What year is Tractor 8849 from?

It was released in 1986 as part of the Technic range.

How many part types does the set use?

The inventory lists 87 distinct part types across 347 pieces.

Are minifigures included?

No, the tractor comes without minifigures.

Technic

Tractor

Tractor 8849 is a Technic farm machine from 1986, built in the classic studded style. It contains 347 pieces in 87 part types and no minifigures.

Set number: 8849
Year: 1986
Pieces: 347
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 87

What can I build with it?

Parts list 87

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (5)

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

Description

Studded and colourful

In 1986, Technic models were still built from bricks with studs and holes, combined with plates, axles and gears. This tractor is a clear example of that approach. The catalogue lists light grey, black, yellow and red as the main colours, a combination that gives it the look of many farm machines from the period. No manufacturer is named, so it is a generic tractor rather than a licensed model, and its appeal lies in the way the parts fit together.

More variety than expected

With 87 distinct part types among 347 pieces, each type appears only around four times on average. For a set from the mid-1980s, that is a broad selection that goes well beyond basic bricks, with many special parts that appear only in small numbers. For anyone completing a second-hand copy, it means a longer checklist. On the other hand, many of the elements are standard pieces found in numerous sets from those years, so most gaps are easy to fill.

Vintage colour quirks

The light grey used here is the older, warmer shade that was replaced by bluish grey in the mid-2000s. Mixing the two on one model is noticeable, so try to source vintage grey parts if you need replacements. Yellow elements from the 1980s can also discolour over time. Looking carefully at listing photos before you buy, and comparing them with the parts list on this page, saves disappointment once the model is back on your shelf.

Old tractor, new tractor

The catalogue also includes 9393 Tractor from 2012 with a similar piece count, and putting the two side by side shows how far Technic travelled in about 25 years: studded bricks gave way to beams and pins, and yellow and red gave way to blue. If you want to rebuild the older one from your own parts, the What can I build? feature on this page shows how much you already have and lists what is missing.

FAQ

What year is Tractor 8849 from?: It was released in 1986 as part of the Technic range.
How many part types does the set use?: The inventory lists 87 distinct part types across 347 pieces.
Are minifigures included?: No, the tractor comes without minifigures.

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