LEGO Reviews City60287

Tractor

Name: LEGO Tractor 60287
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 60287
Rating: 4.8 (5939 reviews)

80 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2021148 pcsHigh agreement · 92%

Expert reviews

2analyzed

Owner ratings

5.9K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"One of the most-rated City sets in this tier, the Tractor is a reliable crowd-pleaser for young fans of farm vehicles, backed by a 4.8-star owner average across nearly 6,000 ratings and a BrickScore of 79.8 reflecting solid but predictable execution."

The City Tractor (60287) is a compact, cheerful farm set aimed squarely at young builders, and real buyers rated it an exceptional 4.8 out of 5 across nearly 5,900 ratings with 97% recommending it. Expert aspects are uniformly solid across playability, design, and value at 72 to 80 out of 100, reflecting a well-executed if straightforward entry-level City set. The agricultural tires, functioning loader arm, and cute accessories drove the most consistent praise.

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LOVED (6)

01Distinctive large agricultural knobby tires praised as visually authentic
02Functioning front loader arm that locks in position at different heights
03Charming accessories including hay bales, a rabbit, carrot, pumpkin, and apple
04Father-and-daughter farmer minifigure pairing adds narrative appeal
05Clear instructions that most children aged 5 to 7 can follow with minimal help
06Compact and study build that integrates well with other farm sets

CRITICIZED (4)

01Front loader scoop attachment can detach too easily during active play, noted by multiple parents
02Very small pieces may frustrate younger children, with one report of a 6-year-old giving up
03Quick build time (around 30 to 40 minutes for most children) leaves some wanting more pieces
04Limited complexity for experienced builders

What reviewers are saying

"Despite its apparent mundanity, or maybe because of it, 60287 Tractor is among my favourite new sets!"

Brickset Reviews

"It looks toy-ish, but it also looks semi-realistic. It has that nice balance, you know, which I think is absolutely perfect for the city line."

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Ecosystem

7684 Pig Farm & Tractor (2010) — 60287 represents significant improvement over the previous standard tractor. Construction techniques and piece selection are dramatically better. 60287 introduces even more new elements and appears more authentically detailed.

42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC — 60287 features a smaller minifigure-scale version of the substantial balloon tyres first introduced with the Technic CLAAS model, showing consistent evolution of tyre design.

42122 Jeep Wrangler — Both sets feature the same new brand new balloon tyres, suggesting the tyres were likely created for the Technic Jeep and adapted here, where they appear equally appropriate.

7634 Tractor (2009) — Mentioned in comments as a previous comparable tractor model from the farming era; 60287 represents the modern evolution with improved techniques and new parts.

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Consensus

BUY

Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"Despite its apparent mundanity, or maybe because of it, 60287 Tractor is among my favourite new sets!"

Key Pros

✓Authentic farming equipment design with considerable detail
✓Excellent minifigures with unique and appropriate attire
✓New balloon tyres with realistic tread texture

Key Cons

✕Windscreen seam where front and rear windscreens meet looks awkward
✕Blue 2x6 brick visible from rear angle is disappointingly bright; a more muted colour would be better

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BUY

"It looks toy-ish, but it also looks semi-realistic. It has that nice balance, you know, which I think is absolutely perfect for the city line."

Key Pros

✓Great visual balance: toy-ish yet semi-realistic design
✓New 2021 tire design scales well and looks great
✓Front-loader functionality works effectively with good friction and articulation

Key Cons

✕Front-loader arm doesn't lower quite enough to the ground for scooping dirt or sand
✕Blue color on the tractor breaks the design cohesion slightly

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Value drivers

Brickset Reviews: Male farmer with exclusive reddish-brown Anakin Skywalker hair piece in farming context; female farmhand with rare dark orange hair appearing only twice before.

Exclusivity

Brickset Reviews: Wide retail LEGO City theme release (2020). However, specific minifigures and new parts are exclusive to this set.

Resale

Brickset Reviews: Strong potential for appreciation given the 11+ year gap since the last major farming set (7684 in 2010) and consistent demand for farming equipment evident in comments.

Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (2)

Child - Girl, Blue Overalls over V-Neck Shirt, Blue Short Legs, Dark Orange Hair with Pigtails, Glasses, Freckles

Farmer - Overalls Green, Red Plaid Shirt, Reddish Brown Hair Swept Back Tousled

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Balloon tyres with realistic tread texture
Brand new parts also appearing in 42122 Jeep Wrangler; smaller version of tyres first introduced in 42054 CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC VC. Curved elements and tread texture look excellent.
2x2 brick with Technic half-beams (stopper piece)
Novel piece designed to prevent bucket from striking the ground; shows creative Technic-System integration.
Grille component (2-plates-high variant)
New element appearing in multiple places: dark bluish grey versions for mechanical detail, tan versions forming hay bales with same texture as existing 1x2 grille bricks but unusual 2-plate height.
Trans-clear 1x2 plate (headlight)
Clever use of transparent element as functional headlight detail integrated within bucket lift mechanism.
2021 Chevron tires
New for 2021, feature a perfect chevron setup with good curve and scale, also seen on the LEGO Technic Jeep Wrangler
Hay bale construction (2x2x2/3 pieces with tile on top)
Interesting texture-giving construction method for farm play

What Owners Say · summarized from 53 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love this tractor set for its fun build, realistic design, working features, and charming farm accessories—ideal for young builders ages 5-7, though some found small pieces challenging and one noted limited minifigure articulation.

COMMON PRAISE

+Fun, straightforward build with easy-to-follow instructions
+Realistic agricultural tires and working front-loader scoop
+Cute farm accessories (bunny, hay bales, vegetables) and minifigures
+Great for developing building skills and creative play

COMMON COMPLAINTS

−Many small pieces difficult for younger or less experienced builders
−Set can fall apart easily when moved or played with after assembly
−Female minifigure lacks moving legs (cannot operate tractor or bend like father figure)
−Tractor body could be wider for better proportions

Family-friendly farm playEducational building experienceRealistic agricultural detailsSmall-set valueAccessibility issues for younger builders

Buyer Ratings

Amazon4.8

5,745 reviews

89%