LEGO Technic 9398 4 x 4 Crawler

Specifications
| Set number | 9398 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2012 |
| Piece count | 1,327 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 9398 4 x 4 Crawler, released in 2012 as part of the Technic line, has 1,327 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 158 different lots, across 13 colors.
The 4 x 4 Crawler sits in the Technic theme as a vehicle model focused on mechanical construction and off-road character.
The build emphasizes the chassis, bodywork and technical layout rather than a minifigure scene. Its 1327 pieces are used to create a crawler with an exposed, functional style typical of Technic vehicle sets.
This set is suited to builders who collect Technic vehicles or want a model for hands-on play, display and study of construction methods. It can be placed alongside other Technic vehicles, especially those with an off-road subject. In a collection, it represents the theme’s focus on functional vehicle design.
Inventory of set 9398
The inventory of set 9398 lists 1,327 pieces, spare parts excluded: 158 different lots (one shape in one color) for 110 part shapes. The box also contains 22 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 9398
Main color: black, making up 30% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (28%) and blue (16%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 398 | 30% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 378 | 28% | |
| Blue | 211 | 16% | |
| Red | 195 | 15% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 46 | 3.5% | |
| Tan | 33 | 2.5% | |
| White | 29 | 2.2% | |
| Orange | 19 | 1.4% | |
| Trans-Clear | 6 | 0.5% | |
| Yellow | 6 | 0.5% | |
| Other colors (3) | 5 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 507 | 38% | |
| Technic Beams | 231 | 17% | |
| Technic Connectors | 228 | 17% | |
| Technic Axles | 174 | 13% | |
| Technic Bushes | 62 | 4.7% | |
| Technic Gears | 39 | 2.9% |
Most common parts in set 9398
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 203 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 108 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 95 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 57 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 46 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Light Bluish Gray | 44 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 28 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 26 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Red | 24 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 24 |
99 of the 110 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 9398
One part shape in set 9398 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 9398-1 10772 |
Rebuilding set 9398 from another set
Share of the parts of set 9398 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition | 78% | 1,584 | 2013 |
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 70% | 2,793 | 2015 |
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 66% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 42082 Rough Terrain Crane | 65% | 4,056 | 2018 |
| 42009 Mobile Crane MK II | 62% | 2,607 | 2013 |
Set 41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition supplies 78% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 9398 within its line
With 1,327 pieces, set 9398 ranks #61 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 321 sets released in 2012, it ranks #12. That is 2 times the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 9398 4 x 4 Crawler have?
LEGO set 9398 4 x 4 Crawler has 1,327 pieces. It was released in 2012 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 9398 released?
Set 9398 4 x 4 Crawler was released in 2012 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 9398?
LEGO set 9398 4 x 4 Crawler does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 9398?
The instructions for LEGO set 9398 4 x 4 Crawler can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 9398.
What is the main color of LEGO set 9398?
Black, with 398 out of 1,327 pieces, or 30%. Next come light bluish gray (28%) and blue (16%).
How many different parts does set 9398 contain?
Set 9398 has 158 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 110 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 203 copies.
Does LEGO set 9398 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 9398-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 9398?
Set 41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition, released in 2013: it supplies 78%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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