Lego® Technic 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift

The Lego set Heavy Duty Forklift with the set number 42079 is part of the LEGO Technic theme and is recommended for ages 9-16. It was released in August 2018. The model has 592 pieces, and we estimate it takes around 1 - 2 hours to build. It was designed by Milan Reindl.108 Brickfact users have this set in their collection.
The set weighs about 1.250 kg. The box measures 15 x 10.3 x 3.7 in (38.2 x 26.2 x 9.4 cm). The recommended retail price is £54.99.
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 £64.05.

Lego 42079 product data

Set Information

Set ID
42079
Theme
Pieces
592
Designer
Milan Reindl
Building Time
1 - 2 hours
Age Range
9-16

Availability

Release
08/2018
Retiring Status
Retired (12/2019)

Price Information

RRP
£54.99
Insiders Points (for purchase at Lego)
440
Part Out Value
£64.05
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Packaging

Weight
1.250 kg
Packaging dimensions
15 x 10.3 x 3.7 in
EAN (GTIN13)
5702016116946

Popularity with Brickfact users

users have this set
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108 Brickfact users have Heavy Duty Forklift in their collection.

Based on anonymized Brickfact user collections; shown only for sets with at least 10 users. As of 6 November 2026.

Lego 42079 price trend

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

Current market value
£63.72
Growth vs. RRP
+15.9 % £54.99
Range
£63.72 – £79.21
Average
£71.38

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Official Set Description for LEGO 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift

Take your LEGO® Technic™ experience to another level with the 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift truck, featuring a detailed driver’s cab, orange warning beacon, large tires and high-reach forks. Maneuver the vehicle to move the engine pistons, raise and tilt the forks, and operate the rear-wheel steering to lift and transport the pallet to its destination. This 2-in-1 LEGO Technic set also includes a cargo barrel with a hazard-warning label, and comes with a yellow and blue color scheme, and stickers for additional detailing. Rebuild to create a powerful Tow Truck.

  • Forklift truck features rear-wheel steering, 2-cylinder engine with moving pistons, and high-reach forks that can lift and tilt, plus a detailed driver’s cab, orange warning beacon and large tires.
  • Also includes a buildable pallet and a cargo barrel with hazard-warning stickers.
  • Maneuver the forklift to move the visible 2-cylinder engine pistons.
  • Raise and tilt the forks and operate the rear-wheel steering to lift and transport the pallet to its destination.
  • Lift the pallet of cargo high into the air!
  • Comes with a yellow and blue color scheme and a set of stickers for additional detailing.
  • This LEGO® Technic™ advanced building set is designed to provide an immersive and rewarding building experience.
  • 2-in-1 LEGO® Technic™ Set: rebuilds into a Tow Truck.
  • Heavy Duty Forklift measures over 7” (18cm) high, 12” (33cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.
  • Tow Truck measures over 5” (13cm) high, 12” (32cm) long and 4” (12cm) wide.

Building Instruction for LEGO 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift

LEGO 42079 Frequently Asked Questions

Is LEGO 42079 still available?
LEGO has retired 42079 Heavy Duty Forklift, and no retailer in our price comparison currently sells it new. Its market value on secondary marketplaces is £63.72.

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