LEGO Technic 42025 Cargo Plane

Specifications
| Set number | 42025 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 |
| Piece count | 1,297 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42025 “Cargo Plane” represents a cargo aircraft within the Technic theme.
Set 42025 “Cargo Plane” belongs to the Technic theme, where structural building and mechanical design are central. The subject is a cargo aircraft, presented as a technical vehicle rather than as part of a licensed story setting or a character driven range.
The build therefore relies on Technic components such as beams, axles, connectors and panels to create the aircraft form.
The set suits Technic builders interested in aircraft, display models and vehicle based collections. Within the wider Technic theme, it is notable for choosing an aviation subject while still following the theme’s usual focus on engineered assemblies, visible structure and functional design language rather than minifigure scenes.
Inventory of set 42025
The inventory of set 42025 lists 1,297 pieces, spare parts excluded: 141 different lots (one shape in one color) for 113 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42025
Main color: black, making up 37% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and white (19%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 485 | 37% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 253 | 20% | |
| White | 250 | 19% | |
| Blue | 183 | 14% | |
| Red | 47 | 3.6% | |
| Tan | 44 | 3.4% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 22 | 1.7% | |
| Dark Tan | 4 | 0.3% | |
| Trans-Clear | 4 | 0.3% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.2% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 0.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 476 | 37% | |
| Technic Beams | 267 | 21% | |
| Technic Connectors | 181 | 14% | |
| Technic Axles | 150 | 12% | |
| Technic Bushes | 60 | 4.6% | |
| Technic Panels | 50 | 3.9% |
Most common parts in set 42025
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 230 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 97 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 54 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 37 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Black | 34 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 31 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 30 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 25 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Light Bluish Gray | 25 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 24 |
111 of the 113 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 42025
2 part shapes in set 42025 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42025-1 16153 | |
| Sticker Sheet 2 for Set 42025-1 16863 |
Rebuilding set 42025 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42025 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 62% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 61% | 2,793 | 2015 |
| 42009 Mobile Crane MK II | 61% | 2,607 | 2013 |
| 8258 Crane Truck | 57% | 1,877 | 2009 |
| 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 | 57% | 3,696 | 2020 |
Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 supplies 62% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42025 within its line
With 1,297 pieces, set 42025 ranks #64 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #14.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42025 Cargo Plane have?
LEGO set 42025 Cargo Plane has 1,297 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42025 released?
Set 42025 Cargo Plane was released in 2014 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42025?
LEGO set 42025 Cargo Plane does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42025?
The instructions for LEGO set 42025 Cargo Plane can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42025.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42025?
Black, with 485 out of 1,297 pieces, or 37%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and white (19%).
How many different parts does set 42025 contain?
Set 42025 has 141 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 113 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 230 copies.
Does LEGO set 42025 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Sticker Sheet 1 for Set 42025-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42025?
Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400, released in 2011: it supplies 62%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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