How many pieces does the excavator have?

Set 8047 has 252 pieces in 62 different types. No minifigures are included.

Which range does it belong to?

It is part of the Technic range and was released in 2010.

Which colours are most common?

Mostly black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey.

Technic

LEGO® Compact Excavator

The Compact Excavator 8047 is a Technic set from 2010. It has 252 pieces and no minifigures, and it is aimed at anyone who enjoys building machines with moving parts.

Set number: 8047
Year: 2010
Pieces: 252
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 67

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 67

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 (6)

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 2 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

A digger that really moves

Technic models differ from classic brick builds in that they rely on axles, gears and connector pegs. For this excavator that means mechanics first: a digger needs joints, an arm and a bucket, and all of them should move on the finished model. That is the appeal. You are not just assembling a lookalike but learning, almost by accident, how levers and hinges work together, and you can test the result straight away on your desk.

Black, grey and yellow

Black leads the parts list, followed by light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey. Yellow is the classic colour of construction machinery and gives the model its identity, while black and the greys stand for tyres, linkages and working parts. The look is sober but convincing, closer to real site machinery than to a toy. Because the palette is limited to a few shades, the pieces also combine well with other Technic vehicles built in a similar style.

No figures, 62 part types

This set has no minifigures at all, so the excavator stands on its own. Of the 252 pieces, 62 are different types, many of them typical Technic elements such as liftarms, axles and connectors, which are often reusable in other Technic projects and easy to find again later. The full parts list on this page shows colours and quantities. It is useful for checking a used model or for finding replacements for individual connectors.

Who it is for

The excavator suits children and adults who want to try Technic without jumping into a huge model. With around 250 pieces the effort stays manageable. The “What can I build?” tool shows which other models you can assemble by combining this set with your own collection, for example a chassis for a different vehicle. Because Technic parts fit together so reliably, rebuilding is usually straightforward and a nice follow-up once the excavator has been tested thoroughly.

FAQ

How many pieces does the excavator have?: Set 8047 has 252 pieces in 62 different types. No minifigures are included.
Which range does it belong to?: It is part of the Technic range and was released in 2010.
Which colours are most common?: Mostly black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey.

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