LEGO Technic 8071 Lift Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 8071 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 593 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8071 Lift Truck, released in 2011 as part of the Technic line, has 593 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 94 different lots, across 12 colors.
Set 8071 represents a lift truck, using the Technic approach of exposed construction and mechanical form rather than a fully enclosed body. Within the Technic theme, it sits among working vehicles and handling equipment, where the subject is defined by practical shape and visible structure.
The build is based on familiar Technic parts such as beams, axles, connectors and structural subassemblies. Because the subject is a lift truck, the model is chiefly identified by its mast, forks and compact utility vehicle outline.
It suits builders who collect Technic utility vehicles or want a model that can be used for load handling play and display. In the wider Technic range, 8071 offers an industrial subject rather than a racing or bodywork led vehicle, making it a distinct entry for collections focused on machines and practical vehicles.
Inventory of set 8071
The inventory of set 8071 lists 593 pieces, spare parts excluded: 94 different lots (one shape in one color) for 84 part shapes. The box also contains 13 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8071
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 27% of the parts, followed by black (21%) and dark bluish gray (18%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 158 | 27% | |
| Black | 125 | 21% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 106 | 18% | |
| Blue | 69 | 12% | |
| White | 65 | 11% | |
| Red | 37 | 6.2% | |
| Tan | 12 | 2% | |
| Trans-Orange | 10 | 1.7% | |
| Yellow | 4 | 0.7% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 0.3% | |
| Other colors (2) | 4 | 0.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 174 | 29% | |
| Technic Beams | 138 | 23% | |
| Technic Axles | 80 | 13% | |
| Technic Connectors | 78 | 13% | |
| Technic Bushes | 37 | 6.2% | |
| Technic Gears | 20 | 3.4% |
Most common parts in set 8071
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 78 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 34 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 26 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 23 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 21 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Dark Bluish Gray | 20 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Light Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Dark Bluish Gray | 16 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Dark Bluish Gray | 12 |
83 of the 84 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 8071
One part shape in set 8071 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 8071-1 95744 |
Rebuilding set 8071 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8071 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC | 62% | 1,976 | 2016 |
| 42024 Container Truck | 61% | 948 | 2014 |
| 42008 Service Truck | 58% | 1,276 | 2013 |
| 42042 Crawler Crane | 57% | 1,400 | 2015 |
| 9398 4 x 4 Crawler | 57% | 1,327 | 2012 |
Set 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC supplies 62% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8071 within its line
With 593 pieces, set 8071 ranks #172 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #39.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8071 Lift Truck have?
LEGO set 8071 Lift Truck has 593 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8071 released?
Set 8071 Lift Truck was released in 2011 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8071?
LEGO set 8071 Lift Truck does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8071?
The instructions for LEGO set 8071 Lift Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8071.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8071?
Light bluish gray, with 158 out of 593 pieces, or 27%. Next come black (21%) and dark bluish gray (18%).
How many different parts does set 8071 contain?
Set 8071 has 94 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 84 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 78 copies.
Does LEGO set 8071 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8071-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8071?
Set 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC, released in 2016: it supplies 62%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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