LEGO Technic 8270 Rough Terrain Crane

Specifications
| Set number | 8270 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2007 |
| Piece count | 106 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8270 Rough Terrain Crane, released in 2007 as part of the Technic line, has 106 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 40 different lots, across 6 colors.
Inventory of set 8270
The inventory of set 8270 lists 106 pieces, spare parts excluded: 40 different lots (one shape in one color) for 39 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8270
Main color: black, making up 36% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (35%) and yellow (22%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 38 | 36% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 37 | 35% | |
| Yellow | 23 | 22% | |
| Blue | 4 | 3.8% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 3 | 2.8% | |
| Red | 1 | 0.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Beams | 29 | 27% | |
| Technic Axles | 17 | 16% | |
| Technic Bushes | 14 | 13% | |
| Technic Pins | 13 | 12% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 7.5% | |
| Technic Connectors | 8 | 7.5% |
Most common parts in set 8270
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 7 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector 2825 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread 30391 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Yellow | 4 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick 32523 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges - Single Slot 32556a | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
39 of the 39 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 8270 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8270 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8270 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8419 Excavator | 45% | 286 | 2005 |
| 8650 Furious Slammer Racer | 43% | 254 | 2005 |
| 8271 Wheel Loader | 38% | 200 | 2007 |
| 8048 Buggy | 36% | 314 | 2010 |
| 8283 Telehandler | 36% | 323 | 2006 |
No similarly sized set goes above 45%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8270 within its line
With 106 pieces, set 8270 ranks #367 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #122. 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: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8270 Rough Terrain Crane have?
LEGO set 8270 Rough Terrain Crane has 106 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8270 released?
Set 8270 Rough Terrain Crane was released in 2007 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8270?
LEGO set 8270 Rough Terrain Crane does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8270?
The instructions for LEGO set 8270 Rough Terrain Crane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8270.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8270?
Black, with 38 out of 106 pieces, or 36%. Next come light bluish gray (35%) and yellow (22%).
How many different parts does set 8270 contain?
Set 8270 has 40 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 39 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced in light bluish gray, with 10 copies.
Does LEGO set 8270 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 8270?
Set 8419 Excavator, released in 2005: it supplies 45%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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8271 Wheel Loader2007 · 200 pieces
3D8272 Snowmobile2007 · 332 pieces
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3D8275 Motorized Bulldozer2007 · 1,381 pieces
8287 Motor Box2006 · 93 pieces
3D8281 Mini Tractor2006 · 121 pieces
8290 Mini Forklift2008 · 88 pieces
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