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LEGO part 40490: Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick

Technic Beams24 colours652 sets

LEGO part LEGO part 40490: Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick

Specifications

Reference40490
CategoryTechnic Beams
MaterialABS plastic
Colours24
Sets652
Listed pieces3,922
First appearance2001
Latest appearance2026
Element (Black)4645732 · 4542788
Most common colourBlack
Main themesTechnic, Star Wars, Racers
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-29

LEGO part 40490, Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick, belongs to the Technic Beams category. It exists in 24 colours and appears in 652 sets of our database, from 2001 to 2026, for a total of 3,922 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Black.

Number 40490 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 4645732.

Part 40490 through the years

The oldest set in our database that contains part 40490 is 8466 4x4 Off Roader, released in 2001 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise, dates from 2026.

Its peak year is 2026, with 46 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 42100 Liebherr R 9800 Excavator: 56 copies, against an average of 6 per set.

It is spread across several themes, led by Technic (36%), Star Wars (14%) and Racers (5%). With 652 sets, it ranks no. 263 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 8 of 37 in the Technic Beams category.

Sets containing part 40490, by period

PeriodSets
2001-2009145
2010-2019241
2020-2026266

Colours of part 40490

4 colours appear in only one set: lime (42242 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 5023 with Crane), sand green (76966 Dinosaur Missions: Allosaurus Transport Truck), tan (8145 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano 1:10) and dark tan (42110 Land Rover Defender).

Colour (element ID)SetsPiecesExample sets
Black4645732 · 45427882811,251753374212842143
Dark Bluish Gray4645730 · 4210757152672421284212342175
Light Bluish Gray6102449 · 4211866145638421434213875192
Yellow6115616 · 418713688340421754214642131
Red4645733 · 419222587293421436033642145
White6001831 · 415634180347421454213042141
Blue6115617 · 42397493291421284214142159
Orange6135086 · 41573761676421284214076193
Green6115618 · 60366241456421144207821174
Dark Gray4156340926845574716620
Dark Blue6434420617421547179942236
Dark Azure6443899 · 6211954612420987616542074
Light Gray4195406420747183669788
Dark Turquoise6584234 · 6314820320515154168542227
Reddish Orange6475614310421804223242177
Very Light Bluish Gray429720222185478527
Medium Azure6355781264319745820
Bright Green6584474264583242224
Dark Red6336739 · 453928325102948990
Pearl Light Gray4255609 · 41940532344818756
Lime65924871542242
Sand Green64898141476966
Tan4505246128145
Dark Tan62841421142110

Where to buy part 40490

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Sets that include part 40490

Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 40490, in any colour.

Often found with part 40490

Parts that share the most sets with part 40490, based on set inventories.

More parts in the Technic Beams category

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Frequently asked questions

How many LEGO sets include part 40490?

Part 40490 (Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick) appears in 652 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2001 to 2026, in any colour.

Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 40490?

Set 42100 Liebherr R 9800 Excavator, released in 2019, contains 56 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 40490 has 6.

Which colours does LEGO part 40490 come in?

24 colours are listed for part 40490. The most common is Black, found in 281 sets.

What is the rarest colour of part 40490?

According to our inventories, it is dark tan, found in only 1 set (42110 Land Rover Defender).

What is the element ID of part 40490 in black?

In black, part 40490 has element ID 4645732 or 4542788. Number 40490 is the mould number, the same for every colour.

Is LEGO part 40490 still used in recent sets?

Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 72153 Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise.

Where can I buy LEGO part 40490 individually?

Single parts 40490 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.