Technic

LEGO® Mini Loader

The Mini Loader (8418) is a small Technic set from 2005 with 66 pieces. It shows how a wheel loader is put together, in black, grey and yellow.

Set number
8418
Year
2005
Pieces
66
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
30
What can I build with it?

Parts list 30

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Spare parts (6)

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Description

A wheel loader in pocket size

The model represents a small loader of the kind you see on building sites. With only 66 pieces it belongs to the smallest size class of the Technic range and is deliberately simple. There are no minifigures, as the focus is the vehicle and its mechanics. For newcomers to Technic, a set like this is a way to get to know beams, pins and axles without facing a large project straight away. That makes the model a calm building project for an evening, for older children and adults alike.

Black, grey and a yellow accent

The colours are black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey. Yellow provides the typical construction-machine look, while black and the two greys cover tyres, frame and technical parts. This mix is usual for Technic and combines well with other sets. If you like to rebuild vehicles, you will find parts here that fit many other machines in the range and are easy to reuse. On display, too, the model fits any Technic collection without the colours falling out of line.

Plenty of part types in a small box

The 66 pieces are spread across 28 different part types, so almost every second shape is a one-off in the set. That points to many special parts rather than standard bricks, as is common in Technic. The full list with colour and quantity is on this page. It is useful when you are missing a pin or connector, because those small elements go astray easily while building and taking models apart. You can also use it to compare the set with other Technic boxes and spot duplicates.

Rebuilding and combining

Technic parts are designed to be reused. With “What can I build?” you can check on this page which sets your parts could make, and the Builder lets you try your own ideas. The Mini Loader works as a supplement when a larger model needs a few axles, wheels or connectors. As a display piece it takes up little room, yet on the shelf it still reads at once as a piece of construction machinery. Besides, Technic elements stay usable almost everywhere in the system thanks to their hole patterns.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Mini Loader 8418 have?
It has 66 pieces in 28 different part types, with no minifigures.
Which theme does it belong to?
LEGO® Technic, released in 2005.
What colours are the parts?
Mainly black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey.

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