LEGO Technic 8275 Motorized Bulldozer

Specifications
| Set number | 8275 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2007 |
| Piece count | 1,381 |
| Launch retail price | $149.99 / £97.85 (Brickset) |
| Sale period | September 2007 to December 2009 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 8275, Motorized Bulldozer, depicts a motorized bulldozer built with Technic elements.
Set 8275 belongs to the Technic theme’s group of construction machinery models, using a bulldozer as its subject.
The inventory consists of 1381 parts and no listed minifigures.
This set is aimed at Technic builders and collectors who are interested in construction equipment rather than character based play. It can serve as a display model, a technical play model or a collection piece within a wider Technic lineup. Among Technic sets, it is identified by set number 8275, its 2007 release year and its clearly defined bulldozer theme.
Inventory of set 8275
The inventory of set 8275 lists 1,381 pieces, spare parts excluded: 164 different lots (one shape in one color) for 131 part shapes. The box also contains 21 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8275
Main color: black, making up 31% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (28%) and yellow (21%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 432 | 31% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 387 | 28% | |
| Yellow | 291 | 21% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 122 | 8.8% | |
| Blue | 115 | 8.3% | |
| Red | 21 | 1.5% | |
| Trans-Red | 6 | 0.4% | |
| Tan | 3 | 0.2% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 0.1% | |
| White | 2 | 0.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 386 | 28% | |
| Technic Beams | 256 | 19% | |
| Technic Connectors | 139 | 10% | |
| Technic Axles | 137 | 9.9% | |
| Technic Special | 84 | 6.1% | |
| Technic Bushes | 71 | 5.1% |
Most common parts in set 8275
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 156 |
| Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced 88323 | Dark Bluish Gray | 84 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 76 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 75 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 44 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 40 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Black | 30 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Light Bluish Gray | 26 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 26 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 25 |
127 of the 131 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 8275 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8275 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8275 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8421 Mobile Crane | 57% | 1,885 | 2005 |
| 8285 Tow Truck | 49% | 1,879 | 2006 |
| 42009 Mobile Crane MK II | 48% | 2,607 | 2013 |
| 8258 Crane Truck | 46% | 1,877 | 2009 |
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 44% | 2,793 | 2015 |
No similarly sized set goes above 57%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8275 within its line
With 1,381 pieces, set 8275 ranks #54 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 194 sets released in 2007, it ranks #9. That is 2.1 times the average Technic set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Max Martin Richter, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How much was LEGO 8275 at launch?
The launch retail price of 8275 Motorized Bulldozer was $149.99 / £97.85 (source: Brickset). It was on sale from September 2007 to December 2009.
How many pieces does LEGO set 8275 Motorized Bulldozer have?
LEGO set 8275 Motorized Bulldozer has 1,381 pieces. It was released in 2007 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8275 released?
Set 8275 Motorized Bulldozer was released in 2007 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8275?
LEGO set 8275 Motorized Bulldozer does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8275?
The instructions for LEGO set 8275 Motorized Bulldozer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8275.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8275?
Black, with 432 out of 1,381 pieces, or 31%. Next come light bluish gray (28%) and yellow (21%).
How many different parts does set 8275 contain?
Set 8275 has 164 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 131 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 156 copies.
Does LEGO set 8275 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 8275?
Set 8421 Mobile Crane, released in 2005: it supplies 57%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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