LEGO City 7249 XXL Mobile Crane
Specifications
| Set number | 7249 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2005 |
| Piece count | 530 |
| Minifigures | 2 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Construction |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 7249, XXL Mobile Crane, represents a construction mobile crane in the City theme, Construction subtheme. Released in 2005, it contains 530 pieces and presents a large work vehicle with 2 construction worker minifigures.
Set 7249, XXL Mobile Crane, belongs to the City Construction range. The subject is a mobile crane, a service vehicle suited to building site scenes and urban lifting work within a LEGO City layout.
The build uses 530 pieces to create a crane vehicle with a driver’s cab, mobile base and crane structure.
It is suitable for builders expanding a City construction scene, displaying a substantial work vehicle, or collecting construction equipment from the same theme. Among City Construction sets, it is best understood as a lifting vehicle, rather than a transport truck or earthmoving machine.
Inventory of set 7249
The inventory of set 7249 lists 530 pieces, spare parts excluded: 159 different lots (one shape in one color) for 144 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 7249
Main color: yellow, making up 35% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (25%) and black (19%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 184 | 35% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 133 | 25% | |
| Black | 99 | 19% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 59 | 11% | |
| Trans-Orange | 20 | 3.8% | |
| Red | 13 | 2.5% | |
| Tan | 6 | 1.1% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 3 | 0.6% | |
| White | 3 | 0.6% | |
| Trans-Brown | 3 | 0.6% | |
| Other colors (3) | 6 | 1.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 114 | 22% | |
| Bricks | 64 | 12% | |
| Tiles Special | 39 | 7.4% | |
| Tiles | 33 | 6.2% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 33 | 6.2% | |
| Bricks Special | 32 | 6% |
Most common parts in set 7249
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 22 |
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Light Bluish Gray | 18 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Yellow | 16 |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431 | Dark Bluish Gray | 15 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Trans-Orange | 14 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Dark Bluish Gray | 13 |
| Plate 1 x 10 4477 | Yellow | 13 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Dark Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Yellow | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 6 3666 | Black | 10 |
128 of the 144 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 7249
2 part shapes in set 7249 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, 4 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 7249-1 53230 | |
| String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 420cm 56823c420 | Black |
Rebuilding set 7249 from another set
Share of the parts of set 7249 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6753 Highway Transport | 28% | 1,294 | 2009 |
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 7249 within its line
With 530 pieces, set 7249 ranks #129 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 208 sets released in 2005, it ranks #32.
Included minifigures
Construction Worker, Orange Jacket with Zipper and Reflective Stripes, Orange Legs, Red Hard Hat, Moustache and StubbleQuantity : 1
Construction Worker, Orange Overalls over Blue Sweater, Red Hard Hat, StubbleQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 7249 XXL Mobile Crane have?
LEGO set 7249 XXL Mobile Crane has 530 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 7249 released?
Set 7249 XXL Mobile Crane was released in 2005 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 7249?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7249 XXL Mobile Crane: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 7249?
The instructions for LEGO set 7249 XXL Mobile Crane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7249.
What is the main color of LEGO set 7249?
Yellow, with 184 out of 530 pieces, or 35%. Next come dark bluish gray (25%) and black (19%).
How many different parts does set 7249 contain?
Set 7249 has 159 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 144 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 22 copies.
Does LEGO set 7249 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet for Set 7249-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7249?
Set 6753 Highway Transport, released in 2009: it supplies 28%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which minifigures are included with LEGO 7249?
The set includes 2 construction workers with red hard hats. One wears an orange jacket with reflective stripes, while the other wears orange overalls over a blue sweater.
How does this set fit into a LEGO City display?
It works well as the main lifting vehicle in a construction site. It can be placed with other City vehicles and structures to create a building scene.
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