LEGO part 2853: Technic Engine Crankshaft

Specifications
| Reference | 2853 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 6 |
| Sets | 221 |
| Listed pieces | 588 |
| First appearance | 1995 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Light Bluish Gray) | 6640384 · 4211609 |
LEGO part 2853, Technic Engine Crankshaft, belongs to the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category. It exists in 6 colours and appears in 221 sets of our database, from 1995 to 2026, for a total of 588 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 2853 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in light bluish gray, it is 6640384.
Part 2853 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 2853 is 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Megacar, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2026, with 14 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 43197 The Ice Castle: 22 copies, against an average of 2.7 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Technic theme: 67% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 221 sets, it is the most widespread part in the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category and ranks no. 686 of 2,731 parts in our database.
Sets containing part 2853, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-1999 | 32 | |
| 2000-2009 | 43 | |
| 2010-2019 | 71 | |
| 2020-2026 | 75 |
Colours of part 2853
3 colours appear in only one set: rust (8437 Future Car), red (8414 Mountain Rambler) and dark turquoise (3057 Create 'n' Race - Master Builders).
Where to buy part 2853
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Sets that include part 2853
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 2853, in any colour.
71774Lloyd's Golden Ultra Dragon2022 · 1,002 piecesView the set
42143Ferrari Daytona SP32022 · 3,778 piecesView the set
42175Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator2024 · 2,274 piecesView the set
42156Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar2023 · 1,775 piecesView the set
76949Giganotosaurus & Therizinosaurus Attack2022 · 810 piecesView the set
42127The Batman - Batmobile2021 · 1,360 piecesView the set
42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 pieces
42130 BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR2022 · 1,922 pieces
42141 McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (First Edition)2022 · 1,432 pieces
42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer2021 · 3,854 pieces
76240 Batmobile Tumbler2021 · 2,049 pieces
3D42125 Ferrari 488 GTE "AF Corse #51"2021 · 1,684 pieces
42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 372020 · 3,696 pieces
3D42107 Ducati Panigale V4 R2020 · 646 pieces
42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance2024 · 1,642 pieces
42126 Ford F-150 Raptor2021 · 1,379 pieces
3D42111 Dom's Dodge Charger2020 · 1,077 pieces
42083 Bugatti Chiron2018 · 3,599 pieces
42172 McLaren P12024 · 3,893 pieces
42154 2022 Ford GT2023 · 1,466 pieces
10294 Titanic2021 · 9,092 pieces
3D42122 Jeep Wrangler2021 · 665 pieces
42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler2020 · 2,193 pieces
3D42096 Porsche 911 RSR2019 · 1,580 pieces
42082 Rough Terrain Crane2018 · 4,056 pieces
75249 Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter2019 · 578 pieces
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS2016 · 2,704 pieces
75339 Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama2022 · 802 pieces
10195 Republic Dropship with AT-OT2009 · 1,758 pieces
42139 All-Terrain Vehicle2022 · 764 pieces
42009 Mobile Crane MK II2013 · 2,607 pieces
42159 Yamaha MT-10 SP2023 · 1,478 pieces
42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL12023 · 672 pieces
3D42108 Mobile Crane2020 · 1,292 pieces
31105 Townhouse Toy Store2020 · 554 pieces
3D42039 24 Hours Race Car2015 · 1,219 pieces
8070 Supercar2011 · 1,281 pieces
42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 32452015 · 2,793 pieces
42155 The Batman - Batcycle2023 · 641 pieces
43197 The Ice Castle2021 · 1,709 pieces
31114 Superbike2021 · 236 pieces
21159 The Pillager Outpost2020 · 303 pieces
3D42077 Rally Car2018 · 1,005 pieces
42070 6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck2017 · 1,862 pieces
75172 Y-Wing Starfighter2017 · 691 pieces
3D42063 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure2017 · 603 pieces
3D42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC2016 · 1,976 pieces
3D42000 Grand Prix Racer2013 · 1,141 pieces
3D8258 Crane Truck2009 · 1,877 pieces
21327 Typewriter2021 · 2,080 pieces
75248 Resistance A-Wing Starfighter2019 · 269 pieces
75191 Jedi Starfighter with Hyperdrive2017 · 832 pieces
3D42057 Ultralight Helicopter2017 · 199 pieces
75150 Vader's TIE Advanced vs. A-Wing Starfighter2016 · 702 pieces
42030 Remote-Controlled Volvo L350F Wheel Loader2014 · 1,636 pieces
3D42006 Excavator2013 · 720 pieces
8297 Off-Roader2008 · 1,097 pieces
8480 Space Shuttle1996 · 1,366 pieces
3D10269 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy2019 · 1,023 pieces
3D42094 Tracked Loader2019 · 827 pieces
3D42075 First Responder2018 · 513 pieces
3D42069 Extreme Adventure2017 · 2,382 pieces
3D42040 Fire Plane2015 · 578 pieces
42007 Moto Cross Bike2013 · 253 pieces
8051 Motorbike2010 · 467 pieces
8086 Droid Tri-Fighter2010 · 268 pieces
Often found with part 2853
Parts that share the most sets with part 2853, based on set inventories.
Technic Engine Piston Round2851 · 117 shared sets
Technic Engine Connecting Rod2852 · 115 shared sets
Technic Engine Crankshaft Center2854 · 92 shared sets
Technic Engine Cylinder with Side Slots2850a · 58 shared sets
Technic Engine Cylinder without Side Slots, with Bottom Slots2850b · 51 shared sets
Technic Pin Connector Block 1 x 5 x 332333 · 53 shared sets
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel6589 · 132 shared sets
Technic Gear Differential with Inner Tabs and Closed Center, 28 Bevel Teeth [Beveled Edge]62821b · 42 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category
2819 Technic Steering Wheel Small (3 Studs Diameter)202 sets
61903 Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly]140 sets
32005a Technic Link 1 x 6 without Stoppers134 sets
32293 Technic Link 1 x 976 sets
32069 Technic Steering Arm with 2 Pins66 sets
15460 Technic Steering Gear with 3 Towball Joints, Compact59 sets
92909 Technic Steering Hub for Portal Axle50 sets
92906 Technic Steering / CV Joint Axle49 sets
All parts in the Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine category
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 2853?
Part 2853 (Technic Engine Crankshaft) appears in 221 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1995 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 2853?
Set 43197 The Ice Castle, released in 2021, contains 22 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 2853 has 2.7.
Which colours does LEGO part 2853 come in?
6 colours are listed for part 2853. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 91 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 2853?
According to our inventories, it is dark turquoise, found in only 1 set (3057 Create 'n' Race - Master Builders).
What is the element ID of part 2853 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 2853 has element ID 6640384 or 4211609. Number 2853 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 2853 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 42232 Koenigsegg Sadair's Spear Megacar.
Where can I buy LEGO part 2853 individually?
Single parts 2853 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.
