Does the bulldozer really move on its own?

Yes, the set includes motors, as the name indicates.

What colours dominate the model?

Black and light bluish grey form the bulk, with yellow and dark bluish grey as the other main colours.

How many part types are in set 8275?

The 1,381 pieces cover 164 different part types.

Technic

Motorized Bulldozer

Motorized Bulldozer 8275 arrived in 2007 as a large yellow crawler from the Technic range. As the name says, it runs on motors rather than hand power alone, and it is built from 1,381 pieces.

Set number: 8275
Year: 2007
Pieces: 1,381
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 164

What can I build with it?

Parts list 164

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 (9)

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

Description

Why motors change things

Most Technic sets are driven by hand: you turn a gear or push the model to see its mechanisms work. This one, as its name makes clear, includes electric motors, so the machine can move under its own power. That adds a new layer to the build, because you are also putting together the drive system and routing cables neatly through the structure. For builders who have only tackled manual models, it is a natural step towards motorised creations of their own.

A machine built for pushing

A bulldozer is a tracked earthmover with a wide blade at the front, used to shift soil, gravel and rubble. The tracks spread its considerable weight so it can work on loose or muddy ground where wheels would sink. Set 8275 does not reproduce any specific manufacturer's machine; it is a generic Technic bulldozer in the classic construction-site yellow. Finished, it has the low, heavy stance you would expect, and it makes a striking centrepiece among other Technic construction vehicles.

Parts and palette

There are 1,381 pieces in 164 part types, and no minifigures. The catalogue names black, light bluish grey, yellow and dark bluish grey as the main colours, placing the set firmly after the 2004 colour change. That also means its parts match other construction models from the same period very well. Studless liftarms, pins and axles make up most of the frame. The complete inventory on this page lists every element with colour and quantity, which helps with sorting before you start.

Life after the first build

Once you are done, the motors and the generous supply of yellow, black and grey parts can form the basis of your own motorised machines. If you would rather work from instructions, the What can I build? tool compares this inventory with other sets and shows which ones you could build with it, including how many parts are missing. For second-hand buyers, running through the parts list is the quickest way to confirm a copy is complete before paying.

FAQ

Does the bulldozer really move on its own?: Yes, the set includes motors, as the name indicates.
What colours dominate the model?: Black and light bluish grey form the bulk, with yellow and dark bluish grey as the other main colours.
How many part types are in set 8275?: The 1,381 pieces cover 164 different part types.