LEGO Technic 8288 Crawler Crane

Specifications
| Set number | 8288 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2006 |
| Piece count | 800 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8288 Crawler Crane, released in 2006 as part of the Technic line, has 800 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 79 different lots, across 7 colors.
Inventory of set 8288
The inventory of set 8288 lists 800 pieces, spare parts excluded: 79 different lots (one shape in one color) for 72 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8288
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 32% of the parts, followed by black (31%) and dark bluish gray (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 260 | 32% | |
| Black | 247 | 31% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 134 | 17% | |
| Red | 68 | 8.5% | |
| White | 59 | 7.4% | |
| Blue | 25 | 3.1% | |
| Tan | 7 | 0.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 288 | 36% | |
| Technic Beams | 190 | 24% | |
| Technic Special | 89 | 11% | |
| Technic Axles | 83 | 10% | |
| Technic Connectors | 47 | 5.9% | |
| Technic Bushes | 25 | 3.1% |
Most common parts in set 8288
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link Tread 3873 | Black | 86 |
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Dark Bluish Gray | 68 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 59 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 48 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 36 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin 32017 | Light Bluish Gray | 34 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 34 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Light Bluish Gray | 29 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin 41677 | Light Bluish Gray | 28 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 25 |
69 of the 72 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 8288 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8288 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8288 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8421 Mobile Crane | 44% | 1,885 | 2005 |
| 8285 Tow Truck | 41% | 1,879 | 2006 |
| 8674 Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8 | 40% | 1,246 | 2006 |
| 8289 Fire Truck | 39% | 1,035 | 2006 |
| 8275 Motorized Bulldozer | 38% | 1,381 | 2007 |
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 8288 within its line
With 800 pieces, set 8288 ranks #134 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #22.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8288 Crawler Crane have?
LEGO set 8288 Crawler Crane has 800 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8288 released?
Set 8288 Crawler Crane was released in 2006 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8288?
LEGO set 8288 Crawler Crane does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8288?
The instructions for LEGO set 8288 Crawler Crane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8288.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8288?
Light bluish gray, with 260 out of 800 pieces, or 32%. Next come black (31%) and dark bluish gray (17%).
How many different parts does set 8288 contain?
Set 8288 has 79 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 72 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link Tread in black, with 86 copies.
Does LEGO set 8288 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 8288?
Set 8421 Mobile Crane, released in 2005: it supplies 44%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8284 Tractor2006 · 872 pieces
3D8289 Fire Truck2006 · 1,035 pieces
3D8283 Telehandler2006 · 323 pieces
8282 Quad Bike2006 · 200 pieces
3D8281 Mini Tractor2006 · 121 pieces
8287 Motor Box2006 · 93 pieces
3D8285 Tow Truck2006 · 1,879 pieces
3D8273 Off Road Truck2007 · 805 pieces
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