LEGO Technic 8446 Crane Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 8446 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1999 |
| Piece count | 573 |
| Launch retail price | $60.00 (Brickset) |
| Sale period | August 1999 to December 2000 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download 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%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 308 | 54% | |
| Light Gray | 158 | 28% | |
| Green | 58 | 10% | |
| Dark Gray | 33 | 5.8% | |
| Metallic Silver | 6 | 1% | |
| Trans-Clear | 5 | 0.9% | |
| Yellow | 2 | 0.3% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Connectors | 113 | 20% | |
| Technic Axles | 113 | 20% | |
| Technic Pins | 85 | 15% | |
| Technic Beams | 64 | 11% | |
| Technic Bushes | 46 | 8% | |
| Technic Gears | 27 | 4.7% |
Most common parts in set 8446
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 37 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 34 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 29 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 27 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 18 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 17 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 15 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Black | 12 |
| Plate 1 x 6 3666 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 12 |
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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| 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:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8448 Super Street Sensation | 64% | 1,406 | 1999 |
| 8458 Silver Champion | 64% | 1,433 | 2000 |
| 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer | 61% | 1,484 | 2002 |
| 8479 Barcode Multi-Set | 57% | 1,274 | 1997 |
| 8466 4x4 Off Roader | 55% | 1,103 | 2001 |
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.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8445 Indy Storm / Formula 1 Racer1999 · 434 pieces
8269 Competition Ultra Challenge [aka Cyber Stinger]1999 · 329 pieces
8444 Air Enforcer / Supercopter1999 · 303 pieces
8253 Fire Helicopter1999 · 211 pieces
8255 Rescue Bike1999 · 193 pieces
8252 Beach Buster / Police Car1999 · 167 pieces
8251 Sonic Cycle1999 · 89 pieces
8268 Scorpion Attack1999 · 79 pieces
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8502 Turbo / City Slizer1999 · 45 pieces
8247 Road Rebel / Buggy Racer1999 · 44 pieces
8504 Jet / Judge Slizer1999 · 44 pieces
8503 Scuba / Sub Slizer1999 · 39 pieces
8507 Electro / Energy Slizer1999 · 37 pieces
8505 Amazon / Jungle Slizer1999 · 36 pieces
8501 Ski / Ice Slizer1999 · 34 pieces
