LEGO Technic 42041 Race Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 42041 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2015 |
| Piece count | 608 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 42041 Race Truck, released in 2015 as part of the Technic line, has 608 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 94 different lots, across 11 colors.
Race Truck brings a competition truck subject into the LEGO Technic range. The model focuses on the vehicle’s shape, technical construction language and road racing identity.
This set can serve as a display model, a play vehicle for racing scenarios or part of a Technic collection focused on road vehicles. Among sets from the same theme, it stands apart from construction machines, agricultural equipment and licensed sports cars by choosing a heavy racing truck as its subject.
Inventory of set 42041
The inventory of set 42041 lists 608 pieces, spare parts excluded: 94 different lots (one shape in one color) for 83 part shapes. The box also contains 12 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42041
Main color: black, making up 45% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (24%) and red (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 273 | 45% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 143 | 24% | |
| Red | 80 | 13% | |
| Blue | 73 | 12% | |
| Yellow | 12 | 2% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 9 | 1.5% | |
| Tan | 8 | 1.3% | |
| Trans-Clear | 4 | 0.7% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.3% | |
| Dark Tan | 2 | 0.3% | |
| Other colors (1) | 1 | 0.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 215 | 35% | |
| Technic Connectors | 99 | 16% | |
| Technic Beams | 84 | 14% | |
| Technic Axles | 69 | 11% | |
| Tiles Special | 34 | 5.6% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 30 | 4.9% |
Most common parts in set 42041
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 127 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 39 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Light Bluish Gray | 32 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 31 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 23 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Black | 15 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 15 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 12 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 12 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | Red | 11 |
81 of the 83 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 42041
One part shape in set 42041 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42041-1 19138 |
Rebuilding set 42041 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42041 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8041 Race Truck | 96% | 608 | 2010 |
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 73% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 8258 Crane Truck | 72% | 1,877 | 2009 |
| 9397 Logging Truck | 71% | 1,308 | 2012 |
| 8070 Supercar | 70% | 1,281 | 2011 |
Set 8041 Race Truck supplies 96% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42041 within its line
With 608 pieces, set 42041 ranks #168 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #59.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Philippe Hurbain, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42041 Race Truck have?
LEGO set 42041 Race Truck has 608 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42041 released?
Set 42041 Race Truck was released in 2015 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42041?
LEGO set 42041 Race Truck does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42041?
The instructions for LEGO set 42041 Race Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42041.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42041?
Black, with 273 out of 608 pieces, or 45%. Next come light bluish gray (24%) and red (13%).
How many different parts does set 42041 contain?
Set 42041 has 94 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 83 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 127 copies.
Does LEGO set 42041 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42041-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42041?
Set 8041 Race Truck, released in 2010: it supplies 96%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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