LEGO Technic 8263 Snow Groomer

Specifications
| Set number | 8263 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2009 |
| Piece count | 590 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8263 Snow Groomer, released in 2009 as part of the Technic line, has 590 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 105 different lots, across 9 colors.
Inventory of set 8263
The inventory of set 8263 lists 590 pieces, spare parts excluded: 105 different lots (one shape in one color) for 85 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8263
Main color: black, making up 38% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (26%) and blue (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 223 | 38% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 155 | 26% | |
| Blue | 76 | 13% | |
| Red | 67 | 11% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 30 | 5.1% | |
| Trans-Clear | 12 | 2% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 12 | 2% | |
| Tan | 9 | 1.5% | |
| Trans-Orange | 6 | 1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 180 | 31% | |
| Technic Connectors | 95 | 16% | |
| Technic Beams | 75 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 67 | 11% | |
| Technic Special | 66 | 11% | |
| Technic Gears | 25 | 4.2% |
Most common parts in set 8263
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 68 |
| Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes 57518 | Black | 66 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 45 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 27 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 18 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 15 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 14 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Light Bluish Gray | 13 |
| Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] 59443 | Light Bluish Gray | 13 |
| Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Small 6 Tooth 57520 | Pearl Light Gray | 12 |
84 of the 85 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 8263 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8263 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8263 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8258 Crane Truck | 64% | 1,877 | 2009 |
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 57% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 8053 Mobile Crane | 57% | 1,289 | 2010 |
| 8109 Flatbed Truck | 56% | 1,115 | 2011 |
| 8063 Tractor with Trailer | 56% | 1,100 | 2009 |
Set 8258 Crane Truck supplies 64% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8263 within its line
With 590 pieces, set 8263 ranks #175 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 254 sets released in 2009, it ranks #38.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8263 Snow Groomer have?
LEGO set 8263 Snow Groomer has 590 pieces. It was released in 2009 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8263 released?
Set 8263 Snow Groomer was released in 2009 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8263?
LEGO set 8263 Snow Groomer does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8263?
The instructions for LEGO set 8263 Snow Groomer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8263.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8263?
Black, with 223 out of 590 pieces, or 38%. Next come light bluish gray (26%) and blue (13%).
How many different parts does set 8263 contain?
Set 8263 has 105 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 85 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 68 copies.
Does LEGO set 8263 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 8263?
Set 8258 Crane Truck, released in 2009: it supplies 64%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8264 Hauler2009 · 575 pieces
8262 Quad Bike2009 · 308 pieces
3D8261 Rally Truck2009 · 198 pieces
3D8259 Mini Bulldozer2009 · 165 pieces
3D8256 Go-Kart2009 · 144 pieces
8265 Front Loader2009 · 1,061 pieces
3D8260 Tractor2009 · 104 pieces
3D8063 Tractor with Trailer2009 · 1,100 pieces
Sets from the same year
3D8258 Crane Truck2009 · 1,877 pieces
6243 Brickbeard's Bounty2009 · 596 pieces
8037 Anakin's Y-wing Starfighter2009 · 570 pieces
3D7637 Farm2009 · 614 pieces
8547 Mindstorms NXT 2.02009 · 621 pieces
8019 Republic Attack Shuttle2009 · 636 pieces
8709 Underground Mining Station2009 · 636 pieces
8185 Ferrari Truck2009 · 539 pieces
