LEGO Set 5571 Giant Truck: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	5571
Release year	1996
Piece count	1,746
Minifigures	0
Theme	Model Team
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 5571, “Giant Truck”, depicts a large road truck in the Model Team theme.

“Giant Truck” is part of Model Team, a LEGO theme focused on vehicle models with a more detailed and display oriented approach than many standard play sets. Its subject is a large truck, presented as a self contained vehicle model rather than a character driven scene.

The build uses 1746 pieces and centers on the truck’s overall shape, structure, and visible vehicle detailing.

This set suits LEGO vehicle fans, Model Team collectors, and builders looking for a display model. Within Model Team, it can be placed among the theme’s detailed vehicle subjects, defined by its truck design, substantial parts count, and absence of figures rather than by a story setting or licensed characters.

Inventory of set 5571

The inventory of set 5571 lists 1,746 pieces, spare parts excluded: 291 different lots (one shape in one color) for 169 part shapes. The box also contains 16 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 5571

Main color: light gray, making up 39% of the parts, followed by black (37%) and red (9.3%).

Color	Parts	Share
Light Gray	680	39%
Black	638	37%
Red	163	9.3%
Blue	75	4.3%
Yellow	63	3.6%
White	34	1.9%
Trans-Yellow	33	1.9%
Chrome Silver	32	1.8%
Trans-Clear	10	0.6%
Dark Gray	8	0.5%
Other colors (2)	9	0.5%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	606	35%
Bricks	150	8.6%
Plates Special	139	8%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	111	6.4%
Bricks Round and Cones	95	5.4%
Tiles	84	4.8%

Most common parts in set 5571

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Light Gray	48
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Light Gray	37
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Light Gray	37
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	34
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Yellow	33
Plate 1 x 3 3623	Black	32
Brick Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch 3063b	Black	30
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Black	28
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	26
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole 3941	Light Gray	26

152 of the 169 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

Exclusive parts in set 5571

2 part shapes in set 5571 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 6 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

Part	Color
Wheel 68.8 x 24 Model Team Type 1 [Circle Holes around Wheel Ring] 32004a	Light Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 5571-1 4100418

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 5571 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 5571 within its line

With 1,746 pieces, it is the largest of the 8 Model Team sets in our database, which have an average of 697 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #2. That is 2.5 times the average Model Team set size.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Tim Singer, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5571 Giant Truck have?

LEGO set 5571 Giant Truck has 1,746 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Model Team theme.

What year was LEGO set 5571 released?

Set 5571 Giant Truck was released in 1996 and belongs to the Model Team theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5571?

LEGO set 5571 Giant Truck does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5571?

The instructions for LEGO set 5571 Giant Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5571.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5571?

Light gray, with 680 out of 1,746 pieces, or 39%. Next come black (37%) and red (9.3%).

How many different parts does set 5571 contain?

Set 5571 has 291 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 169 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in light gray, with 48 copies.

Does LEGO set 5571 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Wheel 68.8 x 24 Model Team Type 1 [Circle Holes around Wheel Ring].