About Pneumatic Front End Loader
Pneumatic Front End Loader (8459-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1997 valued at $109.58 on BrickLink. It contains 127 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $406.96 vs $109.58 used — a 271% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
- This is a vintage set (1997). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.
Parts (127)
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Yellow×4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Yellow
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Yellow×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Black×6
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on Side
Yellow×2
Technic Seat 3 x 2 Base
Blue
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
Yellow×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
Black×2
Technic Slope 6 x 1 x 1 2/3
Yellow×2
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Black×49
Pneumatic Cylinder with 2 Inlets Medium (48mm) with Black Top
Yellow×3
Pneumatic Pump Second Version with Black Top
Yellow
Technic, Steering Wheel Small, 3 Studs Diameter
Light Gray
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Yellow×4
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Light Gray×7
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Black×4
Technic Engine Cylinder with Partial Hollow Studs on Top and Side Slots
Light Gray×6
Technic Engine Piston Round
Dark Gray×6
Technic Engine Connecting Rod
Light Gray×6
Technic Engine Crankshaft
Light Gray×8
Technic Engine Crankshaft Center
Dark Gray×2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
Yellow×2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
Light Gray
Tire 68.8 x 40 Balloon Large
Black×4
Wheel 68.8 x 40 Balloon Large
Yellow×4
Brick 1 x 2
Light Gray
Brick 1 x 1
Yellow×2
Plate 2 x 3
Yellow×10
Plate 2 x 3
Black×2
Plate 2 x 2
Light Gray×4
Plate 2 x 2
Black
Plate 1 x 2
Yellow×10
Plate 1 x 2
Light Gray×9
Plate 1 x 2
Black×4
Tile 1 x 2
Yellow×2
Tile 1 x 2
Light Gray×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
Yellow×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
Light Gray×10
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
Black×4
Technic, Plate 2 x 6 with 5 Holes
Yellow×3
Technic, Plate 2 x 6 with 5 Holes
Light Gray
Technic, Pin 3/4
Dark Gray×10
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 11.5 Double
Yellow×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Yellow×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Black×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Black×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 5
Yellow×3
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 5
Light Gray×2
Technic Digger Bucket 10 x 18
Black
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees
Light Gray×3
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Black×2
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Black×2
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
Black×9
Brick 1 x 2 x 2 with Inside Axle Holder
Light Gray×2
Plate 1 x 3
Yellow×6
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
Light Gray×5
Technic, Gear 40 Tooth
Light Gray
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth Crown - Reinforced
Light Gray×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Yellow×4
Plate 1 x 6
Yellow
Plate 1 x 6
Light Gray
Plate 1 x 6
Black
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Light Gray
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Yellow×8
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Black×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Light Gray×3
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Yellow×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Black×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Yellow×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Black×2
Technic, Axle 4L
Black×11
Technic, Axle 6L
Black×15
Technic, Axle 8L
Black×12
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Yellow×2
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Light Gray
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Black×4
Plate 1 x 4
Yellow×7
Plate 1 x 4
Light Gray
Technic Bush
Light Gray×13
Technic, Axle 10L
Black×3
Slope, Inverted 33 3 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin without Connections between Studs
Yellow×2
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Light Gray×12
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Light Gray×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Yellow×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Black×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Black×2
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Right
Yellow
Wedge, Plate 4 x 4 Wing Left
Yellow
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Trans-Yellow
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
Light Gray×5
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Yellow
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Yellow×13
Plate, Round 1 x 1
Light Gray×4
Plate, Modified 1 x 1 with Light Attachment - Thick Ring
Yellow×2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Yellow
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
Black×2
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 2 Interior Ridges
Light Gray×47
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Light Gray×3
Technic, Axle 3L
Black×13
Pneumatic Switch with Top Studs
Light Gray×2
Pneumatic T Piece Second Version (T Bar with Ball in Center)
Light Gray×4
Wedge, Plate 3 x 4 without Stud Notches
Yellow×4
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. (Undetermined Length)
Blue
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. (Undetermined Length)
Black
Slope, Curved 2 x 1 x 1 1/3 with Recessed Stud
Yellow×2
Tile, Modified 4 x 6 with Studs on Edges
Yellow
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Yellow×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Light Gray×16
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Black×12
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with x Hole x Orientation)
Light Gray×3
Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Light Gray×2
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Black×17
Technic, Gear Differential 24-16 Tooth
Dark Gray×2
Plate, Modified 1 x 6 with Train Wagon End / Fence
Yellow×2
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
Dark Gray×2
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
Light Gray×7
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Yellow×6
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Light Gray×9
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Black×10
Tile 1 x 6
Black
Technic Changeover Catch
Light Gray×2
Pneumatic Air Tank
Blue
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Yellow×2
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L without Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Black×4
Hose, Rigid 3mm D. 5L / 4.0cm
Dark Gray×2
Sticker Sheet for Set 8459 - (71468/4106752)
(Not Applicable)
Technic, Universal Joint 4L
Light GrayCommon questions about Pneumatic Front End Loader
How much is LEGO Pneumatic Front End Loader (8459-1) worth?
Pneumatic Front End Loader sells for an average of $109.58 used and $406.96 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.
Is LEGO Pneumatic Front End Loader (8459-1) retired?
Yes, Pneumatic Front End Loader was released in 1997 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.
How do I check if my Pneumatic Front End Loader set is complete?
Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.