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LEGO Town 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry

1995205 pieces1 minifigure

LEGO 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry

Specifications

Set number1831
Release year1995
Piece count205
Minifigures1
ThemeTown
SubthemeClassic Town
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry, released in 1995 as part of the Town line, has 205 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 81 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 1831

The inventory of set 1831 lists 205 pieces, spare parts excluded: 81 different lots (one shape in one color) for 68 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 1831

Main color: white, making up 46% of the parts, followed by light gray (22%) and black (17%).

ColorPartsShare
White9446%
Light Gray4622%
Black3417%
Maersk Blue104.9%
Trans-Yellow73.4%
Trans-Red42%
Yellow31.5%
Trans-Light Blue31.5%
Trans-Dark Blue10.5%
Brown10.5%
Other colors (1)10.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates5527%
Plates Special2110%
Wheels and Tyres2110%
Tiles178.3%
Bricks178.3%
Windows and Doors136.3%

Most common parts in set 1831

63 of the 68 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

Exclusive parts in set 1831

One part shape in set 1831 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 1831-1 170905a

Rebuilding set 1831 from another set

Share of the parts of set 1831 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
2149 Color Line Container Lorry51%1851997
1821 Rally Racers31%1961996
5561 Big Foot 4x429%7491997
6472 Gas N' Wash Express28%4742001
5563 Racing Truck28%7871999

No similarly sized set goes above 51%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 1831 within its line

With 205 pieces, set 1831 ranks #54 out of 181 Town sets in our database, which have an average of 182 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #38.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Robert Paciorek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

  • Man, White Torso, Light Gray Legs, Maersk Blue CapQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry have?

LEGO set 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry has 205 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Town theme.

What year was LEGO set 1831 released?

Set 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry was released in 1995 and belongs to the Town theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 1831?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 1831?

The instructions for LEGO set 1831 Maersk Line Container Lorry can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 1831.

What is the main color of LEGO set 1831?

White, with 94 out of 205 pieces, or 46%. Next come light gray (22%) and black (17%).

How many different parts does set 1831 contain?

Set 1831 has 81 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 68 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Round for Wheels Holder Pin in white, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 1831 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 1831-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 1831?

Set 2149 Color Line Container Lorry, released in 1997: it supplies 51%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number1831
Release year1995
ThemeTown
Piece count205
Minifigures1
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30