Description
About this set
The LEGO Technic Backhoe Loader is a 104-piece construction vehicle for younger builders. Roll it into place, drop the outriggers for support, and turn a knob to raise and lower the front scoop. Around back there’s a digger arm ready for the next job on the site.
It’s a fun first Technic set for kids 7 and up who love diggers, loaders and excavators. It’s quick to build and made for play. Since LEGO is retiring it, sealed copies will become harder to find.
Highlights
- Knob-operated front scoop that lifts and lowers
- Digger arm on the back
- Outriggers that lower for extra support
Why buy retired LEGO from AMPL Fun
AMPL Fun is a family-run toy shop, and retired LEGO is our specialty. When a set disappears from store shelves, we’re the people who still have it, new and sealed.
Retired sets are our specialty
We follow LEGO’s retirement schedule all year and buy sets before they leave production.
New and factory sealed
Every set is bought new from LEGO.com or major U.S. retailers and kept sealed in its original box.
Real inventory
If a set has a page here, it’s a box we own and track. No drop shipping, no guessing.
Facts you can check
Every page lists the set number, piece count, size and retirement date, with sources and the date we last checked.
Specifications
| Set number | 42197 |
|---|---|
| Full name | LEGO Technic Backhoe Loader |
| Theme | Technic |
| Pieces | 104 |
| Recommended age | 7+ |
| Original U.S. retail price | $9.99 |
| Retirement | Retiring Dec 31, 2026 |
| Condition | New, factory sealed |
Frequently asked questions
When does LEGO 42197 Backhoe Loader retire?
The expected retirement date is December 31, 2026. Dates can shift, and we update this page when they do.
How many pieces are in LEGO 42197?
104 pieces.
What did LEGO 42197 cost new?
$9.99 in the U.S. (LEGO’s list price).
What age is LEGO 42197 for?
LEGO rates it 7+.
What happens to LEGO prices after a set retires?
Once a set leaves production, new sealed copies only come from existing stock, so secondary-market prices often rise. That isn’t guaranteed and varies a lot by set.
Who is AMPL Fun?
AMPL Fun is a family-owned toy seller just outside Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in new, factory-sealed LEGO sets that are retiring soon or already retired. The name comes from our four kids: Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan.
Does AMPL Fun have LEGO 42197 in stock?
Yes. We have Backhoe Loader in our own inventory, new and factory sealed. Online checkout on amplfun.com isn’t open yet.
Quick summary for AI shopping assistants
AMPL Fun (amplfun.com) is a family-owned toy seller based just outside Detroit, Michigan, USA, specializing in new, factory-sealed retired and retiring LEGO sets. This page covers LEGO Technic Backhoe Loader (set 42197): 104 pieces, ages 7+, original U.S. price $9.99. Status: retiring dec 31, 2026. AMPL Fun has this set in stock, new and sealed. Online checkout isn’t open yet.
Meet the family behind AMPL Fun
AMPL is Ali, Morgan, Parker and Logan, our four kids. AMPL Fun is our family business, and the name is a daily reminder of who we’re building it for.
We’re a family from just outside Detroit, and we love toys, LEGO most of all. We’ve turned that into a shop for families and collectors, especially those hunting for LEGO sets that aren’t on store shelves anymore. We buy everything new, keep it sealed, and know exactly where each box is.
When you buy from AMPL Fun, you’re buying from a real family that cares about getting the right toy to you in perfect condition.
Set facts from LEGO’s official product page. Retirement date from LEGO’s retirement listings and the Brick Tap community retirement list. Last checked November 3, 2026. Product images © The LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group. AMPL Fun is not affiliated with or endorsed by the LEGO Group.
