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LEGO Technic 8287 Motor Box

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LEGO 8287 Motor Box

Specifications

Set number8287
Release year2006
Piece count93
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
SubthemeSupplemental
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Bluish Gray4043%
Black2729%
Red1213%
Dark Bluish Gray55.4%
Tan44.3%
Blue44.3%
White11.1%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Gears2830%
Technic Pins2426%
Technic Axles1819%
Technic Connectors1011%
Technic Bushes88.6%
Electronics33.2%

Most common parts in set 8287

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:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
9632 Science & Technology Base Set59%3572006
8283 Telehandler58%3232006
8419 Excavator55%2862005
8272 Snowmobile52%3322007
8271 Wheel Loader48%2002007

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.

Set number8287
Release year2006
ThemeTechnic
Piece count93
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30