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LEGO Technic 8271 Wheel Loader

2007200 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8271 Wheel Loader

Specifications

Set number8271
Release year2007
Piece count200
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray7538%
Black4924%
Yellow3920%
Dark Bluish Gray2412%
Tan73.5%
Trans-Clear21%
Blue21%
Trans-Neon Orange21%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Beams5728%
Technic Pins4120%
Technic Axles2714%
Technic Connectors2110%
Technic Bushes189%
Technic Gears126%

Most common parts in set 8271

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:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8416 Forklift44%7292005
8272 Snowmobile44%3322007
8419 Excavator43%2862005
8294 Excavator40%7202008
8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.040%6212009

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.

Set number8271
Release year2007
ThemeTechnic
Piece count200
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30