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LEGO Technic 8446 Crane Truck

1999573 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8446 Crane Truck

Specifications

Set number8446
Release year1999
Piece count573
Launch retail price$60.00 (Brickset)
Sale periodAugust 1999 to December 2000
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8446 Crane Truck, released in 1999 as part of the Technic line, has 573 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 121 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 8446

The inventory of set 8446 lists 573 pieces, spare parts excluded: 121 different lots (one shape in one color) for 91 part shapes. The box also contains 9 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8446

Main color: black, making up 54% of the parts, followed by light gray (28%) and green (10%).

ColorPartsShare
Black30854%
Light Gray15828%
Green5810%
Dark Gray335.8%
Metallic Silver61%
Trans-Clear50.9%
Yellow20.3%
Trans-Yellow20.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Connectors11320%
Technic Axles11320%
Technic Pins8515%
Technic Beams6411%
Technic Bushes468%
Technic Gears274.7%

Most common parts in set 8446

80 of the 91 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setobrick, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 8446

One part shape in set 8446 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 8446-1 22249

Rebuilding set 8446 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8446 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8448 Super Street Sensation64%1,4061999
8458 Silver Champion64%1,4332000
8461 Williams F1 Team Racer61%1,4842002
8479 Barcode Multi-Set57%1,2741997
8466 4x4 Off Roader55%1,1032001

Set 8448 Super Street Sensation supplies 64% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8446 within its line

With 573 pieces, set 8446 ranks #182 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #14.

Frequently asked questions

How much was LEGO 8446 at launch?

The launch retail price of 8446 Crane Truck was $60.00 (source: Brickset). It was on sale from August 1999 to December 2000.

How many pieces does LEGO set 8446 Crane Truck have?

LEGO set 8446 Crane Truck has 573 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8446 released?

Set 8446 Crane Truck was released in 1999 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8446?

LEGO set 8446 Crane Truck does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8446?

The instructions for LEGO set 8446 Crane Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8446.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8446?

Black, with 308 out of 573 pieces, or 54%. Next come light gray (28%) and green (10%).

How many different parts does set 8446 contain?

Set 8446 has 121 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 91 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise in light gray, with 37 copies.

Does LEGO set 8446 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8446-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8446?

Set 8448 Super Street Sensation, released in 1999: it supplies 64%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8446
Release year1999
ThemeTechnic
Piece count573
Minifigures0
SetobrickData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30