LEGO part 32072: Technic Knob Wheel

Specifications
| Reference | 32072 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Gears |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 11 |
| Sets | 246 |
| Listed pieces | 704 |
| First appearance | 1998 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Black) | 6284188 · 4248204 |
LEGO part 32072, Technic Knob Wheel, belongs to the Technic Gears category. It exists in 11 colours and appears in 246 sets of our database, from 1998 to 2026, for a total of 704 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.
Number 32072 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in black, it is 6284188.
Part 32072 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 32072 is 8213 Spy Runner, released in 1998 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 2016, with 24 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 42158 NASA Mars Rover Perseverance: 15 copies, against an average of 2.9 per set.
It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (27%), Bionicle (13%) and Star Wars (9%). With 246 sets, it ranks no. 630 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 7 of 46 in the Technic Gears category.
Sets containing part 32072, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-1999 | 1 | |
| 2000-2009 | 51 | |
| 2010-2019 | 121 | |
| 2020-2026 | 73 |
Colours of part 32072
3 colours appear in only one set: green (8000 Pit Droid), bright light orange (8755 Keetongu) and light bluish gray (8415 Dump Truck).
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black6284188 · 4248204 | 149 | 412 | 421074211071767 |
| Yellow6284189 · 4203493 | 81 | 224 | 421434214542130 |
| Pearl Gold6313446 · 6300091 | 9 | 11 | 717564320210273 |
| White4114203 | 6 | 14 | 747187152000400 |
| Dark Pink6380668 | 4 | 12 | 103114320743237 |
| Bright Green6420915 | 4 | 6 | 1031391005131172 |
| Dark Bluish Gray32072199 · 4210854 | 3 | 10 | 843566208761 |
| Dark Gray4174349 | 3 | 9 | 8596855610076 |
| Green4141202 | 1 | 2 | 8000 |
| Bright Light Orange4248230 | 1 | 2 | 8755 |
| Light Bluish Gray4261230 | 1 | 2 | 8415 |
Where to buy part 32072
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Sets that include part 32072
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 32072, in any colour.
42143Ferrari Daytona SP32022 · 3,778 piecesView the set
10311Orchid2022 · 608 piecesView the set
42145Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter2022 · 2,001 piecesView the set
42130BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR2022 · 1,922 piecesView the set
42115Lamborghini Sián FKP 372020 · 3,696 piecesView the set
3D42107Ducati Panigale V4 R2020 · 646 piecesView the set
3D42110 Land Rover Defender2019 · 2,573 pieces
10313 Wildflower Bouquet2023 · 939 pieces
71767 Ninja Dojo Temple2022 · 1,396 pieces
75323 The Justifier2022 · 1,023 pieces
71756 Hydro Bounty2021 · 1,159 pieces
42083 Bugatti Chiron2018 · 3,599 pieces
42172 McLaren P12024 · 3,893 pieces
3D75102 Poe's X-Wing Fighter2015 · 716 pieces
75979 Hedwig2020 · 630 pieces
76394 Fawkes, Dumbledore's Phoenix2021 · 597 pieces
43202 The Madrigal House2021 · 587 pieces
75249 Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter2019 · 578 pieces
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS2016 · 2,704 pieces
71799 NINJAGO City Markets2023 · 6,163 pieces
60338 Chimpanzee Smash Stunt Loop2022 · 226 pieces
10273 Haunted House2020 · 3,232 pieces
3D10240 Red Five X-Wing Starfighter2013 · 1,558 pieces
42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator2016 · 3,929 pieces
42158 NASA Mars Rover Perseverance2023 · 1,132 pieces
42139 All-Terrain Vehicle2022 · 764 pieces
8043 Motorized Excavator2010 · 1,127 pieces
8039 Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser2009 · 1,170 pieces
71748 Catamaran Sea Battle2021 · 780 pieces
41423 Tiger Hot Air Balloon Jungle Rescue2020 · 302 pieces
75936 Jurassic Park: T. rex Rampage2019 · 3,120 pieces
70738 Final Flight of Destiny's Bounty2015 · 1,264 pieces
3D42039 24 Hours Race Car2015 · 1,219 pieces
42180 Mars Crew Exploration Rover2024 · 1,599 pieces
75151 Clone Turbo Tank2016 · 903 pieces
43207 Ariel's Underwater Palace2022 · 498 pieces
43196 Belle and the Beast's Castle2021 · 505 pieces
71722 Skull Sorcerer's Dungeons2020 · 1,181 pieces
71712 Empire Temple of Madness2020 · 820 pieces
70677 Land Bounty2019 · 1,189 pieces
75222 Betrayal at Cloud City2018 · 2,812 pieces
75172 Y-Wing Starfighter2017 · 691 pieces
3D42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC2016 · 1,976 pieces
42025 Cargo Plane2014 · 1,297 pieces
3D8258 Crane Truck2009 · 1,877 pieces
76205 Gargantos Showdown2022 · 264 pieces
70639 Street Race of Snake Jaguar2018 · 308 pieces
70146 Flying Phoenix Fire Temple2014 · 1,301 pieces
8109 Flatbed Truck2011 · 1,115 pieces
8038 The Battle of Endor2009 · 890 pieces
8297 Off-Roader2008 · 1,097 pieces
80111 Lunar New Year Parade2022 · 1,655 pieces
71764 Ninja Training Center2022 · 524 pieces
71760 Jay's Thunder Dragon EVO2022 · 140 pieces
70643 Temple of Resurrection2018 · 765 pieces
3D42064 Ocean Explorer2017 · 1,327 pieces
70611 Water Strider2017 · 494 pieces
75158 Rebel Combat Frigate2016 · 936 pieces
70605 Misfortune's Keep2016 · 754 pieces
75117 Kylo Ren2016 · 86 pieces
3D42040 Fire Plane2015 · 578 pieces
8052 Container Truck2010 · 686 pieces
70755 Jungle Raider2015 · 188 pieces
9397 Logging Truck2012 · 1,308 pieces
9493 X-wing Starfighter2012 · 560 pieces
70834 MetalBeard's Heavy Metal Motor Trike!2019 · 461 pieces
Often found with part 32072
Parts that share the most sets with part 32072, based on set inventories.
Technic Axle 744294 · 126 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes42003 · 118 shared sets
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel32270 · 118 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°32034 · 129 shared sets
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular6536 · 138 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick32523 · 138 shared sets
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick32524 · 119 shared sets
Technic Beam 5 x 5 x 2 Perpendicular Fork 3 Fingers19086 · 19 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Gears category
3648b Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole]337 sets
10928 Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]322 sets
3647 Technic Gear 8 Tooth267 sets
3743 Technic Gear Rack 1 x 4247 sets
18575 Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening]246 sets
94925 Technic Gear 16 Tooth Reinforced [New Style]215 sets
4716 Technic Worm Gear184 sets
32269 Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening]157 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 32072?
Part 32072 (Technic Knob Wheel) appears in 246 sets listed on Setopedia, from 1998 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 32072?
Set 42158 NASA Mars Rover Perseverance, released in 2023, contains 15 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 32072 has 2.9.
Which colours does LEGO part 32072 come in?
11 colours are listed for part 32072. The most common is Black, found in 149 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 32072?
According to our inventories, it is green, found in only 1 set (8000 Pit Droid).
What is the element ID of part 32072 in black?
In black, part 32072 has element ID 6284188 or 4248204. Number 32072 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 32072 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 32072 individually?
Single parts 32072 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.
