LEGO Technic 8048 Buggy

Specifications
| Set number | 8048 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2010 |
| Piece count | 314 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8048 Buggy, released in 2010 as part of the Technic line, has 314 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 82 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 8048
The inventory of set 8048 lists 314 pieces, spare parts excluded: 82 different lots (one shape in one color) for 76 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8048
Main color: black, making up 41% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (25%) and red (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 129 | 41% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 80 | 25% | |
| Red | 43 | 14% | |
| Blue | 28 | 8.9% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 20 | 6.4% | |
| Yellow | 6 | 1.9% | |
| Dark Tan | 4 | 1.3% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 0.6% | |
| Tan | 1 | 0.3% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 78 | 25% | |
| Technic Axles | 58 | 18% | |
| Technic Connectors | 52 | 17% | |
| Technic Beams | 37 | 12% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 27 | 8.6% | |
| Technic Bushes | 19 | 6.1% |
Most common parts in set 8048
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 32 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 20 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 18 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 16 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 13 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Black | 10 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483 | Dark Bluish Gray | 10 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 9 |
| Technic Axle 6 3706 | Black | 8 |
71 of the 76 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 8048
One part shape in set 8048 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 8048-1 87978 |
Rebuilding set 8048 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8048 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8063 Tractor with Trailer | 68% | 1,100 | 2009 |
| 8265 Front Loader | 64% | 1,061 | 2009 |
| 8297 Off-Roader | 62% | 1,097 | 2008 |
| 8109 Flatbed Truck | 62% | 1,115 | 2011 |
| 8284 Tractor | 61% | 872 | 2006 |
Set 8063 Tractor with Trailer supplies 68% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8048 within its line
With 314 pieces, set 8048 ranks #250 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 227 sets released in 2010, it ranks #85. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8048 Buggy have?
LEGO set 8048 Buggy has 314 pieces. It was released in 2010 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8048 released?
Set 8048 Buggy was released in 2010 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8048?
LEGO set 8048 Buggy does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8048?
The instructions for LEGO set 8048 Buggy can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8048.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8048?
Black, with 129 out of 314 pieces, or 41%. Next come light bluish gray (25%) and red (14%).
How many different parts does set 8048 contain?
Set 8048 has 82 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 76 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 32 copies.
Does LEGO set 8048 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8048-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8048?
Set 8063 Tractor with Trailer, released in 2009: it supplies 68%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8047 Compact Excavator2010 · 252 pieces
8051 Motorbike2010 · 467 pieces
8046 Helicopter2010 · 152 pieces
8045 Mini Telehandler2010 · 117 pieces
3D8049 Tractor with Log Loader2010 · 525 pieces
8041 Race Truck2010 · 608 pieces
8052 Container Truck2010 · 686 pieces
8043 Motorized Excavator2010 · 1,127 pieces








