LEGO City 7630 Front-End Loader

Specifications
| Set number | 7630 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 108 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Construction |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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Set 7630, Front-End Loader, depicts a construction loader for the LEGO City theme, specifically the Construction subtheme. Released in 2009, it contains 108 pieces and includes 1 construction worker minifigure.
Front-End Loader belongs to the Construction area of LEGO City and represents a work vehicle for building site scenes. Its subject is a front loader, a familiar machine in roadwork, site preparation and material handling settings within a city layout.
This identifies the included character as a worker dressed for a building site, with high visibility clothing and a hard hat.
The set is suited to construction play, LEGO City dioramas and collections of work vehicles. Within City, it serves as a compact support model rather than a large location build, adding a vehicle and operator to a work zone. It can stand alone as a small construction scene or sit alongside other Construction sets to make a broader urban works display.
Inventory of set 7630
The inventory of set 7630 lists 108 pieces, spare parts excluded: 59 different lots (one shape in one color) for 51 part shapes. The box also contains 7 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 7630
Main color: yellow, making up 38% of the parts, followed by dark bluish gray (30%) and black (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 41 | 38% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 32 | 30% | |
| Black | 18 | 17% | |
| Red | 3 | 2.8% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Brown | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Orange | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 0.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 32 | 30% | |
| Plates Special | 11 | 10% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 7.4% | |
| Plates Round Curved and Dishes | 8 | 7.4% | |
| Bricks | 6 | 5.6% | |
| Technic Pins | 4 | 3.7% |
Most common parts in set 7630
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate 2 x 2 3022 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 4 3020 | Yellow | 4 |
| Plate 2 x 3 3021 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes 55981 | Yellow | 4 |
| Tyre 37 x 18 R Balloon 56891 | Black | 4 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends] 60478 | Yellow | 4 |
| Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b | Dark Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Yellow | 3 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Dark Bluish Gray | 2 |
46 of the 51 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 7630
One part shape in set 7630 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 7630-1 64950 |
Rebuilding set 7630 from another set
Share of the parts of set 7630 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7631 Dump Truck | 47% | 189 | 2009 |
| 4893 Revvin' Riders | 32% | 361 | 2006 |
| 8182 Monster Crushers | 27% | 388 | 2009 |
| 7243 Construction Site | 25% | 301 | 2005 |
| 60074 Bulldozer | 25% | 384 | 2015 |
No similarly sized set goes above 47%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 7630 within its line
With 108 pieces, set 7630 ranks #479 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #156. That is less than half the average City set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Included minifigures
Construction Worker, Orange Jacket with Zipper and Reflective Stripes, Red Hard Hat, StubbleQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 7630 Front-End Loader have?
LEGO set 7630 Front-End Loader has 108 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 7630 released?
Set 7630 Front-End Loader was released in 2009 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 7630?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7630 Front-End Loader: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 7630?
The instructions for LEGO set 7630 Front-End Loader can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7630.
What is the main color of LEGO set 7630?
Yellow, with 41 out of 108 pieces, or 38%. Next come dark bluish gray (30%) and black (17%).
How many different parts does set 7630 contain?
Set 7630 has 59 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 51 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 2 in dark bluish gray, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 7630 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 7630-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 7630?
Set 7631 Dump Truck, released in 2009: it supplies 47%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Which minifigure is included with set 7630 Front-End Loader?
The set includes Construction Worker, Orange Jacket with Zipper and Reflective Stripes, Red Hard Hat, Stubble.
Is set 7630 a building or a vehicle?
It is a construction vehicle, specifically a front-end loader, from the LEGO City Construction subtheme.
See also
Sets from the same theme
7643 Air Show Plane2009 · 115 pieces
3D7638 Tow Truck2009 · 129 pieces
3D7634 Tractor2009 · 78 pieces
8402 Sports Car2009 · 68 pieces
8867 Flexible Train Track2009 · 64 pieces
8401 City Minifigure Collection2009 · 60 pieces
3D7639 Camper2009 · 165 pieces
3D7635 4WD with Horse Trailer2009 · 176 pieces








