LEGO Technic 8287 Motor Box

Specifications
| Set number | 8287 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2006 |
| Piece count | 93 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Subtheme | Supplemental |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8287 Motor Box, released in 2006 as part of the Technic line, has 93 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 41 different lots, across 7 colors.
Inventory of set 8287
The inventory of set 8287 lists 93 pieces, spare parts excluded: 41 different lots (one shape in one color) for 41 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8287
Main color: light bluish gray, making up 43% of the parts, followed by black (29%) and red (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Bluish Gray | 40 | 43% | |
| Black | 27 | 29% | |
| Red | 12 | 13% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 5 | 5.4% | |
| Tan | 4 | 4.3% | |
| Blue | 4 | 4.3% | |
| White | 1 | 1.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Gears | 28 | 30% | |
| Technic Pins | 24 | 26% | |
| Technic Axles | 18 | 19% | |
| Technic Connectors | 10 | 11% | |
| Technic Bushes | 8 | 8.6% | |
| Electronics | 3 | 3.2% |
Most common parts in set 8287
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 8 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 4 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Tan | 4 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 4 |
| Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel 6589 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Technic Gear 8 Tooth 3647 | Light Bluish Gray | 3 |
| Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Round Holes [Old Style] 4019 | Light Bluish Gray | 3 |
38 of the 41 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 8287 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 8287 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8287 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9632 Science & Technology Base Set | 59% | 357 | 2006 |
| 8283 Telehandler | 58% | 323 | 2006 |
| 8419 Excavator | 55% | 286 | 2005 |
| 8272 Snowmobile | 52% | 332 | 2007 |
| 8271 Wheel Loader | 48% | 200 | 2007 |
No similarly sized set goes above 59%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8287 within its line
With 93 pieces, set 8287 ranks #374 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 192 sets released in 2006, it ranks #131. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8287 Motor Box have?
LEGO set 8287 Motor Box has 93 pieces. It was released in 2006 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8287 released?
Set 8287 Motor Box was released in 2006 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8287?
LEGO set 8287 Motor Box does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8287?
The instructions for LEGO set 8287 Motor Box can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8287.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8287?
Light bluish gray, with 40 out of 93 pieces, or 43%. Next come black (29%) and red (13%).
How many different parts does set 8287 contain?
Set 8287 has 41 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 41 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 8 copies.
Does LEGO set 8287 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 8287?
Set 9632 Science & Technology Base Set, released in 2006: it supplies 59%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
3D8281 Mini Tractor2006 · 121 pieces
8282 Quad Bike2006 · 200 pieces
3D8283 Telehandler2006 · 323 pieces
8288 Crawler Crane2006 · 800 pieces
8284 Tractor2006 · 872 pieces
3D8289 Fire Truck2006 · 1,035 pieces
3D8285 Tow Truck2006 · 1,879 pieces
3D8270 Rough Terrain Crane2007 · 106 pieces
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8675 Outdoor Challenger2006 · 101 pieces
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