LEGO Tow Truck 8285
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Daily lowest price tracked across 2 Dutch retailers. The dotted line marks LEGO's recommended retail price.
Source: daily measurement at 2 Dutch retailers, 15 Dec 2025 – 31 May 2026. RRP via LEGO.com.
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About this set
Context for 8285, prices and availability.
For LEGO Tow Truck (8285), we track 1 retailer in the Netherlands, with 1 currently in stock. The current lowest price is €789,95. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
This amazing, fully-functional Tow Truck is equipped with rack and pinion front wheel steering, and a functioning crane, winch, and lift – just like the real thing! Its rear telescopic towing mechanism lifts pneumatically to rescue stranded vehicles, while the ratchet-regulated winch secures the load. Open the hood to reveal the detailed V6 engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan! Side compartments conceal manual controls for raising the hook or extending and lowering the boom. Authentic model for skilled builders! Pump the pneumatic cylinder to lift the telescoping boom! Tow Truck measures over 26" (66cm) long! Turn the wheels to see the realistic V6 engine pistons move! Lower the stabilizers for towing heavy loads! Telescoping boom extends, retracts, lifts, and lowers! Open the hood to see the detailed engine and spinning radiator fans! Includes building instructions to rebuild into a heavy load flat-bed truck! Also includes instructions for integrating the #8287 Motor Set (sold separately) into the alternate model. The motor will lift and lower the arm and pull the string up and down.
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Background, build experience, collector context, and buying notes in one story.
For LEGO Tow Truck (8285), we track 1 retailer in the Netherlands, with 1 currently in stock. The current lowest price is €789,95. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
This amazing, fully-functional Tow Truck is equipped with rack and pinion front wheel steering, and a functioning crane, winch, and lift – just like the real thing! Its rear telescopic towing mechanism lifts pneumatically to rescue stranded vehicles, while the ratchet-regulated winch secures the load. Open the hood to reveal the detailed V6 engine with moving pistons and spinning radiator fan! Side compartments conceal manual controls for raising the hook or extending and lowering the boom. Authentic model for skilled builders! Pump the pneumatic cylinder to lift the telescoping boom! Tow Truck measures over 26" (66cm) long! Turn the wheels to see the realistic V6 engine pistons move! Lower the stabilizers for towing heavy loads! Telescoping boom extends, retracts, lifts, and lowers! Open the hood to see the detailed engine and spinning radiator fans! Includes building instructions to rebuild into a heavy load flat-bed truck! Also includes instructions for integrating the #8287 Motor Set (sold separately) into the alternate model. The motor will lift and lower the arm and pull the string up and down.
The current lowest price is €789,95 across 1 tracked retailers.
Instructions & specifications
Dimensions, pieces, build steps, and the official PDF building instruction.
Parts inventory
Known set data around pieces and build context.
Technic Pins
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots
Part ID 2780 · Black
Qty 296
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots
Part ID 6558 · Black
Qty 142
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 43093 · Blue
Qty 96
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]
Part ID 32054 · Black
Qty 60
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]
Part ID 32054 · Red
Qty 20
Technic Pin 1/2
Part ID 4274 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 15
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 3749 · Tan
Qty 6
Technic Pin Double with Axle Hole
Part ID 32138 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 3673 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Pin 3/4
Part ID 32002 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Technic Bushes
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
Part ID 32123b · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 49
Technic Bush
Part ID 3713 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axles
Technic Axle 4
Part ID 3705 · Black
Qty 45
Technic Axle 3
Part ID 4519 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 42
Technic Axle 3 with Stud
Part ID 6587 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 32
Technic Axle 5
Part ID 32073 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 26
Technic Axle 6
Part ID 3706 · Black
Qty 15
Technic Axle 8
Part ID 3707 · Black
Qty 10
Technic Axle 7
Part ID 44294 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 9
Technic Axle 10
Part ID 3737 · Black
Qty 7
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End]
Part ID 59426 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Technic Axle 12
Part ID 3708 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Axle 32
Part ID 50450 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Axle 2 Notched
Part ID 32062 · Red
Qty 1
Technic Connectors
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Part ID 6536 · Red
Qty 41
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Part ID 42003 · Black
Qty 32
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]
Part ID 6538b · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 29
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole
Part ID 32184 · Red
Qty 28
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Part ID 6536 · Black
Qty 23
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Part ID 32013 · Black
Qty 17
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°
Part ID 32034 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 16
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular Long
Part ID 32557 · Black
Qty 12
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°
Part ID 32034 · Black
Qty 10
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]
Part ID 6538b · Black
Qty 10
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Part ID 32039 · Black
Qty 8
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Part ID 32013 · Red
Qty 6
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double
Part ID 32291 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90°
Part ID 32014 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double
Part ID 32291 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split
Part ID 41678 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90°
Part ID 32014 · Red
Qty 2
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Part ID 32039 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole
Part ID 32184 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins
Part ID 48989 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Part ID 6536 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle)
Part ID 6553 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Axle Connector Double Flexible [Rubber]
Part ID 45590 · Black
Qty 1
Technic Beams
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick
Part ID 32278 · Black
Qty 37
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick
Part ID 32278 · Red
Qty 28
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32140 · Red
Qty 17
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32526 · Black
Qty 15
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32140 · Black
Qty 14
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin
Part ID 41677 · Black
Qty 13
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick
