Lego® Technic 42197 Backhoe Loader

Current best price

LEGO 42197 is currently available from £8.99 incl. shipping at Hamleys.co.uk. 6 retailers compared.

Updated 2 November 2026 at 09:17

Lego 42197 price comparison: where is it cheapest?

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iFurther information
The Lego set Backhoe Loader with the set number 42197 is part of the LEGO Technic theme and is recommended for ages 7+. It was released in January 2025. The model has 104 pieces, and we estimate it takes around < 1 hour to build. 84 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 0.169 kg. The box measures 15.7 x 14.1 x 4.5 cm. The recommended retail price is £8.99.
Our Brickfact Lego price comparison compares the prices of 6 shops for this set. It is currently cheapest at Hamleys.co.uk for £8.99 including shipping. That is £0.09 per piece. Unfortunately, the set is currently not available below its recommended retail price.
If you buy the set from the official Lego store, you also earn 72 Insiders points. You can exchange them for vouchers for future purchases.
The Part-Out-Value (POV) is the sum of the average prices paid on bricklink.com for all parts of this set. It is about £6.70.

Lego 42197 product data

Set Information

Set ID
42197
Theme
Pieces
104
Building Time
< 1 hour
Age Range
7+

Availability

Release
01/2025
Retiring Status
Retiring Soon (12/2026)

Price Information

RRP
£8.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
72
Part Out Value
£6.70
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Packaging

Weight
0.169 kg
EAN (GTIN13)
5702017802589

Lego 42197 price history: how has the price changed?

Brickfact has been recording retailer prices since 12/10/2026. Best price so far: £8.99 (21 days ago).

Current best price
£8.99
Best price since 12/10/2026
£8.99 21 days ago

Daily lowest prices at the tracked shops, including shipping. Gaps indicate days with no recorded price. The table lists each shop’s lowest price.

Lowest price per retailer (since 12/10/2026)

Since 12/10/2026, Hamleys.co.uk was the cheapest on 21 of 22 recorded days.

RetailerCurrentLowest priceDate
Hamleys.co.uk LogoHamleys.co.uk£8.99£8.9902/11/26
eBay LogoeBay£9.68£9.6801/11/26
Zatu Games LogoZatu Games£11.98£11.9802/11/26
Toy Street LogoToy Street£11.98£11.9802/11/26
Lego.co.uk LogoLego.co.uk£12.9402/11/26

Lowest price per day that Brickfact recorded at the retailers in the price comparison, including shipping where known – as in the comparison above. Amazon offers are not included in the price history.

Popularity with Brickfact users

users have this set
84
buyers in the last 12 months
44

84 Brickfact users have Backhoe Loader in their collection. 44 users bought it in the last 12 months.

Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of 2 November 2026.

Lego 42197 market value

Average sale price on secondary marketplaces – not the new price at retailers.

Current market value
£6.09
Market value vs. RRP
−32.3 % £8.99
Range
£5.77 – £6.31
Average
£6.09

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Official Set Description for LEGO 42197 Backhoe Loader

Here’s a fun construction toy for boys, girls and any fan of building site vehicles. With their trusty LEGO® Technic™ Backhoe Loader (42197) toy, kids aged 7 and up will be ready for any construction job! This fun set lets young builders role-playlots of different building-site tasks. Wheel the loader into position and lower the outriggers for extra support. Turn the knob to move the front scoop up and down. Then try out the rear digger to tackle the next building site task.

LEGO Technic vehicle sets features realistic movement to introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering. This set makes a great gift for kids who love loaders, excavators and digger toys.

Give kids an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGOBuilder app, where they can zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.

  • Construction toy for kids aged 7 and up – Inspire young construction site fans to create their own building adventures with this backhoe loader toy
  • A backhoe toy packed with features – This fun-filled toy vehicle is an anytime treat for kids and comes with lots of moving features for interactive construction site role play
  • Try out the scoop and digger – The LEGO® Technic™ Backhoe Loader model includes a scoop that kids can lift and lower using the knob, a back digger and outriggers
  • A gift for fans of LEGO® vehicles – This set makes a gift idea or treat for kids who enjoy building with LEGO bricks or playing with construction toys
  • An introduction to engineering – LEGO® Technic™ buildable model sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms to introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering
  • Measurements – A 104-piece set with a buildable toy model measuring over 4 in. (10 cm) high, 9 in. (24 cm) long and 3.5 in. (9 cm) wide, with outriggers folded out

Building Instruction for LEGO 42197 Backhoe Loader

LEGO 42197 Frequently Asked Questions

How much does LEGO 42197 Backhoe Loader cost?
The lowest price in the Brickfact price comparison is currently £8.99 incl. shipping at Hamleys.co.uk. The RRP is £8.99.
Where can I buy LEGO 42197 cheapest?
Brickfact compares 6 retailers. The cheapest offers: Hamleys.co.uk (£8.99), eBay (£9.68), Zatu Games (£11.98).
Is LEGO 42197 still available?
Yes, but LEGO 42197 is retiring soon. It is still available at 6 retailers in our price comparison.
When was LEGO 42197 cheapest?
Since tracking began on 12/10/2026, the lowest shop price recorded by Brickfact for LEGO 42197 was £8.99 on 12/10/2026 at Hamleys.co.uk, including shipping. Amazon prices are not included.

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