LEGO Technic 8443 Pneumatic Log Loader / Pneumatic Logger

Specifications
| Set number | 8443 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1996 |
| Piece count | 334 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 177 | 53% | |
| Light Gray | 89 | 27% | |
| Red | 48 | 14% | |
| Yellow | 7 | 2.1% | |
| White | 6 | 1.8% | |
| Dark Gray | 4 | 1.2% | |
| Blue | 1 | 0.3% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 1 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 45 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 42 | 13% | |
| Technic Beams | 37 | 11% | |
| Technic Bushes | 32 | 9.6% | |
| Plates | 30 | 9% | |
| Technic Bricks | 30 | 9% |
Most common parts in set 8443
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 18 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b | Light Gray | 17 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 15 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector 2825 | Black | 13 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 13 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole 6541 | Black | 11 |
| Technic Axle 2 3704 | Black | 9 |
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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 16.25L / 13cm 5102c16.25 | Light 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 | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane | 63% | 863 | 1995 |
| 8479 Barcode Multi-Set | 62% | 1,274 | 1997 |
| 8485 Control Centre / Control II | 60% | 1,067 | 1995 |
| 8431 Crane Truck | 55% | 836 | 2002 |
| 8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck | 54% | 847 | 2003 |
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.
See also
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8230 Coastal Cop Buggy / Miami Police Patrol1996 · 176 pieces
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