Is the trailer a separate model?

Yes, the set produces a tractor and a trailer that couple together. Both are included in the 1,100 pieces.

Which colour is most useful for my own builds?

That depends on your plans, but the blue elements are less common in Technic than grey or yellow, which makes them a welcome addition.

Technic

Tractor with Trailer

Farm machinery has long been a favourite subject for Technic, and set 8063 from 2009 delivers a tractor plus a trailer. The pair is built from 1,100 pieces.

Set number: 8063
Year: 2009
Pieces: 1,100
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 150

What can I build with it?

Parts list 150

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (8)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A combination rather than a single model

Most large Technic sets focus on one vehicle. Here you get two: a tractor that does the pulling and a trailer that hitches on behind. That makes the finished model long and gives it plenty of play value, because the two units can be separated, moved about and coupled again. Farm vehicles suit Technic well, as they are full of moving parts yet remain easy to understand. The building instructions detail exactly which functions each unit offers, so check them if a particular mechanism is what interests you.

An unusual shade for a tractor

Real tractors are often green, red or orange, but the colour data for 8063 shows black, light bluish grey, blue and dark bluish grey. Blue is relatively uncommon among Technic vehicles, so the set stands out on a shelf next to yellow diggers and red fire engines. For builders who collect parts, that means a useful stock of blue beams and panels, which are handy for custom lorries, trailers and machines. The greys and black supply the neutral structure that almost every model needs.

Build rhythm

The inventory lists 150 different part types across 1,100 pieces, a balanced ratio that keeps the build varied without becoming chaotic. As a 2009 release, the set uses studless construction built around liftarms, pins, axles and gears. Splitting the model into a tractor and a trailer also divides the build into natural stages. You finish one vehicle, take a break, then start on the next, which suits anyone who prefers to build over several sessions rather than in a single long sitting.

Parts list and what else it can become

Every element is listed below with its colour and quantity. That is useful whether you are checking a used copy, sorting a mixed collection or planning your own farm machine. Try the What can I build? tool as well: it compares this inventory with other sets and shows which ones you could build completely or in part. Technic vehicles from the same years often share many parts, so there is a good chance of finding matches you had not considered.

FAQ

Is the trailer a separate model?: Yes, the set produces a tractor and a trailer that couple together. Both are included in the 1,100 pieces.
What year is set 8063 from?: It is a Technic set from 2009.
Which colour is most useful for my own builds?: That depends on your plans, but the blue elements are less common in Technic than grey or yellow, which makes them a welcome addition.

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