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Bring the iconic forage harvester to life with 559 LEGO Technic pieces. Perfect for budding engineers and John Deere fans!

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🏛 Technic
Set #42168

John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester

The John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester is a solid addition to the LEGO Technic lineup.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for teens and adults interested in Technic models and agricultural machinery. ⏱ 3 hr build 🧩 559 pcs 🎂 Ages 9+
★★★☆☆ 3.9 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the realistic design and accessible build of the John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester, making it a great entry point into LEGO Technic. Some find the functions basic but satisfying, while others note that more complex functionality would enhance the experience.

📝 Our Take

The John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester is a solid addition to the LEGO Technic lineup. This set accurately recreates the iconic agricultural machine, offering a rewarding building experience and a recognizable display model. The functionality, including rotating blades and steering, adds to the play value and realism.

This set is perfect for Technic beginners and agricultural machinery enthusiasts. With a moderate piece count and clear instructions, it's an accessible build that introduces fundamental Technic principles. It's also a great display piece for those interested in farming or construction equipment.

Skip this if you're seeking complex Technic engineering or advanced functions. While enjoyable, this set doesn't offer the same level of intricate mechanics as larger Technic models. Consider the LEGO Technic Monster Jam Monster Mutt Dalmatian (42150) for a more challenging build at a similar price point.

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🧱 Building Experience

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559
Pieces
3h
Build Time
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Intermediate
Difficulty
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11cm × 25cm × 22cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Realistic recreation of the John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester
  • Functional steering mechanism
  • Rotating harvesting blades
  • Detailed engine bay

📈 Investment Analysis

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The John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester (42168) presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its appeal lies in the John Deere licensing, which attracts a niche but dedicated following. The set's relatively low price point makes it accessible to a wide range of collectors. However, its piece count is not particularly high, and it lacks unique or exclusive elements that drive significant appreciation. While it's unlikely to become a highly sought-after collectible, it should hold its value and potentially see modest gains, especially if kept in mint condition. The John Deere license adds some value, but that license is also used in other sets, which may limit the appreciation of this set.

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📖 About This Set

Kids who love farm equipment toys can enjoy lots of creative play with the LEGO® Technic™ John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester (42168) for boys and girls aged 9+. The model comes in the classic John Deere colors and features back wheel steering and a forage header tool on the front, which kids can raise, lower and spin to replicate the actions of a real corn-cutting machine. This farming toy set makes a great birthday or special occasion gift idea for kids who love farming vehicles and creative play.

LEGO Technic construction sets feature realistic details that introduce young LEGO builders to engineering in an approachable way. Give kids a fun building adventure with the LEGO Builder app. Here they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D and track their progress.

  • John Deere toy for kids aged 9+ – Inspire young farming fans to build and explore this LEGO® Technic™ John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester toy for boys and girls
  • Forage header tool – Kids can learn how a real John Deere harvester works as they raise, lower and spin the forage header tool to replicate the actions of a real corn-cutting machine
  • Authentic steering – The model features back wheel steering just like on a real John Deere harvester so kids can enjoy lots of realistic vehicle role play
  • A gift idea for kids who love John Deere equipment – This set makes a fun birthday gift for boys and girls who love vehicle toys
  • A fun way to build – Let the LEGO® Builder app guide kids on an intuitive building adventure, where they can save sets, track progress, zoom in and rotate models in 3D while they build
  • Engineering insights – LEGO® Technic™ buildable model sets (sold separately) feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering
  • Measurements – 559-piece set with a harvester measuring over 4 in. (11 cm) high, 10 in. (25 cm) long and 8.5 in. (22 cm) wide

Compare Similar Sets

The John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester offers a more accessible entry point into Technic agricultural vehicles compared to larger, more complex sets. While sets like the CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC (42054) offer more advanced functions, the 42168 provides a good balance of detail and build complexity for a lower price.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 114 unique parts • 509 total pieces

