LEGO Reviews Technic42082

Rough Terrain Crane

Name: LEGO Rough Terrain Crane 42082
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42082
Rating: 4.73 (617 reviews)

84 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20184,057 pcsHigh agreement · 89%

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LOVED (8)

01Solid, sturdy construction
02Power Functions operate smoothly
03Well-organised numbered bag system ensures error-free building
04Clever rope guide for neat winch operation
05Strong outriggers capable of lifting entire crane
06Impressive mechanical gearing and function complexity
07Rare red Technic parts appeal to collectors and enthusiasts
08Detailed cab with non-functional lever and fire extinguisher

CRITICIZED (8)

01Outriggers deploy very slowly due to extreme gearing down
02Outriggers too short to lift crane without additional 6x6 pads underneath
03Boom does not lower to full horizontal position
04All Power Functions driven by single motor requiring complex gearbox switching
05Two rubber bands of unclear purpose (later confirmed as friction elements)
06Slow operation overall due to significant gearing down
07Small bevelled gears may not be robust enough for sustained use
08Does not significantly improve upon predecessor 42009 Mobile Crane in terms of functionality

What reviewers are saying

"The 2018 flagship is the biggest Technic set ever, with a whopping 4057 pieces."

Brick Architect

"At 4057 parts, 42082 Rough Terrain Crane has the most parts of any Technic set."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator — Both are Technic behemoths. While #42055 was a mechanical marvel with many innovative features that felt just on the limit of what LEGO parts could do, the #42082 feels more powerful, robust, and confident. The Rough Terrain Crane's functions feel like they are performing well within the capabilities of the system.

42009 Mobile Crane MK II — The #42082 is larger and includes motorized 360-degree superstructure rotation, which was missing from earlier models. However, it lacks the three-section boom that #42009 featured. No entirely new mechanisms are present compared to this predecessor.

8421 Mobile Crane — The #42082 is significantly larger and introduces motorized functions. #8421 featured a differential mechanism for automatic boom extension that was not replicated in the #42082.

42009 Mobile Crane Mk II — 42082 is significantly larger physically (4057 vs ~3600 parts) but more compact base footprint. 42009 featured more impressive 4-axle steering and 3-section extending boom. 42082 does not substantially improve upon 42009's functionality despite increased part count and mass. Both yellow and red crane options now exist.

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BUY

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BUY

"The 2018 flagship is the biggest Technic set ever, with a whopping 4057 pieces."

Key Pros

✓Largest Technic set ever at 4057 pieces
✓Motorized 360-degree superstructure rotation, a first for mobile cranes
✓Innovative turntable bearing solution using mini train wheels for silky smooth rotation

Key Cons

✕No entirely new mechanisms; all functions have been seen in previous sets
✕Friction in the gearbox assembly due to ad-hoc bracing of vertical axles

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BUY

"At 4057 parts, 42082 Rough Terrain Crane has the most parts of any Technic set."

Key Pros

✓Solid, sturdy construction
✓Power Functions operate smoothly
✓Well-organised numbered bag system ensures error-free building

Key Cons

✕Outriggers deploy very slowly due to extreme gearing down
✕Outriggers too short to lift crane without additional 6x6 pads underneath

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Exclusivity

Brick Architect: Wide retail release as 2018 Technic flagship

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail availability (reviewed set supplied at 20% discount by Toyworld Henderson)

Resale

Brick Architect: Expected to hold value well as a landmark set. The flagship status and large piece count make it attractive for resale, though the reviewer does not explicitly discuss resale expectations.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Quarter-circle gear rack (Part #24121) in black
New color for this part; eight pieces included
Mini train wheels (Part #50254)
Used as part of an innovative turntable bearing solution—eight mounted on a free-floating ring of Technic connectors to create smooth rotation between two rings of quarter-circle pieces
Part #15461 3L Two Pins, Pin Hole
Used extensively throughout the set (19 pieces), suggesting an unofficial designer challenge
Large quarter-circle gears
Four pieces form a smooth ring for the turntable assembly
Technic Gear Rack 14 Circle 11x11 in Black
New colour variant
Technic Panel Curved 7 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes in Red
New colour variant