LEGO part 64178: Technic Beam 5 x 11 with 3 x 5 Opening Frame Thick

Specifications
| Reference | 64178 |
|---|---|
| Category | Technic Beams Special |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 1 |
| Sets | 88 |
| Listed pieces | 154 |
| First appearance | 2009 |
| Latest appearance | 2026 |
| Element (Light Bluish Gray) | 4540797 |
LEGO part 64178, Technic Beam 5 x 11 with 3 x 5 Opening Frame Thick, belongs to the Technic Beams Special category. It exists in 1 colours and appears in 88 sets of our database, from 2009 to 2026, for a total of 154 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Light Bluish Gray.
Number 64178 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 4540797.
Part 64178 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 64178 is 8258 Crane Truck, released in 2009 in the Technic theme. It is still in use: the most recent set featuring it, 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car, dates from 2026.
Its peak year is 2019, with 8 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 42068 Airport Rescue Vehicle: 6 copies, against an average of 1.8 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Technic theme: 78% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 88 sets, it ranks no. 1,195 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 8 of 21 in the Technic Beams Special category.
Sets containing part 64178, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7 | |
| 2010-2019 | 50 | |
| 2020-2026 | 31 |
Where to buy part 64178
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Sets that include part 64178
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 64178, in any colour.
42128Heavy Duty Tow Truck2021 · 2,017 piecesView the set
42175Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator2024 · 2,274 piecesView the set
42146Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 130002023 · 2,883 piecesView the set
42156Peugeot 9X8 Le Mans Hybrid Hypercar2023 · 1,775 piecesView the set
42127The Batman - Batmobile2021 · 1,360 piecesView the set
42141McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (First Edition)2022 · 1,432 piecesView the set
42144 Material Handler2022 · 835 pieces
42131 Cat D11 Bulldozer2021 · 3,854 pieces
3D42125 Ferrari 488 GTE "AF Corse #51"2021 · 1,684 pieces
42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 372020 · 3,696 pieces
3D42110 Land Rover Defender2019 · 2,573 pieces
42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance2024 · 1,642 pieces
42083 Bugatti Chiron2018 · 3,599 pieces
42154 2022 Ford GT2023 · 1,466 pieces
42114 6x6 Volvo Articulated Hauler2020 · 2,193 pieces
3D42096 Porsche 911 RSR2019 · 1,580 pieces
3D42099 4x4 X-treme Off-Roader2019 · 958 pieces
42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS2016 · 2,704 pieces
42098 Car Transporter2019 · 2,493 pieces
3D42093 Chevrolet Corvette ZR12019 · 579 pieces
75313 AT-AT2021 · 6,785 pieces
42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator2016 · 3,929 pieces
3D42105 Catamaran2020 · 405 pieces
8043 Motorized Excavator2010 · 1,127 pieces
42009 Mobile Crane MK II2013 · 2,607 pieces
42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL12023 · 672 pieces
3D42108 Mobile Crane2020 · 1,292 pieces
3D42039 24 Hours Race Car2015 · 1,219 pieces
42100 Liebherr R 9800 Excavator2019 · 4,108 pieces
3D42113 Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey2020 · 1,636 pieces
3D42077 Rally Car2018 · 1,005 pieces
42070 6x6 All Terrain Tow Truck2017 · 1,862 pieces
3D42063 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure2017 · 603 pieces
3D42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC2016 · 1,976 pieces
3D42042 Crawler Crane2015 · 1,400 pieces
3D42000 Grand Prix Racer2013 · 1,141 pieces
9398 4 x 4 Crawler2012 · 1,327 pieces
3D8258 Crane Truck2009 · 1,877 pieces
42030 Remote-Controlled Volvo L350F Wheel Loader2014 · 1,636 pieces
3D41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition2013 · 1,584 pieces
3D42006 Excavator2013 · 720 pieces
8109 Flatbed Truck2011 · 1,115 pieces
42097 Compact Crawler Crane2019 · 920 pieces
3D42094 Tracked Loader2019 · 827 pieces
3D42075 First Responder2018 · 513 pieces
3D42069 Extreme Adventure2017 · 2,382 pieces
42160 Audi RS Q e-tron2023 · 914 pieces
9397 Logging Truck2012 · 1,308 pieces
3D42048 Race Kart2016 · 345 pieces
3D42079 Heavy Duty Forklift2018 · 592 pieces
3D42068 Airport Rescue Vehicle2017 · 1,106 pieces
3D42049 Mine Loader2016 · 476 pieces
3D42038 Arctic Truck2015 · 913 pieces
3D42041 Race Truck2015 · 608 pieces
3D42037 Formula Off-Roader2015 · 494 pieces
3D42029 Customized Pick up Truck2014 · 1,063 pieces
31313 Mindstorms EV32013 · 601 pieces
3D8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4002011 · 2,048 pieces
45560 EV3 Expansion Set2013 · 856 pieces
45544 EV3 Core Set2013 · 547 pieces
3D8081 Extreme Cruiser2011 · 590 pieces
8263 Snow Groomer2009 · 590 pieces
8041 Race Truck2010 · 608 pieces
42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car2026 · 1,675 pieces
42240 Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 F1 Car2026 · 1,547 pieces
42224 Porsche 911 GT3 R REXY AO Racing Car2026 · 1,313 pieces
Often found with part 64178
Parts that share the most sets with part 64178, based on set inventories.
Technic Beam Frame 5 x 7 with 3 x 5 Opening Thick64179 · 67 shared sets
Technic Gear Differential with Inner Tabs and Closed Center, 28 Bevel Teeth [Beveled Edge]62821b · 40 shared sets
Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 115458 · 50 shared sets
Technic Panel 5 x 11 x 164782 · 53 shared sets
Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface62531 · 40 shared sets
Technic Steering / CV Joint Axle92906 · 31 shared sets
Technic Steering / CV Joint32494 · 30 shared sets
Technic Steering Hub for Portal Axle92909 · 30 shared sets
More parts in the Technic Beams Special category
14720 Technic Beam 3 x 5 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Holes]144 sets
61408 Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Blocked, Squared Pin Hole126 sets
85940 Technic Pin Connector Double with Bar [2 Holes]101 sets
33299b Technic Beam 3 x 0.5 Liftarm with Boss and Pin Semi-Reduced94 sets
44225 Technic Rotation Joint Disk with Pin and 3L Beam Thick83 sets
44224 Technic Rotation Joint Disk with Pin Hole and 3L Beam Thick74 sets
64276 Technic Beam 1 x 2 with Ball Joint Straight, Smooth Ball67 sets
98577 Technic Beam 1 x 3 with Ball Joint in Middle67 sets
Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 64178?
Part 64178 (Technic Beam 5 x 11 with 3 x 5 Opening Frame Thick) appears in 88 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2009 to 2026, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 64178?
Set 42068 Airport Rescue Vehicle, released in 2017, contains 6 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 64178 has 1.8.
Which colours does LEGO part 64178 come in?
1 colours are listed for part 64178. The most common is Light Bluish Gray, found in 88 sets.
What is the element ID of part 64178 in light bluish gray?
In light bluish gray, part 64178 has element ID 4540797. Number 64178 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 64178 still used in recent sets?
Yes: it appears in sets released in 2026, such as 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1 Car.
Where can I buy LEGO part 64178 individually?
Single parts 64178 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.
