Crawler Crane
8288-1 Technic 2006 800 parts 1.3% repair risk Intermediate
The LEGO Technic 8288-1 Crawler Crane showcases impressive heavy-lifting engineering with its robust design from 2006. Built on rugged crawler tracks, its low, wide base provides exceptional stability for demanding tasks. Heavy counterweights are strategically integrated, ensuring precise and controlled operation for the most challenging lifts. Builders command the dual-boom system with two separate cranks, while a third crank meticulously raises and lowers the hook, creating a dynamic operational experience. This detailed model turns a full 360 degrees on its base and reaches an impressive height of 50 cm (20 inches) at full extension. Instructions are included for an alternative High Lift Crane build, further extending its utility.
Parts Inventory
| Part | Qty | LEGO price each |
|---|---|---|
![]() String with End Studs 31L Overall 14226c31 | 4× | €3,00 |
![]() String with End Studs 41L Overall 14226c41 | 2× | €1,60 |
![]() Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | 4× | €0,06 |
![]() Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom 2476a | 2× | €0,16 |
![]() Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | 48× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905 | 2× | Check price → View |
![]() Brick 2 x 2 3003 | 2× | €0,13 |
![]() Plate 1 x 2 3023 | 1× | €0,08 |
![]() Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes] 32000 | 2× | €0,10 |
![]() Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | 68× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Reel 3 x 2 32012 | 3× | €0,29 |
![]() Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 32013 | 7× | €0,08 |
Repairability
Can you fix Crawler Crane if a piece goes missing?
1 of the 79 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
800 pieces puts this build +23% against the average Technic set and +116% against the average 2006 release.

Vs average Technic set
Average Technic set: 652 pieces across 453 other sets.
Vs average 2006 set
Average 2006 set: 370 pieces across 180 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Dark Bluish Gray
Unique parts
2 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Technic Link Tread
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