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LEGO Technic 42031 Cherry Picker

2015155 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 42031 Cherry Picker

Specifications

Set number42031
Release year2015
Piece count155
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Technic set 42031, “Cherry Picker”, represents a service vehicle with an elevated work platform.

“Cherry Picker” sits within the Technic theme’s focus on vehicles and visible construction principles. The subject is a utility vehicle with a work platform, fitting a theme that emphasizes structure, articulation and mechanical layout rather than character driven scenes or licensed storytelling.

The set’s content is built around its 155 pieces. The build is therefore centered on the vehicle body, the platform suggested by the cherry picker subject and the Technic elements that give the model its utilitarian form. No separate setting is listed.

This set suits collectors of smaller Technic vehicles, builders who want a recognizable service machine for display, or play focused on technical vehicles. Within Technic, it can be placed as a compact, non licensed model with a clear real world vehicle type and no figure based cast.

Inventory of set 42031

The inventory of set 42031 lists 155 pieces, spare parts excluded: 54 different lots (one shape in one color) for 49 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 42031

Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (24%) and yellow (17%).

ColorPartsShare
Black4026%
Light Bluish Gray3724%
Yellow2617%
Red149%
Blue117.1%
White85.2%
Dark Bluish Gray63.9%
Tan53.2%
Trans-Orange42.6%
Trans-Red21.3%
Other colors (1)21.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Connectors3925%
Technic Pins3422%
Technic Beams2013%
Technic Axles2013%
Technic Bushes138.4%
Wheels and Tyres85.2%

Most common parts in set 42031

49 of the 49 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 42031 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 42031 from another set

Share of the parts of set 42031 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8069 Backhoe Loader53%6092011
42088 Cherry Picker50%1552019
42004 Mini Backhoe Loader49%2462013
42049 Mine Loader47%4762016
8049 Tractor with Log Loader46%5252010

No similarly sized set goes above 53%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 42031 within its line

With 155 pieces, set 42031 ranks #326 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #223. That is less than half the average Technic set size.

The set in 3D

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

Load the 3D model

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

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 42031 Cherry Picker have?

LEGO set 42031 Cherry Picker has 155 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 42031 released?

Set 42031 Cherry Picker was released in 2015 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 42031?

LEGO set 42031 Cherry Picker does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 42031?

The instructions for LEGO set 42031 Cherry Picker can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42031.

What is the main color of LEGO set 42031?

Black, with 40 out of 155 pieces, or 26%. Next come light bluish gray (24%) and yellow (17%).

How many different parts does set 42031 contain?

Set 42031 has 54 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 49 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced in yellow, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 42031 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 42031?

Set 8069 Backhoe Loader, released in 2011: it supplies 53%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number42031
Release year2015
ThemeTechnic
Piece count155
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30