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LEGO Technic 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger

1996334 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger

Specifications

Set number8443
Release year1996
Piece count334
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger, released in 1996 as part of the Technic line, has 334 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 98 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 8443

The inventory of set 8443 lists 334 pieces, spare parts excluded: 98 different lots (one shape in one color) for 86 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8443

Main color: black, making up 53% of the parts, followed by light gray (27%) and red (14%).

ColorPartsShare
Black17753%
Light Gray8927%
Red4814%
Yellow72.1%
White61.8%
Dark Gray41.2%
Blue10.3%
Trans-Yellow10.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins4513%
Technic Axles4213%
Technic Beams3711%
Technic Bushes329.6%
Plates309%
Technic Bricks309%

Most common parts in set 8443

62 of the 86 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

Exclusive parts in set 8443

2 part shapes in set 8443 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 16.25L / 13cm 5102c16.25Light Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 8443-1 170908

Rebuilding set 8443 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8443 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane supplies 63% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8443 within its line

With 334 pieces, set 8443 ranks #239 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 121 sets released in 1996, it ranks #27.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger have?

LEGO set 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger has 334 pieces. It was released in 1996 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8443 released?

Set 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger was released in 1996 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8443?

LEGO set 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8443?

The instructions for LEGO set 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8443.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8443?

Black, with 177 out of 334 pieces, or 53%. Next come light gray (27%) and red (14%).

How many different parts does set 8443 contain?

Set 8443 has 98 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 86 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 18 copies.

Does LEGO set 8443 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 16.25L / 13cm.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8443?

Set 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane, released in 1995: it supplies 63%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8443
Release year1996
ThemeTechnic
Piece count334
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30