Does the Forklift 8248 include minifigures?

No, the set has no minifigures. It consists of 227 pieces and is a pure Technic model.

What colours does the set come in?

The main colours are black, light grey, yellow and dark grey. Yellow shapes the outside while the grey and black parts form the mechanics.

When was the Forklift released?

The set came out in 1998 as part of the LEGO® Technic range.

Technic

LEGO® Forklift

The Forklift 8248 is a Technic model from 1998 made of 227 pieces. It shows a yellow working machine against a dark chassis, with no minifigures at all.

Set number: 8248
Year: 1998
Pieces: 227
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 63

What can I build with it?

Parts list 63

As BrickLink list (XML)

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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.

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What can I build with it?

Description

A machine rather than a scene

Technic sets of this era model machines, not scenes with people in them. This forklift has no minifigure either. The point is how a vehicle is put together: frame, axles, mast and forks. Building it teaches you how connections are made with pins and axles, almost by accident. That makes it appealing to children who like to understand how things work, and to adults who collect Technic from the nineties and enjoy the simple mechanics of the period.

Black, grey and yellow

The colours are divided clearly. Black and two shades of grey make up the mechanics, while yellow stands for the bodywork. That is typical of construction vehicles and makes the forklift look like a work tool at a glance. It also fits that most of the set consists of Technic parts rather than ordinary bricks. The yellow pieces stand out against the dark ones and carry the character of the model. If you plan vehicles of your own in this palette, this set is a handy source.

Size and variety

With 227 pieces this is a small to mid-sized Technic model. Those pieces come in 56 different shapes, so many of them appear several times over. That keeps the build easy to follow: beams, pins and axles repeat, and you can get through it in a single sitting. An afternoon is plenty. The parts list on this page shows shapes, colours and quantities, so you can see in advance everything you would need if you wanted to rebuild the model from scratch.

Display it or rebuild it

As a display model the forklift looks good on a shelf, because the mast and forks are easy to see. If you would rather rebuild it, you get a lot of sturdy Technic parts for cranes, tractors or your own designs. On Bricoria you can use the What can I build? tool to check which other models your collection allows with the parts you already own. That way the forklift can turn into new projects once you have finished playing with it.

FAQ

Does the Forklift 8248 include minifigures?: No, the set has no minifigures. It consists of 227 pieces and is a pure Technic model.
What colours does the set come in?: The main colours are black, light grey, yellow and dark grey. Yellow shapes the outside while the grey and black parts form the mechanics.
When was the Forklift released?: The set came out in 1998 as part of the LEGO® Technic range.

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