How many pieces does the Highway Rig have?

The set has 668 pieces in 95 different part types. It does not include minifigures.

Which range is it from?

It belongs to the Model Team range and was released in 1986.

It is mainly a detailed model for display, but it can be played with too, as it is built from solid vehicle parts.

Model Team

LEGO® Highway Rig

The Highway Rig is a 1986 Model Team set with 668 pieces. It is aimed at builders who want a detailed articulated lorry and who care more about how it looks than about pure play.

Set number: 5580
Year: 1986
Pieces: 668
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Model Team
Different parts: 163

What can I build with it?

Parts list 163

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 (14)

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

Description

The Model Team idea

Model Team was the range for people who found ordinary town vehicles too simple. Instead of minifigure toys, it focused on building a faithful copy, here of a heavy lorry for the motorway. Accordingly, this set contains no minifigures, but it does offer 668 pieces in 95 different part types. The result is a model that looks more like a display piece on a shelf than a toy for the carpet.

Grey, black and a splash of red

The colour split tells you a lot about the model. Light grey and black form the chassis, running gear and bodywork, while white and red catch the eye. That gives it a look closer to a real truck than a toy. Going through the parts list, you quickly see how many grey basic elements it needs. Those same parts are useful in other projects too, for instance industrial scenes or roadside layouts.

How the build feels

At just under 670 pieces the set sits in the middle range: bigger than a small vehicle, yet still manageable in an evening. The many part types ask for some care when sorting, since the tractor unit needs very different elements from the trailer. If you like to build in stages, you can start with the cab, then move on to the trailer, and stop in between to look at how far you have come.

Who should take a look

The Highway Rig is of interest to Model Team collectors, vehicle fans and anyone looking for parts for their own lorry builds. On this page you can see the full parts list before buying a second-hand set or going through your own boxes. The What can I build? tool also lets you check which other models become possible when you add the parts from this set to your collection, or reuse single elements from it.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Highway Rig have?: The set has 668 pieces in 95 different part types. It does not include minifigures.
Which range is it from?: It belongs to the Model Team range and was released in 1986.
Is it good for play?: It is mainly a detailed model for display, but it can be played with too, as it is built from solid vehicle parts.

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