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Set 31005 Construction Hauler
Creator 3-in-1

Construction Hauler

Construction Hauler is a 2013 Creator 3-in-1 set that turns 256 pieces into a heavy dump truck, with two further construction-vehicle builds possible from the same parts. Its 80 unique elements give it enough variety for convincing worksite machinery. There are no minifigures, so the build itself is the whole focus.

Set number
31005
Year
2013
Pieces
256
Minifigures
0
Theme
Creator 3-in-1
Different parts
80
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 80

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

A 3-in-1 set: the official LEGO® building instructions contain three models you can build from the same parts. View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

One truck, three worksite builds

The headline model is a heavy dump truck, the kind used on building sites to haul rubble and materials. The same 256 pieces can also become two further construction vehicles according to the instructions, built one at a time rather than side by side. That approach is typical of the Creator 3-in-1 line and works well for children who want to try out different vehicle types without buying a separate set for each one.

Technic-style pieces for real functions

A good number of the 80 unique elements are dedicated to moving parts: a tipping mechanism for the dump bed, large off-road tyres and joint pieces for steering or a loading shovel are all typical for sets like this one. These functional pieces are what lift the build beyond plain bodywork and give the model genuine play value once it's finished. Working through the parts list on this page makes it easy to see which pieces handle function and which are purely cosmetic.

Red and grey, straight from the worksite

The bold red and multiple shades of grey are standard colours for construction machinery and keep the model instantly recognisable across all three build stages. Black shows up mainly on the tyres and technical detailing. That clean colour split is easy to trace on the parts list, which is useful if individual pieces ever need replacing or repurposing for a custom vehicle project.

A compact build with no minifigures

With no minifigures included, Construction Hauler puts its full focus on the vehicle build itself, which suits children with an interest in machinery and mechanics. At 256 pieces, each build stage stays manageable, while having three possible models adds variety without a second purchase. The sturdy wheel and joint pieces are also well suited to reuse in custom construction vehicles once one of the three official builds is taken apart again. It also works as a gentle introduction to functional Technic-style building, since the tipping and steering mechanisms are easy to follow without needing specialist extra pieces.

FAQ

What can you build from Construction Hauler 31005?
The instructions cover a dump truck plus two further construction vehicles, all built from the same 256 pieces, one at a time.
How many unique pieces does the set have?
It includes 80 unique elements, several of them functional pieces for the tipping mechanism and steering.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, the set focuses entirely on the vehicle build with no minifigures included.

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