When was the Off Road Truck 8273 released?

It came out in 2007 as part of the Technic range.

How many distinct parts does it contain?

The 805 pieces are made up of 108 distinct parts.

Will the parts match my newer Technic sets?

Yes, the set uses light and dark bluish grey, the same shades as current sets. Its studless parts are also compatible with modern Technic.

Technic

Off Road Truck

The Off Road Truck 8273 is a 2007 Technic set with 805 pieces. Its muted grey and black body is lifted by a single strong accent colour, blue.

Set number: 8273
Year: 2007
Pieces: 805
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 108

What can I build with it?

Parts list 108

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (11)

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

Description

Built for rough terrain

Off-road trucks are a natural fit for Technic: big tyres, a tall stance and a heavy frame leave plenty of room for chunky mechanics. At 805 pieces, set 8273 is one of the larger vehicles from its year without being unwieldy. It is sturdy enough to push around the floor yet detailed enough to earn a place on a shelf. That balance makes it a good fit for builders who want a model they can actually use as well as look at.

Lean, studless inventory

The 805 pieces come from just 108 distinct parts. That is fairly focused compared with Technic sets of similar size from the 1990s, and it reflects studless construction, where the same pins and liftarms in different lengths do most of the work. The build has a steady rhythm as a result, and sorting the parts is straightforward. For your own designs, that concentration on core elements is useful, because it gives you a solid stock of the parts you reach for most often.

A restrained palette

Black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey make up most of the model, with blue as the only bright colour. That low-contrast look was common across Technic around 2007 and suits a working vehicle. It also means most parts blend easily into any existing Technic collection, since black and grey liftarms, axles and connectors turn up in almost every set. The blue parts are handy for picking out details or marking moving sections in your own builds.

Checking and reusing

The inventory on this page lists every element with its colour and quantity, so you can check a used copy quickly or order specific missing parts. If you own several Technic sets from the mid-2000s, add them to the What can I build? tool. It shows which sets you can already complete from your collection and exactly which parts you would still need. Because sets of that era share many connectors, you may find that one small order unlocks another vehicle.

FAQ

When was the Off Road Truck 8273 released?: It came out in 2007 as part of the Technic range.
How many distinct parts does it contain?: The 805 pieces are made up of 108 distinct parts.
Will the parts match my newer Technic sets?: Yes, the set uses light and dark bluish grey, the same shades as current sets. Its studless parts are also compatible with modern Technic.

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