LEGO Reviews City60409

Mobile Construction Crane

Name: LEGO Mobile Construction Crane 60409
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60409
Rating: 4.81 (655 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A20241,116 pcsHigh agreement · 91%

Expert reviews

5analyzed

Owner ratings

655

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 79.6 and an owner average of 4.81 across 655 ratings, the Mobile Construction Crane delivers on its promise as a functional, feature-packed addition to the City construction lineup, earning a clear Recommended verdict for crane and construction fans alike."

Reviewers consistently praise the Mobile Construction Crane as an impressive, feature-rich City set that punches above its weight class for the price. The functional crane mechanics, including the telescoping boom, outriggers, counterweights, and working winch, earn particular admiration from both construction enthusiasts and general builders. Owner ratings align strongly with the expert consensus: 655 buyers across all retailers average 4.81 out of 5, with value for money scoring 4.6 and play experience 4.7 on LEGO's own platform.

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LOVED (6)

01Functional telescoping boom, working winch, and deployable outriggers that realistically mimic real crane operation
02Strong sense of scale and presence when assembled, described by multiple reviewers as deceptively large
03Solid, sturdy construction that holds up to play
04Included porta-potty accessory praised as a charming and humorous touch
05Excellent value at roughly $0.099 per piece
06Pairs well with other City construction vehicles, especially the 2024 excavator

CRITICIZED (5)

01Some repetitive building steps, particularly during the boom assembly
02Included load (portable toilet) seen by some as a missed opportunity for a more realistic load like a steel beam or concrete pipe
03Higher piece count may feel overwhelming for newer builders
04One reviewer noted the operating dials were initially tight
05Lacks an optional lattice luffing jib attachment that the boom design could theoretically accommodate

What reviewers are saying

"This crane is peak CITY, and even peak LEGO."

Rebrickable Reviews

"the Lego mobile Construction crane is simply put a beast of a Lego Product"

Tiago Catarino

"This is possibly LEGO City's most ambitious mobile crane ever released"

Brickset Reviews

"this is definitely the largest of its style to date"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

60324-1 Mobile Crane (2022) — The 2022 set was much smaller in comparison, making 60409 a significant upgrade in scale and capability.

7633-1 Construction Site (2009) — Earlier set included a mobile crane but had roughly half the piece count of the current set.

7249-1 XXL Mobile Crane (2005) — Standalone crane from 2005 also had approximately half the piece count of 60409-1.

LEGO Icons adult-targeted vehicles — The Mobile Construction Crane's size puts LEGO Icons vehicles to shame, offering superior scale and presence

CityTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 4

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

Rebrickable Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This crane is peak CITY, and even peak LEGO."

Key Pros

✓Peak CITY and peak LEGO design
✓Excellent build quality with good balance between complexity and age-appropriateness
✓Multiple realistic play features: folding outriggers, rotating boom, extending hoist

Key Cons

✕Worm gears can be stretched out causing boom retraction by hand or under load, requiring second axle lock
✕Winch lacks a lock mechanism

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Tiago Catarino

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BUY

"the Lego mobile Construction crane is simply put a beast of a Lego Product"

Key Pros

✓Beast of a vehicle with exceptional size and presence
✓Massive scale puts LEGO Icons vehicles to shame
✓Perfect construction vehicle replica with excellent detail quality

Key Cons

✕Removing feet is not as easy as placing them
✕Risk of forgetting to place stabilization pins when packing crane away

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"This is possibly LEGO City's most ambitious mobile crane ever released"

Key Pros

✓60409 Construction Crane is an attractive addition to the range of cranes available in LEGO City
✓This crane closely resembles real-world versions of eight or nine axle all-terrain mobile construction cranes
✓It is built on a reasonable scale when compared to the size of a comparable read-world version of such a large construction crane

Key Cons

✕This is an ambitious build for a LEGO City set
✕Due to the size of this set, it makes it slightly unwieldy

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BUY

"this is definitely the largest of its style to date"

Key Pros

✓Good price-to-piece value
✓Multiple opening mechanisms (sunroof, removable roof, opening door, sliding wall)
✓Thoughtful interior layout with kitchen, restroom, and sleeping area

Key Cons

✕Sparse interior decoration and details
✕Color matching between stickers and plastic is inconsistent (white brighter, red darker)

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Value drivers

Rebrickable Reviews: First-appearance Reddish Orange torsos and unique Construction Supervisor minifigure may drive some collectibility.

Exclusivity

Rebrickable Reviews: Regular LEGO retail release, City theme.

Tiago Catarino: Contains multiple exclusive new pieces (boom sections, catcher plate, truck trailer-style feet pieces)

Resale

Rebrickable Reviews: The reviewer's strong praise and ranking in top 5 recent non-adult sets suggests positive long-term collector demand, though no explicit resale predictions given.

Tiago Catarino: Reviewer suggests finding deals in the wild over time, implying potential for value appreciation or at least steady demand

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (4)

Construction Engineer / Architect - Female, Black Suit Jacket with White Button Up Shirt, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, White Construction Helmet with Dark Brown Ponytail Hair, Glasses

Construction Worker - Female, Reddish Orange Safety Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Dark Bluish Gray Legs with Knee Pads, Red Construction Helmet with Dark Brown Ponytail Hair, Safety Glasses

Construction Worker - Male, Dark Bluish Gray Overalls over Reddish Orange Safety Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Dark Bluish Gray Legs with Knee Pads, Red Construction Helmet with Black Ear Protectors / Headphones, Safety Glasses

Construction Worker - Male, Reddish Orange Safety Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Lopsided Smile

Standout parts (per reviewers)

73763 Technic Worm Gear 6M with Axle Hole
Used as core mechanism for boom extension and linear actuator system, paired with new gear-catching plates
3776 Plate Special 2 x 8 with Gear Catchers on Underside
New part forming a gear rack that engages with the worm gear for linear actuation
3777 Brick Special 3 x 8 x 4 Crane Section
New mold combining Brick Special and Technic Frame with studs, slimmed-down version of 52041 Crane Section, enables new boom extension mechanism
3779 Plate Special 2 x 4 with Ball Receptacle on Top
New towball family member with 2x4 plate and ball receptacle, allows free movement unlike standard friction towball connections
70681 Brick Curved, 3 x 1 with 1/3 Inverted Cutout in Bright Light OrangeValue
New color variant used for crane body and details
55981 Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes in Dark Bluish Gray
New color variant for crane wheels

What Owners Say

The Mobile Construction Crane is a hit with builders of all ages, praised for its impressive size, well-executed working features, and outstanding value per piece, with only minor complaints about repetitive steps and isolated missing pieces.

COMMON PRAISE

+Impressively large finished model that surprises many buyers who expected something smaller
+Working crane features including swiveling boom, telescoping arm, outriggers, winch, and anchor hook
+Excellent value for the piece count, frequently noted as around $0.09 per piece
+Charming porta-potty accessory that draws laughs and is seen as a fun authentic touch

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Some sections of the build are repetitive, particularly the mast assembly
−Knobs controlling the crane arm can be stiff and hard to turn
−A small number of buyers reported missing pieces requiring part requests
−Gear slippage or a stripped tire on the extension mechanism noted by one reviewer

impressively largeworking featuresgreat valueporta-potty charmconstruction theme

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

497 reviews

92%