How many pieces are in the Yellow Backhoe Loader?

Yellow Backhoe Loader contains 301 pieces.

What age is the Yellow Backhoe Loader recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 7+.

When was the Yellow Backhoe Loader released?

Yellow Backhoe Loader was released in 2026.

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Set #60480

Yellow Backhoe Loader

Yellow Backhoe Loader is a fantastic return to classic construction fun with thoroughly modern building techniques.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 7+ · Beginner build Perfect for younger builders ages 7 and up who love vehicles and working mechanisms.
Build: 301 pieces · about 1 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $29.99 list price · 10.0¢ per piece
Availability: Current release · expected exit Dec 31, 2027

★★★★☆ 4.5 community rating from 29 ratings

Fans love the sturdy build and genuinely functional digging arms, though some note it's a straightforward design aimed squarely at younger builders.

$29.99

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📝 Our Take

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Yellow Backhoe Loader is a fantastic return to classic construction fun with thoroughly modern building techniques. With 301 pieces, it delivers a punchy, satisfying vehicle model that brings authentic heavy-machinery mechanics right to the living room floor.

This set is perfect for younger builders stepping up to more engaging mechanisms and fans of the classic LEGO City construction subtheme. The inclusion of realistic fold-down stabilizer legs and a ball-jointed backhoe arm provides great play value without requiring a massive time investment.

Skip this if you are looking for advanced adult-oriented Technic machinery or display-only heavy vehicles. At a modest price point, it's firmly a play-focused set, though MOC builders might still eye it for its chunky rubber tires and functional elements.

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🧱 Building Experience

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301

Pieces

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1.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

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10cm × 28cm × 7cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Working front bucket that raises and tips for realistic loading action
Agile backhoe arm mounted on a ball joint for smooth scooping
Fold-down stabilizer legs for authentic job-site stability
Removable canopy and opening hood to inspect the engine bay

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

As a standard LEGO City construction set priced at $29.99 with 301 pieces, the Yellow Backhoe Loader sits at a very accessible price point that rarely commands massive aftermarket premiums. City vehicles do reliably appeal to parents buying gifts and completionist city layout builders, providing steady baseline demand after retirement. However, because it is a mass-market play set produced in high quantities, its appreciation potential will likely remain modest. It makes a fun, budget-friendly pickup for immediate building enjoyment rather than a high-yield investment piece.

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2 Minifigures Included

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4 parts

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📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 301
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 121 unique parts, 293 pieces
Minifigures: 2

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

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Part #: 11214 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile Round 1 x 2

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Bar 2L with Towball

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Plate 2 x 12

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 4

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Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 3

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Plate 2 x 2

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Plate 1 x 4

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Tool Pickaxe

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Wheel 30 x 14

Part #: 56904 4× Dark Bluish Gray

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Technic Brick 1 x...

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Technic Brick 1 x...

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Dome 1 x 1 x 2/3

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Part #: 7796 1× Light Bluish Gray

Plate 1 x 5

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Brick Sloped 30° ...

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Tyre 43 x 14 Tractor

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Tile Round 1 x 1

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Tile Round 1 x 1

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Part #: 99781 2× White

The parts inventory provides a solid selection of chunky tractor tires, Technic pins, and utility elements that are wonderfully versatile for general MOC building and vehicle creation.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Tyre 43 x 14 Tractor (4x) $4.00

Dark Bluish Gray Wheel 30 x 14 (4x) $3.00

Black Tile Special 1 x 2 with Sloped Walls AKA Money / Gold Bar [Ingot] (8x) $1.60

Red Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction (11x) $1.10

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$9.70

💡 MOC Potential

🏙 Expandable modular construction sites and urban dioramas

🚗 Custom heavy-duty mining trucks or specialized farm equipment

Community Insights

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What Reddit Says

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What YouTubers Say

Based on 4 videos

3.0 /5

Mixed

0% positive

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Inventory Statistics

121

Unique Parts

301

Official Piece Count

293

Cataloged Inventory Pieces

Minifigures

Spare Parts

The official piece count includes the 8 parts inside the set's minifigures, which this inventory lists separately. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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