LEGO Technic 8081 Extreme Cruiser

Specifications
| Set number | 8081 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 590 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser, released in 2011 as part of the Technic line, has 590 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 106 different lots, across 11 colors.
Inventory of set 8081
The inventory of set 8081 lists 590 pieces, spare parts excluded: 106 different lots (one shape in one color) for 95 part shapes.
Colors of set 8081
Main color: black, making up 47% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and blue (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 278 | 47% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 115 | 19% | |
| Blue | 99 | 17% | |
| Red | 51 | 8.6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 11 | 1.9% | |
| Yellow | 10 | 1.7% | |
| Dark Tan | 10 | 1.7% | |
| Tan | 7 | 1.2% | |
| Trans-Clear | 4 | 0.7% | |
| White | 2 | 0.3% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 210 | 36% | |
| Technic Connectors | 99 | 17% | |
| Technic Beams | 96 | 16% | |
| Technic Axles | 77 | 13% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 28 | 4.7% | |
| Technic Gears | 13 | 2.2% |
Most common parts in set 8081
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 95 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 57 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 30 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 30 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Black | 20 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 32013 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 12 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick 32316 | Black | 10 |
90 of the 95 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 8081
One part shape in set 8081 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 8081-1 97556 |
Rebuilding set 8081 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8081 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 75% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 8258 Crane Truck | 72% | 1,877 | 2009 |
| 9397 Logging Truck | 69% | 1,308 | 2012 |
| 41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition | 68% | 1,584 | 2013 |
| 8063 Tractor with Trailer | 67% | 1,100 | 2009 |
Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 supplies 75% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8081 within its line
With 590 pieces, set 8081 ranks #174 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #40.
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)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser have?
LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser has 590 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8081 released?
Set 8081 Extreme Cruiser was released in 2011 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8081?
LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8081?
The instructions for LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8081.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8081?
Black, with 278 out of 590 pieces, or 47%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and blue (17%).
How many different parts does set 8081 contain?
Set 8081 has 106 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 95 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 95 copies.
Does LEGO set 8081 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8081-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8081?
Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400, released in 2011: it supplies 75%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8071 Lift Truck2011 · 593 pieces
8069 Backhoe Loader2011 · 609 pieces
8068 Rescue Helicopter2011 · 408 pieces
8067 Mini Mobile Crane2011 · 292 pieces
8066 Off-Roader2011 · 141 pieces
8065 Mini Container Truck2011 · 119 pieces
8109 Flatbed Truck2011 · 1,115 pieces
8070 Supercar2011 · 1,281 pieces
Sets from the same year
3D8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4002011 · 2,048 pieces
3D5767 Cool Cruiser2011 · 621 pieces
4645 Harbor2011 · 552 pieces
3D21009 Farnsworth House2011 · 546 pieces
2521 Lightning Dragon Battle2011 · 645 pieces
5749 Creative Building Kit2011 · 650 pieces
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3D7326 Rise of the Sphinx2011 · 527 pieces
