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Set # 42175
Released 2024
Pieces 2274
Price / Piece 8.8¢
Figures None
Age 10+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank
#87
Top 6% active
Historic Scale
#231 Top 2% of 20,150
Part Efficiency
#621 8.6¢/pc • Top 41%
Collector Insights Verified Oct 11, 2026
Includes 4 exclusive molds and 4 rare elements recorded across official inventories.
This set also includes 4 light extensions
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Set 42175 Build Specifications & Overview
Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.
Value Breakdown
- Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
- Casual 19.3h 2 ppm*AFOL (Avg) 9.6h 4 ppm*Master Builder 5.5h 7 ppm*
- Avg Price / Hour
- $20.83/hr
- Price Per Basic Brick
- $0.09
Priced perfectly inline with standard LEGO sets.
Display Dimensions
Height 3 in (7.6 cm) 7 Bricks + 2 Plates high
Width 5 in (12.7 cm) 16 Studs wide
Depth 26.5 in (67.3 cm) 84 Studs deep
Display Footprint 132.5 sq in (854.8 sq cm) 16 × 84 Studs
The Scale Check
Height equivalent to approx 1.9 minifigures stacked.
Display Fit
Oversized: Requires Deep Tabletop Surface
Building Instructions
Download or view the official PDF
Third-Party Display Extension
Illuminate the Build: Top LED Kits for LEGO 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & Excavator
BUILDS:4|STARTER: $19.99|PRO: $54.99|MEDIAN: $49.98
From $19.99 to $54.99, these LED kits turn your LEGO Technic Volvo and excavator into a glowing centerpiece. Each approach differs: modular micro-LEDs for discreet placement, expansion boards for reliable connections, or pre-soldered harnesses for thicker wires. Prices reflect the wiring philosophy, so pick based on your display style.
median standard
+$29.99(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Classic or Remote Glow for Your Volvo Rig
$49.98
Starting At
Classic Version$49.98
Remote Control Version$59.98
Sitting third in the market at $49.98, this kit focuses on headlights, taillights, and cabin details for the truck and excavator. With modular micro-LEDs, you get clean concealment in both the Classic and Remote Control editions. Best for builders who want precise placement with a remote upgrade path.
Set Cost Ratio24.99%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#3 of 4
premium ceiling
+$35.00(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Premium Expansion Boards for the Ultimate Display
$54.99
Starting At
Classic$54.99
Remote$69.99
Topping the price range at $54.99, this kit illuminates the truck's cab, chassis, and the excavator's boom. Its modular expansion boards offer standard gauge reliability, with Classic and Remote variants to choose from. This is for collectors who want a robust, expandable system and don't mind the premium cost.
Set Cost Ratio27.5%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#4 of 4
budget floor
Budget Glow for the Focused Builder
$19.99
Starting At
Standard Version$19.99
At just $19.99, this is the entry-level pick, lighting only the nameplate for a subtle accent. Using modular micro-LEDs, it's a single standard edition with no variants. Perfect for those who want a minimal, low-cost way to highlight the set's name without full illumination.
Set Cost Ratio10%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#1 of 4
budget mid
+$25.00(vs Cheapest Starter Kit)
Fast Harness Glow for the Whole Machine
$44.99
Starting At
Standard Version$44.99
Priced at $44.99, this kit covers all key areas: headlights, taillights, and interior cabin lighting for both vehicles. With a pre-soldered integrated harness and thicker wires, it offers a straightforward wiring approach in a single standard edition. Best for builders who prioritize quick, sturdy connections over custom setups.
Set Cost Ratio22.5%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteNone
Price Rank#2 of 4
Lighting kits and display add-ons are custom third-party accessories produced independently. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
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