Crawler Crane
42042-1 Technic 2015 1400 parts 3.5% repair risk Intermediate
Command the LEGO Technic Crawler Crane 42042-1, a 2-in-1 model showcasing heavy construction machinery. This replica includes a Power Functions motor, enabling operation of the boom, claw, rotating superstructure, and caterpillar tracks via joystick controls. The model features a double winch and pulley system with extensive cabling, a cab with tilt function, an exhaust pipe, and a ventilation grill, presented in a blue and white color scheme. An extendable boom increases the crane's height. Measuring over 61 cm high, the LEGO Technic Crawler Crane can be rebuilt into a Mobile Tower Crane, offering a different construction display.
Parts Inventory
| Part | Qty | LEGO price each |
|---|---|---|
![]() Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] 10928 | 6× | €0,15 |
![]() Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | 18× | €0,29 |
![]() Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin with Axle Holes on Ends 11478 | 6× | €0,25 |
![]() Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 10 Pin Holes through Panel Surface 11954 | 4× | Check price → View |
![]() Wheel 18 x 8 with Fake Bolts and Deep Spokes with Inner Ring 13971 | 1× | €0,21 |
![]() Technic Beam 3 x 5 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Holes] 14720 | 1× | €0,36 |
![]() Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 15100 | 2× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1 15458 | 2× | €1,13 |
![]() Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462 | 11× | Check price → View |
![]() Battery Box, Power Functions 4 x 11 x 7 with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers [Complete Assembly] [New Version] 16511 | 1× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening] 18575 | 6× | €0,36 |
![]() Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] 18654 | 12× | €0,05 |
Repairability
Can you fix Crawler Crane if a piece goes missing?
5 of the 141 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.
Theme average
6.5%
All sets
6.7%
Hardest to replace
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Build DNA
Parts inventory insights for Crawler Crane
1,400 pieces puts this build +115% against the average Technic set and +319% against the average 2015 release.

Vs average Technic set
Average Technic set: 651 pieces across 453 other sets.
Vs average 2015 set
Average 2015 set: 334 pieces across 418 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Dark Bluish Gray
Unique parts
0.6 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots
185xResults are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.
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![Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6012451.jpg)




![Technic Beam 3 x 5 Thick [90° Offset Centre Beam Holes]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6055519.jpg)



![Battery Box, Power Functions 4 x 11 x 7 with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers [Complete Assembly] [New Version]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6074147.jpg)
![Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 1 [+ Opening]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6346517.jpg)
![Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]](https://cdn.rebrickable.com/media/parts/elements/6100030.jpg)