LEGO Set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	6581
Release year	1996
Piece count	128
Minifigures	2
Theme	Town
Subtheme	Classic Town
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump, released in 1996 as part of the Town line, has 128 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 66 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 6581

The inventory of set 6581 lists 128 pieces, spare parts excluded: 66 different lots (one shape in one color) for 63 part shapes.

Colors of set 6581

Main color: yellow, making up 36% of the parts, followed by black (30%) and light gray (15%).

Color	Parts	Share
Yellow	46	36%
Black	38	30%
Light Gray	19	15%
Trans-Yellow	8	6.2%
White	5	3.9%
Trans-Red	4	3.1%
Blue	4	3.1%
Red	2	1.6%
Trans-Dark Blue	1	0.8%
Trans-Light Blue	1	0.8%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	27	21%
Wheels and Tyres	20	16%
Hinges, Arms and Turntables	12	9.4%
Plates Special	12	9.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	10	7.8%
Tiles	8	6.2%

Most common parts in set 6581

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Trans-Yellow	8
Tyre 30 x 10.5 Offset Tread 2346	Black	6
Wheel with Split Axle hole 3482	Yellow	6
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	5
Plate 1 x 4 3710	Yellow	5
Brick Sloped Inverted 45° 2 x 1 3665	Yellow	4
Technic Bush 3713	Light Gray	4
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring] 4081b	Black	4
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b	Light Gray	4
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a	Yellow	4

53 of the 63 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 6581 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 6581 from another set

Share of the parts of set 6581 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
4552 Cargo Crane	28%	282	1995
6338 Hurricane Harbor	25%	365	1995
5542 Black Thunder	25%	483	1998

No similarly sized set goes above 28%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 6581 within its line

With 128 pieces, set 6581 ranks #94 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #61.

The set in 3D

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

Load the 3D model

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

Included minifigures

Construction Worker, Blue Jacket with Zipper and Bulldozer Badge, Blue Legs, Red Hard HatQuantity : 1
Man, Blue Jacket with Zipper, Blue Legs, Red Cap, SunglassesQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump have?

LEGO set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump has 128 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 6581 released?

Set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump was released in 1996 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 6581?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 6581?

The instructions for LEGO set 6581 Dig 'N' Dump can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 6581.

What is the main color of LEGO set 6581?

Yellow, with 46 out of 128 pieces, or 36%. Next come black (30%) and light gray (15%).

How many different parts does set 6581 contain?

Set 6581 has 66 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 63 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in trans-yellow, with 8 copies.

Does LEGO set 6581 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 6581?

Set 4552 Cargo Crane, released in 1995: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.