LEGO Reviews City60478

Cement Mixer

Name: LEGO Cement Mixer 60478
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60478
Rating: 4.9 (113 reviews)

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Owner ratings

113

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

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Synthesized Verdict

"A Recommended City set (BrickScore 79.3) that makes a strong case with its new custom drum element, fully printed detailing, and seamless fit within the 2024 construction lineup. Owners rate it 4.9 out of 5, and expert reviewers from three sources agree it is a polished, enjoyable truck build. The only consistent reservation is a price that sits 5 USD higher than some reviewers think the value warrants."

The LEGO City Cement Mixer (60478) earns a solid Recommended tier with a BrickScore of 79.3, supported by three expert sources (RacingBrick, JANG's LEGO Reviews, Brickset Reviews) who consistently praised the new custom-scaled drum element, sticker-free printed detailing, authentic Euro-style cab design, and strong cohesion with the wider 2024 City construction vehicle lineup. Owners rate it an impressive 4.9 out of 5 across 113 ratings. The one recurring expert criticism is price: at 39.99 USD, multiple reviewers felt the set sits 5 to 10 USD above where the value proposition peaks.

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LOVED (8)

01New cement drum element made from two identical custom-scaled halves, the main design novelty of the set
02No stickers: all detail is printed, including hazard stripes, elephant branding, and wheel nut tiles
03Authentic Euro-style cabover four-axle (eight-wheel) design with realistic proportions
04Functional rotating drum mechanism with cement stud dispensing into a wheelbarrow
05Cohesive color scheme and branding that matches other 2024 City construction vehicles
06Brick-built engine detail accessible when cab is opened
07Folding rear section for improved drum access
08Trans-orange light pieces and protruding bullbar add visual detail

CRITICIZED (6)

0139.99 USD price point called slightly too premium by JANG and Brickset; both reviewers preferred closer to 35 USD
02Control knob for the drum feels a bit loose
03Some play in the Technic gear when turning the drum
04Wheelbarrow is quite shallow so cement studs tend to bounce out
05Minifigure designs feel familiar with limited variety
06Not as mechanically ambitious as the 60409 Mobile Construction Crane, the recent standout of the line

What reviewers are saying

"The color scheme and branding match the other City construction vehicles really well, and it looks great."

RacingBrick

"I like the look of this thing. It has a very authentic Euro style of cabover four axle design."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"Though not a totally revolutionary design, 60478 Cement Mixer is excellent"

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

typical six-wide nonarticulated truck sets — Cement Mixer at $40 is overpriced compared to standard trucks at $30; not enough additional value to justify premium pricing

60018 Cement Mixer (2013) — Bigger and more refined overall; improves on its precursor though not as revolutionary as some other recent construction vehicles. Proportions look quite realistic. Some believe 60018 had better wider ramp for cement.

7990 Cement Mixer (2007) — Bigger and more refined; mixer drum consists of two matching halves, four studs longer than equivalent pieces from 2007 with different proportions; improves on precursor overall.

60409 Mobile Construction Crane — 60409 greatly improved on earlier designs whereas 60478 is not as revolutionary a step-up; however 60478 still represents solid continuation of line.

CityTier 1Investment Grade

By Reviewer · 3

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

RacingBrick

Expert Video Source

BUY

"The color scheme and branding match the other City construction vehicles really well, and it looks great."

Key Pros

✓New drum element scaled specifically for the truck
✓Clever angled support structure with bevel gears
✓Cohesive color scheme matching other City construction vehicles

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JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

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"I like the look of this thing. It has a very authentic Euro style of cabover four axle design."

Key Pros

✓Authentic Euro-style cabover four-axle truck design
✓Simple but effective bullbar detail adds ruggedness
✓No stickers—all detail is printed

Key Cons

✕Pricing at $40 USD is slightly too premium for the value delivered
✕Mechanism, while excellent, is relatively simple (two gears meshing)

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Though not a totally revolutionary design, 60478 Cement Mixer is excellent"

Key Pros

✓Impressively realistic model
✓Functions are well integrated
✓Attractive colour scheme and familiar branding

Key Cons

✕Control knob feels a bit loose
✕Some play in the Technic gear when turning drum

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: White helmet with dark brown hair manager minifigure is a new color combination; worried alternative face adds appeal.

Exclusivity

RacingBrick: wide retail

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail availability at LEGO.com and retailers (£34.99 / $39.99 / €39.99)

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (3)

Construction Worker - Female, Reddish Orange Safety Jacket with Reflective Stripes, Dark Bluish Gray Legs, Red Construction Helmet with Dark Brown Ponytail Hair, Open Mouth Smile with Top Teeth

Construction Engineer / Architect - Male, Black Vest with Blue Striped Tie, Black Legs, White Construction Helmet with Dark Brown Hair, Lopsided Grin

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

Standout parts (per reviewers)

new drum element
Made from two identical halves, scaled specifically for this truck, different dimensions from older City or Technic pieces that look similar
new wheels
New design, first seen on this truck
2×6 crew plate with door-stop elements
Seen on Airport Fire Truck, here used with smaller door pieces
printed 1×1 wheel-nut tiles
Return after last year's Tow Truck and will appear in more City sets
narrow windscreen element recolored in dark bluish gray
Repurposed as the chute at the rear
Sunroof piece
Been around a couple of years, used in a handful of colors, starting to be used more this season

What Owners Say

Owners, mostly buying for young children, are very pleased with the realistic detail, all-printed parts (no stickers), rotating drum, and three included minifigures, making it a standout addition to the City construction vehicle line.

COMMON PRAISE

+All printed parts with no stickers specifically called out as a major positive across reviews
+Three minifigures included in the first bag praised as a nice bonus
+Rotating drum and functional accessories add realistic play value
+Detailed construction with realistic aesthetics that impressed both children and adults

COMMON COMPLAINTS