LEGO Technic 8261 Rally Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 8261 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 198 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8261 Rally Truck, released in 2009 as part of the Technic line, has 198 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 61 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 8261
The inventory of set 8261 lists 198 pieces, spare parts excluded: 61 different lots (one shape in one color) for 58 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8261
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 30% of the parts, followed by black (22%) and red (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 59 | 30% | |
| Black | 44 | 22% | |
| Red | 30 | 15% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 30 | 15% | |
| Blue | 26 | 13% | |
| White | 5 | 2.5% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1% | |
| Tan | 2 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 48 | 24% | |
| Technic Beams | 47 | 24% | |
| Technic Axles | 28 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 27 | 14% | |
| Technic Bushes | 11 | 5.6% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 4% |
Most common parts in set 8261
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 18 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 16 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 7 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick 32526 | Red | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
58 of the 58 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 8261 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8261 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8261 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8294 Excavator | 59% | 720 | 2008 |
| 8071 Lift Truck | 59% | 593 | 2011 |
| 8052 Container Truck | 54% | 686 | 2010 |
| 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 | 54% | 621 | 2009 |
| 8292 Cherry Picker | 54% | 725 | 2008 |
No similarly sized set goes above 59%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8261 within its line
With 198 pieces, set 8261 ranks #301 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #113. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Tomas Kralicek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8261 Rally Truck have?
LEGO set 8261 Rally Truck has 198 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8261 released?
Set 8261 Rally Truck was released in 2009 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8261?
LEGO set 8261 Rally Truck does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8261?
The instructions for LEGO set 8261 Rally Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8261.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8261?
Light bluish gray, with 59 out of 198 pieces, or 30%. Next come black (22%) and red (15%).
How many different parts does set 8261 contain?
Set 8261 has 61 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 58 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 18 copies.
Does LEGO set 8261 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 8261?
Set 8294 Excavator, released in 2008: it supplies 59%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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3D8256 Go-Kart2009 · 144 pieces
3D8260 Tractor2009 · 104 pieces
8262 Quad Bike2009 · 308 pieces
8264 Hauler2009 · 575 pieces
8263 Snow Groomer2009 · 590 pieces
8265 Front Loader2009 · 1,061 pieces
3D8063 Tractor with Trailer2009 · 1,100 pieces








