machinery, it's an entry point in a smaller format that still carries the brand's signature colours. It also works well as an addition to an existing collection of working vehicle models, since its compact footprint doesn't crowd out larger machines.

Black, yellow and red branding

The black-and-yellow combination is typical of John Deere forestry equipment and is complemented here by dark grey for the chassis and detailing, plus red as an accent colour. With 45 unique parts among 117 pieces total, there's enough variety to build convincing functional elements such as the crane arm and wheels. The full parts list with every colour is further down this page, useful for comparing it with other Technic construction machines.

No minifigure, but plenty of mechanics

As is common for Technic sets, the harvester comes without a minifigure – the focus is on the mechanical recreation of the machine itself. That makes it a good pick for anyone more interested in function and construction than in character-led play. Despite the modest piece count, typical Technic elements such as moving axles or a rotating crane arm are still part of the build, keeping the construction process varied. That function-first approach runs through the whole Technic range and sets it clearly apart from more character-driven themes.

A starter set and a solid addition

At 117 pieces, the set works well as an entry point into the Technic range, for children or teenagers moving on from classic bricks to more functional models. Collectors of John Deere or construction machinery sets get a compact addition that sits comfortably alongside larger Technic vehicles and also works well as a short build in between bigger projects.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 42218 have?
The John Deere 1470H Wheeled Harvester has 117 pieces across 45 unique elements.
Does it include a minifigure?
No, as with most Technic sets, the focus is on the machine itself rather than a minifigure.
What colours does the model use?
Black and yellow form the main livery, with dark grey and red added; the full breakdown is in the parts list.

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