Is this set good for a 7-year-old?

Yes. It is rated for ages 7 and up, and the 301 pieces are split into manageable steps. The working bucket and backhoe arm give younger kids instant play value.

How does it compare with other LEGO City construction sets?

It has more working functions than most single-vehicle City sets: a tipping front bucket, a ball-joint backhoe arm, stabilizer legs and an opening hood. Larger job-site sets add more vehicles and figures but cost more and take longer to build.

Does the backhoe arm really move?

Yes. The backhoe arm is mounted on a ball joint, so it swings and scoops smoothly. The front bucket raises and tips, and the stabilizer legs fold down for steady play.

Can a minifigure sit in the cab?

Yes. The canopy lifts off so you can place one of the two worker minifigures in the driver's seat. The hood also opens to show the engine.

301 pieces, two worker minifigures, a shovel, a pickax, a construction sign, three boulders, a toy gem, rubble pieces and a jobsite toilet with interior details. Printed instructions are included, with a digital version in the LEGO Builder app.

Can it combine with other LEGO City sets?

Yes. It uses standard LEGO bricks and fits alongside other LEGO City construction sets, which are sold separately, for a bigger job site.

Where is the LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader 60480 cheapest?

At NFM, for $23.95, 20% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader 60480?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings.

Where can I buy the LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader 60480?

18 stores we checked sell it, including Blain's Farm & Fleet, Tractor Supply Co, Lego, Booksamillion, eBay.

LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader 60480

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20% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 5123 ratings

With 123 ratings averaging 4.9 out of 5, owners are very positive. Reviewers praise the working bucket, backhoe arm and stabilizer legs, and call it a solid build for the age range. Complaints are minor and mostly about the build being short.

What people mention

Play featuresPraisedOwners like that the bucket raises and tips and the backhoe arm scoops on a ball joint.
Build lengthMixedSome say the 301-piece build is short and finished fast for older kids.
MinifiguresMixedThe two workers are liked, but some want more figures for fuller job-site play.
StabilityPraisedReviewers mention the fold-down stabilizer legs keep the loader steady during scooping.
InstructionsPraisedThe LEGO Builder app's 3D zoom and rotation help younger builders follow the steps.

About the LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader 60480

Delight a young fan of construction vehicles with the LEGO City Yellow Backhoe Loader (60480) building toy, a fun gift idea for boys and girls ages 7 years old and up. Kids can explore realistic details including chunky rubber tires, fold-down stabilizer legs, a working front bucket that raises and tips, and an agile backhoe arm that's mounted on a ball joint for smooth scooping action. Remove the canopy to put a minifigure in the cab, and open the hood to reveal the vehicle’s engine. The playset features a jobsite toilet with interior details and 2 worker minifigures for imaginative play and storytelling. Accessories including a shovel and pickax, a construction sign, 3 boulders, a toy gem and LEGO rubble pieces add even more role play possibilities. For an intuitive building experience, kids can use the LEGO Builder app, where they can zoom in, rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress using a digital version of the printed instructions. Combine this backhoe loader toy with other LEGO City building toys (each set sold separately) for even more fun-filled action. Contains 301 pieces.