How many pieces does Backhoe 6686 have?

It has 89 pieces, 35 of them different, and includes one minifigure.

Which colours are typical?

Mostly black, yellow and white, plus some transparent red.

When was it released?

It came out in 1984 and belongs to Classic Town within the Town theme.

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LEGO® Backhoe

The Backhoe (6686) was released in 1984 as part of Classic Town. It has 89 pieces and comes with a driver minifigure.

Set number: 6686
Year: 1984
Pieces: 89
Minifigures: 1
Theme: Classic Town
Different parts: 41

What can I build with it?

Parts list 41

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Minifigures 1

Man, Blue Shirt with Buttons and Pockets, Blue Legs, Blue Hard Hat fig-0007314 pieces × 1

Description

Why a digger works so well

Construction machines have always been a favourite in the town theme, and this one is an early, charming example. You build the machine, seat the minifigure in the cab and a building site can spring up on the carpet within minutes. With 89 pieces the model is small enough to finish in one afternoon. Children can start playing at once, while adults will appreciate the straightforward construction that shows how vehicles were designed in the eighties.

Black, yellow and a flash of red

Black and yellow set the tone, with white as support. Yellow is the traditional warning colour of site machinery, and black stands for tyres and mechanics. The transparent red is a nice touch and can stand in for lights or glass. Of the 89 pieces, 35 are different shapes, which is a healthy variety for such a small vehicle. If you want to see the colours in detail, check the parts list on this page and sort by colour before you order anything.

Rebuilding it from your own stock

Chances are that many of the bricks are already in your collection. Compare them with the parts list to see which special elements are still missing. The yellow and black pieces in particular can be reused in plenty of other vehicles, such as loaders, cranes or lorries. The “What can I build?” tool also checks which other sets you could assemble from the bricks you already own, so an old digger easily becomes the starting point for a whole construction site.

Collecting and display

For Classic Town collectors the backhoe is a typical product of its time. It stands comfortably beside police and fire vehicles from the same line and brings variety to a city scene. If you put it on show, leave the minifigure in the cab so the digger looks busy straight away. It needs very little space, and the parts list helps you tell whether a copy is complete or which elements you should track down.

FAQ

How many pieces does Backhoe 6686 have?: It has 89 pieces, 35 of them different, and includes one minifigure.
Which colours are typical?: Mostly black, yellow and white, plus some transparent red.
When was it released?: It came out in 1984 and belongs to Classic Town within the Town theme.

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