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Set 60480 Yellow Backhoe Loader
Construction

Yellow Backhoe Loader

This City set recreates a classic yellow backhoe loader, the kind of vehicle used on real building sites for digging and loading work. With 301 pieces, 141 unique elements and two minifigures, the set centres on a technically detailed vehicle build. Black, dark bluish grey, white and red complement the bodywork's dominant yellow.

Set number
60480
Year
2026
Pieces
301
Minifigures
2
Theme
Construction
Different parts
141
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 141

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 (16)

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

Minifigures 2

Description

One vehicle, two jobs

A backhoe loader combines two functions in a single vehicle: a front bucket for loading and pushing material, and a digging arm with a bucket at the rear for excavation work. This dual function makes the vehicle particularly versatile on real building sites and explains why it is one of the most recognisable pieces of construction equipment around. The set picks up on this principle and recreates both working tools as movable elements, so front and rear work can be played out independently of one another. For fans of construction sets, this is one of the more technically ambitious builds within the City range, combining two separate mechanisms in one model.

Two minifigures for the site

Two minifigures make it possible to show both the backhoe loader's driver and a second person on site, whether directing the work or overseeing it. That creates more scope for play than a set with only one figure and fits well alongside existing City construction sets already on the shelf. Anyone planning a larger building site scene can combine this vehicle and its figures with other sets from the City range without any trouble, building the site up piece by piece.

Build style and colours

With 141 unique elements across 301 pieces, the set offers high part variety for its size, typical of technically detailed vehicle models. Yellow dominates as the bodywork's signal colour, while black and dark bluish grey cover tyres, chassis and technical detail. White and red add further accents, echoing the warning markings found on real construction vehicles. That colouring makes the model instantly readable as a construction vehicle even from a distance.

Parts list for technical fans

The full parts list on this page details all 141 elements, which is particularly interesting for fans of technical vehicle models hunting for posable joint pieces or yellow specialised bricks. It also gives a solid basis for comparing this set with other construction vehicles in the City range and tracking down a replacement part after heavy play.

FAQ

What kind of vehicle does the set build?
The set builds a backhoe loader with a front bucket and rear digging arm, as used on real building sites.
How many minifigures are included?
The set includes two minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?
The set totals 301 pieces across 141 unique elements.

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