LEGO Technic 8260 Tractor

Specifications
| Set number | 8260 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 104 |
| Launch retail price | $9.99 / £9.99 (Brickset) |
| Sale period | January 2009 to December 2010 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8260 Tractor, released in 2009 as part of the Technic line, has 104 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 46 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 8260
The inventory of set 8260 lists 104 pieces, spare parts excluded: 46 different lots (one shape in one color) for 41 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8260
Main color: black, making up 31% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (26%) and dark bluish gray (16%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32 | 31% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 27 | 26% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 17 | 16% | |
| Red | 12 | 12% | |
| Blue | 6 | 5.8% | |
| Lime | 4 | 3.8% | |
| White | 3 | 2.9% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Orange | 1 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Beams | 27 | 26% | |
| Technic Axles | 18 | 17% | |
| Technic Pins | 15 | 14% | |
| Technic Bushes | 15 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 12 | 12% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 7.7% |
Most common parts in set 8260
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Bush 3713 | Red | 9 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Dark Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Dark Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 3 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | Light Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 3 |
39 of the 41 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setobrick, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 8260 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8260 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8260 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42022 Hot Rod | 50% | 414 | 2014 |
| 9393 Tractor | 49% | 353 | 2012 |
| 8068 Rescue Helicopter | 43% | 408 | 2011 |
| 8167 Jump Riders | 42% | 209 | 2009 |
| 42005 Monster Truck | 41% | 329 | 2013 |
No similarly sized set goes above 50%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8260 within its line
With 104 pieces, set 8260 ranks #370 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #158. 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 much was LEGO 8260 at launch?
The launch retail price of 8260 Tractor was $9.99 / £9.99 (source: Brickset). It was on sale from January 2009 to December 2010.
How many pieces does LEGO set 8260 Tractor have?
LEGO set 8260 Tractor has 104 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8260 released?
Set 8260 Tractor was released in 2009 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8260?
LEGO set 8260 Tractor does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8260?
The instructions for LEGO set 8260 Tractor can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8260.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8260?
Black, with 32 out of 104 pieces, or 31%. Next come light bluish gray (26%) and dark bluish gray (16%).
How many different parts does set 8260 contain?
Set 8260 has 46 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 41 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Bush in red, with 9 copies.
Does LEGO set 8260 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 8260?
Set 42022 Hot Rod, released in 2014: it supplies 50%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
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8264 Hauler2009 · 575 pieces
8263 Snow Groomer2009 · 590 pieces
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