How many pieces does the Cherry Picker have?

It has 155 pieces made up of 49 different elements. No minifigures are included.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes, at 155 pieces it is a compact way into Technic. A little patience when pushing in the pins still helps.

Which colours does it use?

Black, light bluish grey, yellow and red are the four main colours.

Technic

LEGO® Cherry Picker

The Cherry Picker is a Technic set from 2015 with 155 pieces and no minifigures. It is aimed at builders who prefer working out mechanics to posing figures.

Set number: 42031
Year: 2015
Pieces: 155
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 54

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 54

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 (8)

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 24 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Technic on a small scale

The model represents an access platform of the kind you see on building sites and roadworks. Technic sets care less about looks than about function: the arm moves and the platform can be aimed. At 155 pieces it is one of the smaller sets in the range, which makes it a useful first look at gears, axles and connector pins. There is no figure in the box, so the machine itself takes centre stage, and that suits anyone who likes to understand how something works.

Black, grey, yellow and red

The main colours are black, light bluish grey, yellow and red. That matches the typical look of work machinery: dark mechanics, light frames and bright warning colours. The 49 different elements are mostly beams, pins and connectors that other Technic models need just as much. If you own several Technic sets, you will find familiar parts here and can reuse them without any detours, for example in your own designs with movable arms or small gear trains.

Building with your head

Technic models build differently from classic sets: you join beams in a row and make sure everything stays movable. That takes some patience, but you end up with a model that actually works, and you can see for yourself why each part sits where it does. For children of primary-school age it is a clear lesson in simple mechanics. Adult builders often use small models like this as a break between larger projects, where the instruction booklet runs to far more pages and the build takes several evenings.

What next?

The complete parts list with all 49 different elements is on this page. Technic parts are very versatile, so the “What can I build?” tool is worth a look: it shows which other models become possible together with your collection, such as your own cranes, vehicles or machines. That way the platform does not vanish into a box for good, but supplies material for your next experiment, even if you only add a few parts from other sets.

FAQ

How many pieces does the Cherry Picker have?: It has 155 pieces made up of 49 different elements. No minifigures are included.
Is it suitable for beginners?: Yes, at 155 pieces it is a compact way into Technic. A little patience when pushing in the pins still helps.
Which colours does it use?: Black, light bluish grey, yellow and red are the four main colours.

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