When was the Flatbed Truck released?

Set 8109 is listed as a 2011 Technic set.

It contains 1,115 pieces made up of 162 different part types.

Can I check whether my used copy is complete?

Yes. Compare it against the parts list on this page, which shows every element with colour and quantity.

Technic

Flatbed Truck

The Flatbed Truck 8109 is a 2011 Technic lorry with 1,115 pieces. Its blue and red accents set it apart from the yellow construction machines that often dominate the range.

Set number: 8109
Year: 2011
Pieces: 1,115
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 162

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 162

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 (11)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A working lorry, not a showpiece

A flatbed is about as utilitarian as road vehicles get: a cab, a chassis and an open deck for cargo. Technic has returned to trucks like this again and again because their long frames leave room for mechanisms. Set 8109 is part of that tradition, and its instructions reveal the exact functions built into the model. What makes it attractive today is its honesty as a design, a sturdy commercial vehicle rather than a flashy supercar, which suits builders who like machines that look as if they do a job.

Why 162 different parts matters

Many sets of this size lean on a small number of parts repeated many times. Here the inventory counts 162 distinct part types across 1,115 pieces, which points to a varied build with plenty of specialised elements. For anyone growing a Technic collection that variety is useful, since it adds more kinds of connectors, gears and panels than a typical set of similar size. It also means the build tends to stay interesting from page to page.

Colours and construction

Black and light bluish grey lead the colour list, with blue and red following. Blue and red panels are less common in Technic than grey or yellow, so they are welcome if you design your own vehicles. Coming from 2011, the model uses studless construction: liftarms, pins and axles form the frame while panels provide the bodywork. Builders who have finished a couple of mid-sized Technic sets will find the difficulty familiar, and newcomers can manage with a bit of patience.

Using this page

The full parts list sits below, with colours and quantities for every element. Use it to check a second-hand copy before you buy, or to sort a mixed tub of Technic into something useful again. Trucks from this period often change hands with missing panels or a handful of lost pins, and the list makes those gaps easy to spot. The What can I build? tool compares this inventory with other sets and shows which ones you could assemble entirely or in part, which is especially promising given how many different elements 8109 brings along.

FAQ

When was the Flatbed Truck released?: Set 8109 is listed as a 2011 Technic set.
How big is set 8109?: It contains 1,115 pieces made up of 162 different part types.
Can I check whether my used copy is complete?: Yes. Compare it against the parts list on this page, which shows every element with colour and quantity.

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