Part ID 32523 · Red
Qty 11
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick
Part ID 32524 · Black
Qty 11
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin
Part ID 6632 · Black
Qty 10
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick
Part ID 32524 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 9
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick
Part ID 41239 · Black
Qty 9
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin
Part ID 41677 · Red
Qty 9
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]
Part ID 2905 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 8
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32526 · Blue
Qty 7
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick
Part ID 40490 · Black
Qty 7
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick
Part ID 32316 · Red
Qty 6
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick
Part ID 32523 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick
Part ID 32524 · Red
Qty 6
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32526 · Red
Qty 6
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick
Part ID 43857 · Black
Qty 6
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick
Part ID 32525 · Red
Qty 5
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick
Part ID 32009 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin
Part ID 32017 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32140 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick
Part ID 32278 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick
Part ID 32316 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick
Part ID 32316 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick
Part ID 32316 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin
Part ID 32449 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin
Part ID 32449 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick
Part ID 32525 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick
Part ID 40490 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin
Part ID 6632 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick
Part ID 40490 · Red
Qty 3
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick
Part ID 32009 · Red
Qty 2
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin
Part ID 32056 · Yellow
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick
Part ID 32271 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick
Part ID 32523 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick
Part ID 32526 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick
Part ID 40490 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick
Part ID 41239 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick
Part ID 41239 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick
Part ID 43857 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick
Part ID 43857 · Red
Qty 2
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick
Part ID 32523 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tiles Special
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Metallic Silver
Qty 29
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Red
Qty 2
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip and Straight Tips
Part ID 2555 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Gears
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Part ID 32270 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 18
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
Part ID 6589 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 8
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 4
Part ID 3743 · Black
Qty 7
Bricks Round and Cones
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Part ID 3941 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 18
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Part ID 3941 · Trans-Yellow
Qty 8
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Part ID 3941 · Black
Qty 7
Cone 1 x 1 [No Top Groove]
Part ID 4589 · Trans-Yellow
Qty 3
Technic Bricks
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]
Part ID 32000 · Black
Qty 14
Technic Brick 1 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening]
Part ID 32064b · Black
Qty 4
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]
Part ID 32000 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Pin Connector Block 1 x 5 x 3
Part ID 32333 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole
Part ID 6541 · Red
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]
Part ID 3700 · Red
Qty 1
Technic Brick 1 x 16 [15 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3703 · Black
Qty 1
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3895 · Black
Qty 1
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre 62.4 x 20
Part ID 32019 · Black
Qty 10
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove
Part ID 42610 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Transportation - Sea and Air
Technic Cylinder 4 x 4 with Pin Holes and Centre Bar, Closed Sides on Bar
Part ID 41531 · Red
Qty 8
Plates Special
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 1 Pin Hole [Split Underside Ribs]
Part ID 2444 · Black
Qty 7
Plate Special 6 x 12 with Studs on 3 Edges
Part ID 6178 · Black
Qty 4
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Part ID 3794a · Black
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Part ID 3794a · Yellow
Qty 2
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine
Technic Engine Piston Round
Part ID 2851 · Yellow
Qty 6
Technic Engine Connecting Rod
Part ID 2852 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Technic Engine Crankshaft
Part ID 2853 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Steering Wheel Small (3 Studs Diameter)
Part ID 2819 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plates Round Curved and Dishes
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Metallic Silver
Qty 6
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]
Part ID 2654 · Black
Qty 5
Dish 3 x 3 Inverted [Radar]
Part ID 43898 · Metallic Silver
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Red
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Clear
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Yellow
Qty 2
Tiles
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove
Part ID 2431 · Black
Qty 4
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove
Part ID 6636 · Black
Qty 4
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove
Part ID 6636 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plates
Plate 2 x 2
Part ID 3022 · Black
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Trans-Clear
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 8
Part ID 3460 · Black
Qty 3
Plate 1 x 4
Part ID 3710 · Black
Qty 3
Plate 2 x 8
Part ID 3034 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate 6 x 8
Part ID 3036 · Black
Qty 1
Plate 1 x 6
Part ID 3666 · Black
Qty 1
Tubes and Hoses
Axle Hose, Soft 11L
Part ID 32199 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Panels
Bars, Ladders and Fences
Antenna 8H Whip
Part ID 2569 · Black
Qty 2
Transportation - Land
Technic Special
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside]
Part ID 41669 · Trans-Red
Qty 2
Technic Cam
Part ID 6575 · Black
Qty 2
Technic Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Smooth Ends and 6 Studs (Propeller)
Part ID 32125 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bricks Curved
Brick Curved 2 x 3
Part ID 6215 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Pneumatics
Bricks Sloped
Slope 45° 2 x 1 with Bottom Pin
Part ID 3040b · Black
Qty 1
String, Bands and Reels
Stickers
Supports, Girders and Cranes
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