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LEGO TECHNIC: Excavator
The LEGO TECHNIC Excavator is loaded with realistic details and working functions, including mechanical actuators that raise and lower the articulated arm, an extending and contracting bucket scoop, 360-degree rotating cab section, and rolling caterpillar tracks! Download building instructions to rebuild into a Tracked Dumper! Turn the gear to raise and lower the boom, then flip the switch to move the bucket scoop! Rotating cab turns in all directions! Features turning caterpillar treads! Excavator measures 7" (19cm) long and 12" (30cm) high! Add motorized power with 8293 Power Functions Motor Set!
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26 of 27(96%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for LEGO TECHNIC: Excavator
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Pimh
Location: The Netherlands
Good stuff
Posted: August 16, 2008
"I like the way how the boom and the tracks work, it looks very realistic! Many parts in this kit like the linear actuators and the tracks are also very useful for your future creations. Instructions for building in a PowerFunctions motor kit are included."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Macintosh
Location: Melbourne FL
Best so far
Posted: August 16, 2008
"This is the biggest and best set I have gotten so far it's even better with the Power functions. It is a bit pricey but its its worth it. The linear actuators and clutch gearbox system is a great feature."
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marcus22
Location: West Chester,Pa
very nice piece
Posted: July 16, 2008
"I have to compliment Lego for doing a wonderful job on their products.I have built many of the Technic line and this one just keeps up the superb design abilities of the people at Lego.After I build them the kids just can't get enough of them.
I added the power function to this kit and it works just fine.The lights that are included make a great add on.
Thanks Again Lego."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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scna
Location: Sheffield, UK
Excavator Review
Posted: July 5, 2008
"This is the first Technic set i have built from the new style all liftarm technic ie without the traditional technic beam and studs, which technic lego seems to have moved away from.
This new style of build using axles, axle conectors, angle connectors and liftarms etc is definately more complex, but ultimately more detailed as a greater number of combinations create structure, form and rigidity. However i do like the new studless build style!
The excavator itself uses the new linear actuators, which i was interested to see in operation. They are quite large, they do workwell with PF motors, and can be operated well, all be it slowly, manually.
The actual gearing used to make the actuators work seems complex. A clutch style gearbox assembly is used to switch between actuators, so you cannot operate both acuators at the same time.
The actuators seem to have replaced the discontinued pneumatic cylinders which i felt were better as the were avaliable in smaller sizes and when linked to a motor powered compressor, worked very well.
The set uses a number of colours, red, blue, dark grey, light grey, black, tan and white. Lego seem to have chosen colour codes to help you build the more complex structures. However for my eye, 3 colours would of been fine.
The build instruction is modular in 3 sections, base with tracks, main body and excavator arm. I found the assembly instructions clear and easy to follow, build time approx 200 minutes."
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Benhalsema
Location: ga
coolest technic set ever.
Posted: June 26, 2008
"This crane would be a good investment of your time and money. It provides entertainment as well as a challenge for people eager to learn. The giant crane is great as well as the huge wheels. I would say that the price is okay. This is something that everyone should have and the color really adds to the enjoyment of the product."
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Ratings-Only Reviews for LEGO TECHNIC: Excavator
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