How many pieces does the LEGO Tow Truck (8462-1) have?

The LEGO Tow Truck set (8462-1) contains 786 pieces. It was released in 1998 as part of the LEGO Technic theme.

How can I find missing parts for LEGO set 8462-1?

On BrickMissing you can check which parts from the LEGO Tow Truck (8462-1) you already own. Add your LEGO collection and we'll show exactly which of the 786 pieces you're missing and which you already have.

Can I build the LEGO Tow Truck with parts I already have?

Use BrickMissing's free parts checker to find out. Add LEGO sets you own to your collection and we'll cross-reference all 786 parts to show your buildability percentage and which specific pieces you still need.

What theme is the LEGO Tow Truck from?

The LEGO Tow Truck (8462-1) belongs to the LEGO Technic theme. You can browse all Technic sets on BrickMissing to find more sets from this theme.

Tow Truck

8462-1 Technic 1998 786 parts 8% repair risk Intermediate

LEGO Technic 8462-1 Tow Truck presents Tow Truck as a vehicle with recognisable stance. Hull, cockpit, wheels, wings or cargo space show whether the model is about racing, transport, adventure or action. It works well as a play model or display piece.

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Parts Inventory

🧱 786 parts

Part	Color	Qty	LEGO price each
String Cord Medium Thickness 100cm 14728c100	Black	1×	Check price → View
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Red	8×	Check price → View
Wedge Plate 3 x 6 Cut Corners 2419	Black	8×	€0,29 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	4×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Light Gray	2×	Check price → View
Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420	Black	4×	€0,07 View at LEGO → View
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove 2431	Yellow	1×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs] 2444	Black	2×	Check price → View
Wedge Plate 3 x 3 Cut Corner 2450	Black	4×	€0,12 View at LEGO → View
Plate 4 x 4 Corner 2639	Black	1×	€0,27 View at LEGO → View
Technic Seat [3 x 2 Base] 2717	Red	2×	Check price → View
Technic Brick 1 x 10 [9 Pin Holes] 2730	Black	6×	€0,48 View at LEGO → View

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Repairability

Can you fix Tow Truck if a piece goes missing?

8%Moderate repair risk

easy to fixguard this box

12 of the 150 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

6.5%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 1.875L / 1.5cm · Light Gray · only this setHose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 6.875L / 5.5cm · Light Gray · only this setHose, Pneumatic 4mm D. 18.125L / 14.5cm · Black · only this set

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