Name: LEGO Technic Tractor
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 8859-1
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.90 (31 reviews)

LEGO 8859 Tractor is a vintage Technic set from 1981 valued at $1,659 for new and sealed sets, up 4048% from an original retail price of $39.99. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.74% since release. Used copies are valued between $98 and $131 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Tractor since May 2020. High accuracy

LEGO 8859 Tractor is a Technic set released in 1981, containing 610 pieces. The main build is a farm tractor with a rear-mounted plough that can be rebuilt as a harrow. It features a front-mounted 2-cylinder inline piston engine under a lifting bonnet, using the offset axle holes of 24-tooth gears to form the crankshaft. A functioning differential and power take-off are driven from the rear wheels, and the front axle is steered via a wheel in the cab.

A new and sealed Tractor is currently valued at around $1,659, with annual growth of approximately 4%. The average used price is $109 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $1,754 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $1,300 to $2,190.

For Sale (New/Sealed)

	(US) Expert Builder harvester Truck #8859	BrickEconomy Choice $1,300.00
	(US) MIB, outer tray has come unsealed with age but all parts in sealed bags. Slight shelf...	$1,600.00 -3.6%
	(IT) NEW SEALED	$1,730.10 +4.3%
	(DE) 8859 Tractor NEW MISB GOOD Technic Technic 1981 Vintage 80s 1980s 8862	$2,190.31 +32.0%

For Sale (Used)

	(NL) Used - IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS (cover page is loose), NO BOX	$91.88
	(NL) Used - Classic Technic 8859 Tractor 1981 Complete with print instructions	$101.34 --7.3%
	(DE) Used - 8859 Technic Tractor Tractor Technic Expert Builder from 1981	$102.95 --5.8%
	(DE) Used - BrickLink store ulmerbricks	$105.00
	(US) Used - Expert Builder Set 8859 Tractor Set Vintage	$150.00

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Set Details

Set number

8859-1

Name

Tractor

Theme

Technic

Year

1981

Released

August 1981

Availability

Retired

Pieces

610 (PPP $0.07)

Set Pricing

Retail price

$39.99

New/Sealed

Value

$1,658.98

Growth

+4048.49%

Annual growth

+5.74%

90-day change

5.97%

Used

Value

$109.34

Range

$97.92 - $131.20

Quick Buy

eBay

Buy

Lowest price

$1,300.00

Highest price

$2,190.31

Bricklink

Buy

Lowest price

$1,600.00

Highest price

$1,730.10

*Listings are for new/sealed sets.

Set Predictions

New/Sealed

Today's value

$1,658.98

1 year forecast

$1,754.24+5.74%

5 year forecast

$2,130.79+28.44%

$2,026

$2,197

8859 Tractor is projected to be valued between $2,026 - $2,197 within five years.

Insights

Released in 1981 and long retired, Tractor 8859 is an early studded Technic model with working mechanical elements that attracts dedicated Technic collectors, and its scarce sealed availability has supported long-term appreciation, while thin trading and box-condition sensitivity temper liquidity.

Set Facts

The differential, engine, and PTO are all integrated and driven from the rear wheels.
The front wheels can be steered using a wheel in the cabin.
This set features a front mounted 2-cylinder inline engine. The engine uses the offset axle holes of the 24 tooth gears to make a crankshaft.

Tractor Reviews

31 reviews

4.9

Collectors

Investors

Technicopedia

“Set 8859 was released in 1981 as an "Expert Builder" set. It features rack and pinion steering, a reciprocating 2 cylinder engine, a rear differential gear, a PTO, and lifting rear implements including a plow. Both studded building techniques and pinned construction are... More used throughout. It is somewhat ironic that the USA name for this set is "Harvester" considering that the included implement is a plow which is for planting, not harvesting.”

Full review at www.technicopedia.com

BrickEconomy Member Review

“It features a working rear PTO with a gear clutch safety mechanism, ensuring smooth and secure operation. The set also boasts a working steering wheel with a small turning radius and a functional attachment lift”

Theme Analysis

Technic

Sets

574

Years

1977 - 2026

Annual growth

+4.03% (this set +5.74%)

This set's annual growth (CAGR) vs. subtheme

Community Stats

Tractor currently ranks #373 out of the top most owned sets in Technic.

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About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.

Summary

Technic Tractor set 8859 was released in August 1981, retailing for $40, but has since been retired. New, unopened Tractor sets are valued at $1,659, while used sets can be found for $109 in good condition.

8859 Tractor, Piston-engine under lifting bonnet. Plough can be re-built as a harrow.

8859 LEGO Technic Tractor