LEGO Set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	10048
Release year	2002
Piece count	61
Minifigures	0
Theme	Bulk Bricks
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles, released in 2002 as part of the Bulk Bricks line, has 61 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 9 different lots, across 2 colors.

Inventory of set 10048

The inventory of set 10048 lists 61 pieces, spare parts excluded: 9 different lots (one shape in one color) for 9 part shapes.

Colors of set 10048

Main color: black, making up 52% of the parts, followed by light gray (48%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	32	52%
Light Gray	29	48%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Wheels and Tyres	49	80%
Plates Special	12	20%

Most common parts in set 10048

Part	Color	Quantity
Wheel 8 x 9 with Round Hole for Wheel Holder Pin 30027a	Light Gray	9
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028	Black	8
Tyre 15 x 6 Offset Tread Small 3641	Black	8
Wheel 8 x 6 4624	Light Gray	8
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin 6014a	Light Gray	8
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	8
Plate Special 1 x 4 with Wheels Holder 2926	Black	4
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holders 4600	Light Gray	4
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide 6157	Black	4

9 of the 9 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

No part in set 10048 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 10048 from another set

Share of the parts of set 10048 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
6432 Speedway Transport	38%	139	1999
6562 Gas Stop Shop	34%	227	1995
5132 Wheels, Bearings and Suspension	33%	32	1995
6118 Wheels	30%	106	2008
2147 Dragon Fly	30%	183	1997

No similarly sized set goes above 38%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 10048 within its line

With 61 pieces, set 10048 ranks #39 out of 91 Bulk Bricks sets in our database, which have an average of 66 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #171.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles have?

LEGO set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles has 61 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Bulk Bricks theme.

What year was LEGO set 10048 released?

Set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles was released in 2002 and belongs to the Bulk Bricks theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 10048?

LEGO set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 10048?

The instructions for LEGO set 10048 Small Wheels and Axles can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 10048.

What is the main color of LEGO set 10048?

Black, with 32 out of 61 pieces, or 52%. Next comes light gray (48%).

How many different parts does set 10048 contain?

Set 10048 has 9 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 9 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel 8 x 9 with Round Hole for Wheel Holder Pin in light gray, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 10048 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 10048?

Set 6432 Speedway Transport, released in 1999: it supplies 38%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.