Crawler Crane

8288-1 Technic 2006 800 parts 1.3% 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

🧱 800 parts
PartQty
String with End Studs 31L Overall

String with End Studs 31L Overall

14226c31

€3,00
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String with End Studs 41L Overall

String with End Studs 41L Overall

14226c41

€1,60
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Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

2412b

€0,06
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Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom

Plate Special 2 x 2 with Pin on Bottom

2476a

€0,16
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

2780

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Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]

Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]

2905

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Brick 2 x 2

Brick 2 x 2

3003

€0,13
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Plate 1 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

3023

€0,08
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Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]

Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]

32000

€0,10
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Technic Pin 3/4

Technic Pin 3/4

32002

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Technic Reel 3 x 2

Technic Reel 3 x 2

32012

€0,29
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

32013

€0,08
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Repairability

Can you fix Crawler Crane if a piece goes missing?

1.3%Low repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

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

String Cord Thin (0.5mm) 500cm · Black · only this set
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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.

LEGO Technic

Vs average Technic set

+23%+148 parts
This set800
Average set652

Average Technic set: 652 pieces across 453 other sets.

Vs average 2006 set

+116%+430 parts
This set800
Average set370

Average 2006 set: 370 pieces across 180 other sets.

Color profile

7different colors

Dominant color

Dark Bluish Gray

Dark Bluish Gray79x
54%
Black58x
40%
White4x
4%
Light Bluish Gray2x
4%

Unique parts

2 pieces per unique type

72

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

2x

Most used part

Technic Link Tread

Technic Link Tread86x

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