How many pieces does set 42005 have?

The Monster Truck contains 329 pieces across 62 different parts and colours.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, like most Technic sets, 42005 comes without any minifigures.

Can the set be rebuilt into something else?

Yes, the same pieces can be used to build an alternate second model.

Technic

Monster Truck

Set 42005, Monster Truck, from the LEGO Technic range shows an off-road vehicle with oversized tyres and moving suspension. With 329 pieces and no minifigures, this 2013 model puts the engineering front and centre rather than a play figure. This page lists every part and colour used in the set in detail.

Set number: 42005
Year: 2013
Pieces: 329
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 62

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 62

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 (4)

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

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 3 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Engineering instead of a play figure

The focus here is function: independent suspension on all four wheels lets the truck move over uneven ground, while steering at the front controls its direction. The oversized tyres are the model's most visually dominant feature, underlining its off-road character. As with most Technic sets, there is no film scene or character at the centre here, just the mechanical build of the vehicle itself. The bodywork is also styled to look like a genuine off-road vehicle despite its purely functional purpose, and the oversized tyres add real ground clearance over rough terrain, not just visual bulk.

A second model from the same parts

Like many Technic sets, 42005 can be rebuilt into an alternate model, so the same 329 pieces serve two different builds before you settle on one or alternate between them. This principle adds value beyond the first set of instructions and makes the set particularly appealing to anyone who enjoys experimenting with Technic functions rather than finishing just a single model. Trying both builds gives a better feel for how differently the same Technic parts can be used depending on the construction chosen, a good opportunity for beginners to learn different building methods on a manageable model.

Black, grey, red and blue

Black and light bluish grey form the technical framework of axles, beams and body panels, while red stands out as an accent colour on body elements and blue adds further detailing. This combination is typical of Technic vehicles, where colour usually follows a part's function rather than a pure design scheme. This functional colour logic also makes it easier to recognise and place individual components correctly while building, such as which parts belong to the steering and which to the suspension.

62 parts for a functional model

Across 329 pieces, 62 different elements are used, mostly technical connectors, axles and pins needed for the moving functions. This page details every part with its colour, so you can look up individual components or compare the set against other Technic vehicles. For Technic collectors, the set rounds out the range of smaller vehicle models with working suspension, and its manageable size also makes it a good gift for technically minded children or adults.

FAQ

How many pieces does set 42005 have?: The Monster Truck contains 329 pieces across 62 different parts and colours.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, like most Technic sets, 42005 comes without any minifigures.
Can the set be rebuilt into something else?: Yes, the same pieces can be used to build an alternate second model.

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