LEGO Technic 42088 Cherry Picker

Specifications
| Set number | 42088 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 |
| Piece count | 155 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic 42088 Cherry Picker is a 2019 set depicting a compact aerial work platform.
Set 42088 Cherry Picker sits within LEGO Technic, a theme focused on vehicles, machines, and visible mechanical construction. The model represents a cherry picker, a service vehicle used to reach elevated work areas.
Its subject is conveyed through a small work vehicle and a raised arm with a basket, the defining feature of a cherry picker.
This set is suited to Technic collectors, builders interested in compact utility vehicles, and displays of worksite or service equipment. Within the Technic range, 42088 can be placed alongside trucks, construction machines, and maintenance vehicles. Its role is that of a small, self contained model rather than a figure based play scene.
Inventory of set 42088
The inventory of set 42088 lists 155 pieces, spare parts excluded: 51 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 42088
Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (24%) and orange (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41 | 26% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 37 | 24% | |
| Orange | 21 | 14% | |
| Blue | 19 | 12% | |
| White | 16 | 10% | |
| Red | 6 | 3.9% | |
| Tan | 5 | 3.2% | |
| Trans-Orange | 4 | 2.6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 2 | 1.3% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1.3% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 1.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Connectors | 39 | 25% | |
| Technic Pins | 34 | 22% | |
| Technic Beams | 20 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 20 | 13% | |
| Technic Bushes | 13 | 8.4% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 5.2% |
Most common parts in set 42088
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 13 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | White | 9 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 6 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 6 |
| Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges 32556 | Tan | 5 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 5 |
| Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles 10197 | Orange | 4 |
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 42088 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 42088 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42088 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42031 Cherry Picker | 50% | 155 | 2015 |
| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader | 49% | 525 | 2010 |
| 42049 Mine Loader | 44% | 476 | 2016 |
| 8069 Backhoe Loader | 44% | 609 | 2011 |
| 9393 Tractor | 41% | 353 | 2012 |
No similarly sized set goes above 50%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 42088 within its line
With 155 pieces, set 42088 ranks #325 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2019, it ranks #258. 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 model3D model: Marc Belanger, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42088 Cherry Picker have?
LEGO set 42088 Cherry Picker has 155 pieces. It was released in 2019 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42088 released?
Set 42088 Cherry Picker was released in 2019 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42088?
LEGO set 42088 Cherry Picker does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42088?
The instructions for LEGO set 42088 Cherry Picker can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42088.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42088?
Black, with 41 out of 155 pieces, or 26%. Next come light bluish gray (24%) and orange (14%).
How many different parts does set 42088 contain?
Set 42088 has 51 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 light bluish gray, with 13 copies.
Does LEGO set 42088 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 42088?
Set 42031 Cherry Picker, released in 2015: it supplies 50%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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