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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 11214 Red
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] Slope Curved 2 x ...
Part #: 11477 12× Green
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 11478 Yellow
Brick Curved 10 x 1 [Symmetric Inside Ridges] Brick Curved 10 x...
Part #: 13731 Yellow
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder Tile Round 2 x 2 ...
Part #: 14769 Black
Large Figure Limb Cover / Claw / Spike Large with Axle Large Figure Limb...
Part #: 15362 Yellow
Tyre 49.53 x 20 Tyre 49.53 x 20
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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
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Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Black
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole Underneath Plate Special 1 x...
Part #: 18677 Black
Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch on Both Sides Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 18946 Red
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Axle Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 22961 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing #7 3L Very Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2387 Green
Technic Panel Fairing #8 3L Very Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2389 Green
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
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Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
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Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pins Technic Pin Conne...
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Technic Panel Fairing #9 Medium Triangle Smooth Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2395 Green
Technic Panel Fairing #10 Medium Triangle Smooth Technic Panel Fai...
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Plate 2 x 2 Corner Plate 2 x 2 Corner
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Tile 1 x 4 with Groove Tile 1 x 4 with G...
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Technic Axle 3 with Stop Technic Axle 3 wi...
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Technic Panel Round Corner 5 x 3 x 2 Left Technic Panel Rou...
Part #: 2438 Green
Technic Panel Round Corner 5 x 3 x 2 Right Technic Panel Rou...
Part #: 2442 Green
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end Brick Round 1 x 1...
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Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Axles Technic Pin Conne...
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Plate 2 x 4 Plate 2 x 4
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Plate 2 x 2 Plate 2 x 2
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Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
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Plate 1 x 2 Plate 1 x 2
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Plate 1 x 1 Plate 1 x 1
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Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
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Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
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Tile 1 x 2 with Groove Tile 1 x 2 with G...
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Technic Beam 2 x 3 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Hole] Technic Beam 2 x ...
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Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
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Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
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Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
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Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Yellow
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
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Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
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Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
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Windscreen 3 x 6 x 1 Curved with Rectangular Stud Holder in Bottom Windscreen 3 x 6 ...
Part #: 35299 Green
Tyre Offroad 37 x 14 Tyre Offroad 37 x 14
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Plate 1 x 3 Plate 1 x 3
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Technic Gear 24 Tooth [New Style with Single Axle Hole] Technic Gear 24 T...
Part #: 3648b Dark Bluish Gray
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1 Slope Inverted 45...
Part #: 3665 Yellow
Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
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Plate 1 x 6 Plate 1 x 6
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Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
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Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
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Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
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Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
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Plate 1 x 4 Plate 1 x 4
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Technic Bush Technic Bush
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Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 3749 Tan
Steering Stand 1 x 2 with Black Steering Wheel Steering Stand 1 ...
Part #: 3829c01 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges, with Anti-Roll Notch Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 39888 Tan
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) Plate Round 2 x 2...
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
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Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole [Reinforced] Technic Axle Conn...
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Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot Technic Pin Long ...
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Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
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Technic Gear 28 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 28 T...
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Slope Curved 3 x 1 No Studs Slope Curved 3 x ...
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Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) Slope 30° 1 x 1 x...
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Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
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Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
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Tyre 14 x 4 Smooth Small Single [New Style] Tyre 14 x 4 Smoot...
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Cone 1 x 1 [Top Groove] Cone 1 x 1 [Top G...
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Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
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Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
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Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
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Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
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Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
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Tile 1 x 3 Tile 1 x 3
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin 3L without Friction Ridges and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 65249 White
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 65304 10× Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 65487 Yellow
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 65487 13× Black
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 6589 Tan
Technic Gear 14 Tooth Bevel with Axle Hole Technic Gear 14 T...
Part #: 69762 Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split [Reinforced] Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 69819 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 2 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 71708 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 71708 Green
Technic Panel 3 x 7 x 1 Technic Panel 3 x...
Part #: 71709 Green
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 73507 Black
Technic Pin Long 3l, No Friction Ridges, with Stop and Hole Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 77765 Light Bluish Gray
Slope 30° 1 x 2 x 2/3 Slope 30° 1 x 2 x...
Part #: 85984 Dark Tan
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 87408 Black
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 7 with Axle and Pin Holes Technic Gear Rack...
Part #: 87761 Black
Equipment Whip - Bent Equipment Whip - ...
Part #: 88704 Black
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 Red
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 1 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 89679 Green
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 1 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 89679 Black
Technic Gear 16 Tooth Reinforced [New Style] Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 94925 Light Bluish Gray
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Orange
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Yellow
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...
Part #: 99781 Dark Tan
The set contains a good selection of Technic pins and beams, useful for MOC builders looking to expand their collection of functional elements. The green beams and slopes provide a solid base for building agricultural vehicles or other green-themed models.

🛒 Where to Buy

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$37.30
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$43.99
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💎 Notable Parts

Black Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots (56x) $2.80
Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot (30x) $1.50
Green Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick (13x) $0.65
Black Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Square Holes] (13x) $1.30
Green Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow] (12x) $0.60
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$6.85

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Combine harvester
🚗 Tractor with various implements
🤖 Agricultural robot

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📖 Building Instructions 2

John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester Instructions
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John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester Instructions
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Charts Inventory Statistics

114
Unique Parts
509
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1