How big is the Cargo Crane?

Set 4514 has 177 pieces, 66 of them unique, and comes with two minifigures.

Which range is it from?

It belongs to Town / World City and was released in 2003.

Can I compare the parts?

Yes, the full parts list with colours and quantities is further down this page.

Town World City

LEGO® Cargo Crane

The Cargo Crane belongs to the World City range and came out in 2003. With 177 pieces and two minifigures, it is a small harbour and building-site set that slots easily into an existing town.

Set number: 4514
Year: 2003
Pieces: 177
Minifigures: 2
Theme: World City
Different parts: 72

What can I build with it?

Parts list 72

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 (1)

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

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a Light Gray No longer produced · last seen 2004 × 1

Minifigures 2

Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Stubble Beard fig-0004854 pieces × 1
Worker - Orange Safety Vest, Blue Legs, Red Helmet, Black Moustache fig-0047794 pieces × 1

Description

A working machine for the city

World City was about life in a modern town, with police, fire crews, an airport and a harbour. The Cargo Crane belongs in the harbour area: it lifts freight from one place to another and gives its two minifigures a clear job to do. At this size that is a very readable theme, because the crane's purpose is obvious during play and needs no long explanation or backstory. If you like harbour scenes, this gives you a set that grows with ships, containers and lorries from other boxes into a lively transfer point.

Yellow, black and grey

The main colours are black, yellow, light grey and dark grey. You will know the combination from real construction machinery and harbour cranes: yellow signals working equipment, while grey and black stand for steel and engineering. Of the 177 pieces, 66 are different elements, which probably include several hinge and connector parts that let a crane move. That makes the parts list interesting for technic fans searching for such pieces for their own designs. With cranes, movable joints matter most, and those pieces are also useful later for your own machines, bridges or lifts.

Build it, wind it, load it

The build can be done in a relaxed afternoon and suits children who already have some experience. Once finished, the crane can be put to work moving crates or other cargo. The two minifigures take on the roles of driver and dockworker. If you own several World City sets, you can place the crane on a quayside beside lorries and ships, building up a larger scene bit by bit as your collection grows. Loading cargo quickly shows whether the boom is sturdy enough, and small changes are easy if you want more reach or height.

Comparing and reusing the parts

The set is more than twenty years old and is mostly found second-hand. The parts list on this page shows every element in its colours, so you can tell whether a used box or a mixed collection is complete. The “What can I build?” tool also shows which other sets your current bricks could make, which is useful if you have already taken the crane apart and want fresh ideas. The list also shows which yellow parts appear in what quantity, since yellow is often unevenly spread in older boxes.

FAQ

How big is the Cargo Crane?: Set 4514 has 177 pieces, 66 of them unique, and comes with two minifigures.
Which range is it from?: It belongs to Town / World City and was released in 2003.
Can I compare the parts?: Yes, the full parts list with colours and quantities is further down this page.

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