LEGO Technic 8045 Mini Telehandler

Specifications
| Set number | 8045 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2010 |
| Piece count | 117 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8045 Mini Telehandler, released in 2010 as part of the Technic line, has 117 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 43 different lots, across 10 colors.
Inventory of set 8045
The inventory of set 8045 lists 117 pieces, spare parts excluded: 43 different lots (one shape in one color) for 40 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8045
Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (28%) and yellow (10%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45 | 38% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 33 | 28% | |
| Yellow | 12 | 10% | |
| Tan | 7 | 6% | |
| Blue | 7 | 6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 5 | 4.3% | |
| Red | 3 | 2.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1.7% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 1.7% | |
| Trans-Orange | 1 | 0.9% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Beams | 28 | 24% | |
| Technic Axles | 21 | 18% | |
| Technic Pins | 20 | 17% | |
| Technic Connectors | 16 | 14% | |
| Technic Bushes | 12 | 10% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 6.8% |
Most common parts in set 8045
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 9 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 5 |
| Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread 30391 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin 32250 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges 32556 | Tan | 4 |
| Wheel 18 x 14 with Pin Hole, Fake Bolts and Shallow Spokes 55981 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
40 of the 40 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 8045 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8045 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8045 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8067 Mini Mobile Crane | 62% | 292 | 2011 |
| 9393 Tractor | 62% | 353 | 2012 |
| 8068 Rescue Helicopter | 56% | 408 | 2011 |
| 42022 Hot Rod | 56% | 414 | 2014 |
| 8051 Motorbike | 56% | 467 | 2010 |
Set 8067 Mini Mobile Crane supplies 62% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8045 within its line
With 117 pieces, set 8045 ranks #362 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #146. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8045 Mini Telehandler have?
LEGO set 8045 Mini Telehandler has 117 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8045 released?
Set 8045 Mini Telehandler was released in 2010 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8045?
LEGO set 8045 Mini Telehandler does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8045?
The instructions for LEGO set 8045 Mini Telehandler can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8045.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8045?
Black, with 45 out of 117 pieces, or 38%. Next come light bluish gray (28%) and yellow (10%).
How many different parts does set 8045 contain?
Set 8045 has 43 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 40 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 9 copies.
Does LEGO set 8045 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 8045?
Set 8067 Mini Mobile Crane, released in 2011: it supplies 62%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8046 Helicopter2010 · 152 pieces
8047 Compact Excavator2010 · 252 pieces
8048 Buggy2010 · 314 pieces
8051 Motorbike2010 · 467 pieces
3D8049 Tractor with Log Loader2010 · 525 pieces
8041 Race Truck2010 · 608 pieces
8052 Container Truck2010 · 686 pieces
8043 Motorized Excavator2010 · 1,127 pieces








