LEGO City 60083 Snowplow Truck

Specifications
| Set number | 60083 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2015 |
| Piece count | 196 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | City |
| Subtheme | Traffic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO City set 60083, Snowplow Truck, depicts a road maintenance truck used for clearing snow in a winter setting.
The subject is a municipal style work truck for snow clearance, fitting naturally alongside cars, trucks and service vehicles used to populate a LEGO city layout.
The build focuses on a compact road service truck with a clear working role.
This set suits builders who want road scenes, public works vehicles or a winter section in a LEGO City display. For play, it supports simple stories about keeping traffic moving and maintaining streets. In a City collection, it stands as a specialized Traffic vehicle, complementing more common road vehicles with a specific municipal function.
Inventory of set 60083
The inventory of set 60083 lists 196 pieces, spare parts excluded: 84 different lots (one shape in one color) for 77 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 60083
Main color: black, making up 25% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and orange (12%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 49 | 25% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 40 | 20% | |
| Orange | 23 | 12% | |
| White | 18 | 9.2% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 14 | 7.1% | |
| Green | 13 | 6.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 10 | 5.1% | |
| Trans-Orange | 9 | 4.6% | |
| Tan | 6 | 3.1% | |
| Blue | 5 | 2.6% | |
| Other colors (6) | 8 | 4.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 31 | 16% | |
| Plates Special | 28 | 14% | |
| Tiles Round and Curved | 27 | 14% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 26 | 13% | |
| Tiles | 12 | 6.1% | |
| Tiles Special | 8 | 4.1% |
Most common parts in set 60083
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | White | 15 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Black | 9 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Trans-Clear | 8 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle 2432 | Orange | 6 |
| Brick Sloped 33° 3 x 2 3298 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Black | 6 |
| Brick Sloped 18° 4 x 1 60477 | Orange | 6 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] 92280 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted 99780 | Black | 6 |
| Plate 1 x 1 3024 | Trans-Orange | 4 |
72 of the 77 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 60083
One part shape in set 60083 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 3 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 60083-1 19272 |
Rebuilding set 60083 from another set
Share of the parts of set 60083 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60169 Cargo Terminal | 26% | 740 | 2017 |
No similarly sized set goes above 26%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 60083 within its line
With 196 pieces, set 60083 ranks #384 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 448 sets released in 2015, it ranks #189.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Merlijn Wissink, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Included minifigures
Worker, Blue Jacket with Orange Stripes, Dark Blue Legs, Blue Cap, Safety Glasses and Goatee BeardQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 60083 Snowplow Truck have?
LEGO set 60083 Snowplow Truck has 196 pieces. It was released in 2015 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 60083 released?
Set 60083 Snowplow Truck was released in 2015 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 60083?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60083 Snowplow Truck: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 60083?
The instructions for LEGO set 60083 Snowplow Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60083.
What is the main color of LEGO set 60083?
Black, with 49 out of 196 pieces, or 25%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and orange (12%).
How many different parts does set 60083 contain?
Set 60083 has 84 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 77 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Round 1 x 1 in white, with 15 copies.
Does LEGO set 60083 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60083-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 60083?
Set 60169 Cargo Terminal, released in 2017: it supplies 26%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
What role does this model play in a LEGO City layout?
It works as a road maintenance vehicle, especially for snowy street scenes within the Traffic area of LEGO City.
See also
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60084 Racing Bike Transporter2015 · 178 pieces
60082 Dune Buggy Trailer2015 · 222 pieces
60073 Service Truck2015 · 233 pieces
60078 Utility Shuttle2015 · 155 pieces
60086 City Starter Set2015 · 242 pieces
3D60067 Helicopter Pursuit2015 · 253 pieces
60070 Water Plane Chase2015 · 263 pieces
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