LEGO TECHNIC Motorized Excavator 8043
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Product Specifications
- Fully remote controlled excavator
- Double remote controls tracks to run back and forth, arm to raise and lower and shovel to dig
- Rebuilds into a Tracked Loader
- Cabin spins 360 degrees
1,123 LEGO pieces
Product Description
Product description No construction project is too big for this heavy-duty excavator! Flip a switch on the Power Functions dual infrared remote control to drive the excavator and spin the cabin 360° or to raise and lower the articulated arm and operate the shovel for digging. Rebuilds into a Tracked Loader.Features include: •Fully remote controlled excavator•Double remote controls tracks to run back and forth, arm to raise and lower and shovel to dig•Rebuilds into a Tracked Loader•Cabin spins 360 degrees•1,123 LEGO pieces
Recommended Ages:12 and up
From the Manufacturer No construction project is too big for this heavy-duty excavator! Flip a switch on the Power Functions dual infrared remote control to drive the excavator and spin the cabin 360° or to raise and lower the articulated arm and operate the shovel for digging. Rebuilds into a Tracked Loader.
Product Reviews
Worth the price
This is one of the coolest sets I currently have!This is not just a set for the kid that grew up with Lego, anyone that is mechanically inclined, loves engineering, or is more of a RC hobbyist should consider getting the 8043.I’d better make a pros/cons list to be fair…Pros:Enjoyable to build because it’s somewhat challenging compared to other less complex sets (but not overly complex)Fun to play with of course, adults and kidsLego quality, holds together well because it’s Technic and doesn’t break easilyLots of room for improvement, this model can be modified in many different ways, add a grapple, put more motors in to get arid of the gearbox, your imagination sets the limits on what you can do with this setPleasing to look at because it doesn’t look childish, rather realistic in fact!Breaks into hamster cage with bucketCons: Yes, there are someThis thing requires tons of AA batteries, get some kind of rechargeable battery for this or buying batteries will drain your wallet. Also hard to get the batteries out of that PF battery box I find.Gearbox hinders the speed it operates and also wastes some power changing from boom to swing and tracks. Also doesn’t always fully engage when the batteries get a bit low. Clever design, but I don’t prefer it that much. I modified it so I no longer have to use the gearbox by adding more motors and a third remote.However, that is where you can use your ingenuity to make it better. Since it’s Lego, it’s begging to be taken apart and rebuild!Also, you might be hesitant to buy it at first because it’s high priced. But there’s some things you’ve got to know first:This set is huge, 1100 pieces/power functions, it’s a discontinued set so price is a bit higher, Lego lasts forever, can be rebuilt into other creations of your own design or the B model which is a tracked loader (instructions online) and keeps you off the computer!Buy it, pros outweigh the cons.READ MORE
PRE REVIEW FOR SKEPTICS
You have to look at it this way when it comes down to purchasing this product:4 m-motors2 remotes2 remote IR recievers2 treads8 functionsthe value alone per m motor is at cheapest $6.99 as is the battery box, each remote ( isay two remotes because with other sets like the new offroader, you get one) is worth 14.99 cheapest, each IR reciever is 14.99 cheapest as well90 bucks worth of awesome equipment right off the bat!I have also counted the number of gears in the set and its welllll past 50, plus it comes with the treads to roll on. I am very frugal and have researched all power function sets. I will recieve it in a couple days and i have never been more stoked for a new LEGO seat as I have for this and the new supercar 8070. with the remote control functions in this set you can make all your TECHNIC creations remote control.I am a 30 year old man so if I like it your kids will love it!i just cant wait to drop in the two XL motors i got from Amazon….whooo hooo!!!!!READ MORE
Lego Technic Motorized Excavator 8043
I bought the motorized excavator the last two years to donate for Toys-for-Tots and have already had engineering co-workers look on witsfully. I also bought several of the “Lego Crazy Action Contraptions” book/kits edited by Doug Sillinge. I am happy with the product and package, but wish I could find a general purpose motorized Lego kit with instructions for several devices similar to the Contraptions kit.I bought one of the first general Lego Technic kits 14 years ago, and later a Mindstorms Kit for my son…now a senior working on his Mechanical Engineering degree. He quickly ran though the instructions for all the builds and started coming up with his own contraptions (still does when home for Christmas). I have always encouraged interest in the way things work in others, and Legos Technic has been one great way to do this.Keep up the cool toys and please bring back a motorized muti-build kit.Paul, PEREAD MORE
Extremely good set….
This is one of the larger technic sets out there with just under 1200 pieces. The final build took me about 14 hours to complete, mainly because of the sheer amount of detail that LEGO designed into the gear trains. Don’t get me wrong though, the challenge of putting those many, many little gear trains together will leave you with a sense of accomlishment (you’ll probably fancy yourself as having enough talent to work for Cat or John Deere afterwards :D)The tracks and the turn functions are beautifully done, it’s a very realistic approach in a toy to how an actual excavator works.All functions are enabled - it turns, it spins, the arms & bucket extend smoothly and all via radio controls. If anything, that might be the main drawback with the set - the sheer amount of batteries you’ll need to power it (6AA & 6AAA). Luckily, batteries are cheap :)Please also bear in mind that the set was not designed to work in a sand pit (the sand gets in everything) and the digging functions are not that strong (it could pull a 12” snoopy stuffed toy though). Then again, on a LEGO construction site it’ll eat the blocks up.All in all, this thing is one of the best sets out there and worth the price.READ MORE
Slow, but still impressive
It’s functions require 6 channels, but Lego takes care of them with 4 channels.How? The clutches! The red switch on the remote activates the clutch and it’s a really impressive feature I’ve never seen in Lego!Only you have to see to believe!However, this toy is quite slow and weak… For example, it cannot knock off any lego buildings…. but still fun to play with.My 8 year old son built this whole thing by himself (well, with a tiny bit of help from me) and enjoys playing with it very much!READ MORE
I would like better replacement parts for the model
Arm hydraulics the gears, are very weak for the weight they move and hold.I would like better replacement parts for the model.
Five Stars
Done in 2 hours and works to cleanup the Legos left on the floor.
He was thrilled and enjoyed putting it together
Bought this as a present for my son for Christmas. He was thrilled and enjoyed putting it together. Putting legos together has been a christmas tradition for years.
One Star
Too expensive!
Amazon Fail
Great set, but clearly the vendor is price gouging considerably. That’s unfortunate to see, and Amazon should better control its vendors.
Five Stars
OK
LEGO Technic forever!
Big fan of LEGO Technic sets and the Motorized Excavator 8043 is one of the best. Interesting build and quite functional, as something to play with.
great product
i was very happy to get my hands on this item that was discontinued on the lego web site. thanks.
Mr.Chad
This product is very amazing for all age of 10 and adult because all men do like to build puzzle in winter time so that will be my puzzle product for winter to play with…
A full day’s build and pretty awesome.
comments powered by DisqusThis is without a doubt the most complex and expensive Lego kit I’ve ever played with…definitely follow the instructions to avoid “But why doesn’t it work?” moments.
