LEGO Technic 412401 Wrecking Ball Crane

Specifications
| Set number | 412401 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 |
| Piece count | 86 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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Set 412401, Wrecking Ball Crane, depicts a demolition crane with a wrecking ball in the LEGO Technic theme.
Wrecking Ball Crane sits within Technic, a theme built around structural construction, connectors, axles and mechanical ideas rather than surface detail alone. Its subject, a demolition crane with a wrecking ball, fits the construction equipment area often represented in Technic through cranes, loaders, excavators and other working machines.
With 86 parts, the model is modest in scale and focuses on the recognizable elements of the machine: a base, a crane arm and the wrecking ball.
The set is suited to builders who enjoy short Technic projects, small display models or additions to a construction vehicle collection. In the wider Technic range, it belongs among compact themed machines rather than large feature driven sets, making it a companion piece for bigger cranes, excavators or site vehicles in the same mechanical setting.
Inventory of set 412401
The inventory of set 412401 lists 86 pieces, spare parts excluded: 25 different lots (one shape in one color) for 24 part shapes. The box also contains 2 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 412401
Main color: black, making up 60% of the parts, followed by yellow (13%) and tan (7%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 52 | 60% | |
| Yellow | 11 | 13% | |
| Tan | 6 | 7% | |
| Red | 5 | 5.8% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 4 | 4.7% | |
| White | 4 | 4.7% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 3 | 3.5% | |
| Blue | 1 | 1.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Special | 38 | 44% | |
| Technic Beams | 12 | 14% | |
| Technic Pins | 10 | 12% | |
| Technic Gears | 7 | 8.1% | |
| Bricks Special | 6 | 7% | |
| Technic Connectors | 5 | 5.8% |
Most common parts in set 412401
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link, Reinforced, with Beveled Edge 14696 | Black | 38 |
| Brick Special 1 x 2 with Masonry Brick Profile 98283 | Tan | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends 11478 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch on Both Sides 18946 | Red | 4 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L without Friction Ridges and 2L Axle 65249 | White | 4 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Yellow | 3 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Yellow | 3 |
| Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel 32270 | Black | 3 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 2 |
24 of the 24 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 412401 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 412401 from another set
Share of the parts of set 412401 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42132 Motorcycle | 45% | 163 | 2022 |
| 5003150 Chain Links | 44% | 100 | 2014 |
| 42225 Yellow Motorcycle | 42% | 151 | 2026 |
| 30427 Ice Tank | 35% | 71 | 2017 |
No similarly sized set goes above 45%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 412401 within its line
With 86 pieces, set 412401 ranks #380 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 571 sets released in 2024, it ranks #461. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 412401 Wrecking Ball Crane have?
LEGO set 412401 Wrecking Ball Crane has 86 pieces. It was released in 2024 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 412401 released?
Set 412401 Wrecking Ball Crane was released in 2024 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 412401?
LEGO set 412401 Wrecking Ball Crane does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 412401?
The instructions for LEGO set 412401 Wrecking Ball Crane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 412401.
What is the main color of LEGO set 412401?
Black, with 52 out of 86 pieces, or 60%. Next come yellow (13%) and tan (7%).
How many different parts does set 412401 contain?
Set 412401 has 25 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 24 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link, Reinforced, with Beveled Edge in black, with 38 copies.
Does LEGO set 412401 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 412401?
Set 42132 Motorcycle, released in 2022: it supplies 45%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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