LEGO Technic 8271 Wheel Loader

Specifications
| Set number | 8271 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2007 |
| Piece count | 200 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8271 Wheel Loader, released in 2007 as part of the Technic line, has 200 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 61 different lots, across 8 colors.
Inventory of set 8271
The inventory of set 8271 lists 200 pieces, spare parts excluded: 61 different lots (one shape in one color) for 59 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8271
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 38% of the parts, followed by black (24%) and yellow (20%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 75 | 38% | |
| Black | 49 | 24% | |
| Yellow | 39 | 20% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 24 | 12% | |
| Tan | 7 | 3.5% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1% | |
| Blue | 2 | 1% | |
| Trans-Neon Orange | 2 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Beams | 57 | 28% | |
| Technic Pins | 41 | 20% | |
| Technic Axles | 27 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 21 | 10% | |
| Technic Bushes | 18 | 9% | |
| Technic Gears | 12 | 6% |
Most common parts in set 8271
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 6 Thin 32063 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Yellow | 8 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 7 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 7 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 with Stud 6587 | Dark Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Yellow | 6 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
57 of the 59 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 8271 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8271 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8271 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8416 Forklift | 44% | 729 | 2005 |
| 8272 Snowmobile | 44% | 332 | 2007 |
| 8419 Excavator | 43% | 286 | 2005 |
| 8294 Excavator | 40% | 720 | 2008 |
| 8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.0 | 40% | 621 | 2009 |
No similarly sized set goes above 44%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8271 within its line
With 200 pieces, set 8271 ranks #296 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #97. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8271 Wheel Loader have?
LEGO set 8271 Wheel Loader has 200 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8271 released?
Set 8271 Wheel Loader was released in 2007 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8271?
LEGO set 8271 Wheel Loader does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8271?
The instructions for LEGO set 8271 Wheel Loader can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8271.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8271?
Light bluish gray, with 75 out of 200 pieces, or 38%. Next come black (24%) and yellow (20%).
How many different parts does set 8271 contain?
Set 8271 has 61 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 59 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 12 copies.
Does LEGO set 8271 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 8271?
Set 8416 Forklift, released in 2005: it supplies 44%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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