Set Details
- Set Number
- 952
- Name
- Farm Tractor
- Theme
- Technic
- Year
- 1978
- Pieces
- 322
- Complexity
- Moderate
- Build Time
- 1-2 hours
- Ages
- 8+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Farm Tractor
LEGO Farm Tractor (set #952) is a detailed build with 322 pieces from the Technic theme, released in 1978. The Technic line features mechanically complex models with gears, axles, and motors. This is a moderate-level build suitable for ages 8+, with an estimated build time of 1-2 hours. This set dates from 1978, the landmark year LEGO introduced the minifigure along with the first Castle and Space themes.
Set Highlights
- 322 pieces at moderate complexity — a 1-2 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 8+ builders.
- Vintage 1978 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 8+
The moderate difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 8+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
322 pieces with an estimated 1-2 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Technic Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Technic shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
Vintage sets may show slight color variation from modern LEGO due to different ABS formulas. This is normal and part of the set's character, not a defect.
Finding Instructions
Instructions for older sets like #952 (1978) may not always be available on LEGO.com. Try searching the set number directly, or upload a photo of the bricks to LegoFinder — the AI can identify vintage sets from their parts.
Farm Tractor FAQ
Related Reading
More Technic Sets
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Also Released in 1978
All 1978 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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