LEGO Technic 8259 Mini Bulldozer

Specifications
| Set number | 8259 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 165 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8259 Mini Bulldozer, released in 2009 as part of the Technic line, has 165 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 38 different lots, across 6 colors.
Inventory of set 8259
The inventory of set 8259 lists 165 pieces, spare parts excluded: 38 different lots (one shape in one color) for 37 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8259
Main color: black, making up 44% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and yellow (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 73 | 44% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 32 | 19% | |
| Yellow | 25 | 15% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 16 | 9.7% | |
| Blue | 12 | 7.3% | |
| Tan | 7 | 4.2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Special | 52 | 32% | |
| Technic Pins | 30 | 18% | |
| Technic Beams | 23 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 21 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 16 | 9.7% | |
| Technic Bushes | 9 | 5.5% |
Most common parts in set 8259
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Link Tread 3873 | Black | 52 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Blue | 8 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 7 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 7 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Yellow | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Round Holes [Old Style] 4019 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
36 of the 37 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
No part in set 8259 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8259 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8259 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9391 Mini Crane | 58% | 218 | 2012 |
| 8047 Compact Excavator | 56% | 252 | 2010 |
| 7787 The Bat-Tank: The Riddler and Bane's Hideout | 44% | 652 | 2007 |
| 7258 Wookiee Attack | 42% | 368 | 2005 |
| 75015 Corporate Alliance Tank Droid | 39% | 271 | 2013 |
No similarly sized set goes above 58%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8259 within its line
With 165 pieces, set 8259 ranks #321 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #126. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Tomas Kralicek, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8259 Mini Bulldozer have?
LEGO set 8259 Mini Bulldozer has 165 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8259 released?
Set 8259 Mini Bulldozer was released in 2009 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8259?
LEGO set 8259 Mini Bulldozer does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8259?
The instructions for LEGO set 8259 Mini Bulldozer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8259.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8259?
Black, with 73 out of 165 pieces, or 44%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and yellow (15%).
How many different parts does set 8259 contain?
Set 8259 has 38 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 37 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Link Tread in black, with 52 copies.
Does LEGO set 8259 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8259?
Set 9391 Mini Crane, released in 2012: it supplies 58%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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