When was the Combine Harvester released?

Set 8274 is a Technic release from 2007.

Why are there only 115 different parts?

Many elements appear in larger numbers, so the 1,025 pieces are made up of relatively few part types.

Is it a good donor set for my own farm machines?

Yes, the large quantities of identical beams and connectors are well suited to custom builds.

Technic

Combine Harvester

The Combine Harvester 8274 is a 2007 Technic set with 1,025 pieces. It tackles one of the biggest and most complex machines found on a farm.

Set number: 8274
Year: 2007
Pieces: 1,025
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 115

What can I build with it?

Parts list 115

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

Why a combine is special

A combine harvester combines several jobs in one machine, which is where the name comes from: it cuts the crop, threshes out the grain and stores it. That complexity makes it a rewarding subject for Technic, and yet it appears far less often than tractors or diggers. Set 8274 brings that machine to the Technic range at a substantial size. For precise details of which movements the model reproduces, check the building instructions. Farm fans in particular will appreciate having this machine alongside tractors and trailers.

A lean parts selection

Only 115 different part types make up the 1,025 pieces, a notably low number for a set this size. Many beams and connectors therefore come in large quantities. The build benefits from that, because repeated steps make it easier to follow than some sets of similar scale. Parts collectors benefit too: a generous supply of identical pieces is exactly what you need for large custom machines. That makes this a fairly approachable large model even for less experienced builders.

Colour and construction

Light bluish grey is the leading colour, followed by black, red and blue. The bluish greys place the set after the colour change of the mid-2000s. Red and blue give it a strong, bright look on the shelf. By 2007 studless construction was standard in Technic, so liftarms, pins and axles form the backbone of the model. For collectors of farm machinery, 8274 is a large and colourful piece from the late 2000s.

Where to go from here

Every element is listed below with colour and quantity, useful when buying second-hand or sorting a mixed box. The What can I build? tool compares this inventory with other sets and shows which ones you could assemble fully or partly. Thanks to its many repeated parts, the harvester is a good donor for other farm models or for your own designs, such as a matching trailer. If a used copy arrives with gaps, the list quickly tells you which parts need replacing and in which colours.

FAQ

When was the Combine Harvester released?: Set 8274 is a Technic release from 2007.
Why are there only 115 different parts?: Many elements appear in larger numbers, so the 1,025 pieces are made up of relatively few part types.
Is it a good donor set for my own farm machines?: Yes, the large quantities of identical beams and connectors are well suited to custom builds.