LEGO Set 7246 Mini Digger: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	7246
Release year	2005
Piece count	37
Minifigures	1
Theme	City
Subtheme	Construction
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 7246 Mini Digger, released in 2005 as part of the City line, has 37 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 25 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 7246

The inventory of set 7246 lists 37 pieces, spare parts excluded: 25 different lots (one shape in one color) for 25 part shapes.

Colors of set 7246

Main color: black, making up 35% of the parts, followed by yellow (27%) and dark bluish gray (22%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	13	35%
Yellow	10	27%
Dark Bluish Gray	8	22%
Trans-Red	2	5.4%
Trans-Orange	1	2.7%
Red	1	2.7%
Blue	1	2.7%
Orange	1	2.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Wheels and Tyres	8	22%
Plates	4	11%
Transportation - Land	4	11%
Plates Special	4	11%
Tiles Special	3	8.1%
Bricks	2	5.4%

Most common parts in set 7246

Part	Color	Quantity
Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 6014b	Yellow	4
Tyre 21 x 12 with Offset Tread Small Wide 6015	Black	4
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Dark Bluish Gray	3
Brick 2 x 2 3003	Dark Bluish Gray	2
Plate 1 x 1 3024	Trans-Red	2
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Vertical [Thick U Clip] 4085c	Black	2
Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheels Holder Wide 6157	Black	2

23 of the 25 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 7246 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 7246 from another set

Share of the parts of set 7246 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
7241 Fire Car	32%	47	2005
7042 Dune Patrol	30%	37	2004
6445 Emergency Evac	30%	100	1998
6596 Wave Master	30%	134	1995
7603 Dump Truck	27%	33	2006

No similarly sized set goes above 32%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 7246 within its line

With 37 pieces, set 7246 ranks #668 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 208 sets released in 2005, it ranks #192. That is less than half the average City set size.

The set in 3D

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

Load the 3D model

3D model: N. W. Perry, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Included minifigures

Construction Worker, Orange Safety Vest with Zipper and Pockets, Blue Legs, Red Hard HatQuantity : 1

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 7246 Mini Digger have?

LEGO set 7246 Mini Digger has 37 pieces. It was released in 2005 as part of the City theme.

What year was LEGO set 7246 released?

Set 7246 Mini Digger was released in 2005 and belongs to the City theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 7246?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 7246 Mini Digger: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 7246?

The instructions for LEGO set 7246 Mini Digger can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 7246.

What is the main color of LEGO set 7246?

Black, with 13 out of 37 pieces, or 35%. Next come yellow (27%) and dark bluish gray (22%).

How many different parts does set 7246 contain?

Set 7246 has 25 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 25 part shapes. Most common part: Wheel 11 x 12 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin in yellow, with 4 copies.

Does LEGO set 7246 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 7246?

Set 7241 Fire Car, released in 2005: it supplies 32%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.