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Set #42006

Excavator

The Excavator is a solid mid-range Technic set offering a realistic construction experience.

🏆 Best For: Ideal for Technic fans and builders who enjoy functional models and mechanical systems. ⏱ 4.5 hr build 🧩 720 pcs
★★★☆☆ 3.9

Fans appreciate the realistic design and functional features of the Excavator. Some criticize the lack of advanced building techniques and limited play features beyond the arm movement.

📝 Our Take

The Excavator is a solid mid-range Technic set offering a realistic construction experience. With functional elements and a detailed design, it captures the essence of a heavy-duty excavator, providing both building enjoyment and play value.

This set is perfect for Technic enthusiasts and builders aged 10+. The build provides a satisfying challenge without being overly complex, making it a great introduction to more advanced Technic models. Its size makes it suitable for display and play.

Skip this if you're looking for a quick build or minifigure-scale action. This set focuses on mechanical functions and construction, so consider a Creator vehicle or City set if you prefer a different building experience.

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🧱 Building Experience

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720
Pieces
4.5h
Build Time
📊
Intermediate
Difficulty
👤
5-12
Ages
Build Highlights:
  • Realistic excavator arm and bucket operation
  • Intricate gear system for smooth movement
  • Detailed cabin and chassis construction
  • Authentic design mirroring real-world excavators

📈 Investment Analysis

→ Price stable
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Investment Grade
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The 42006 Excavator, being a retired Technic set, holds some investment potential. Its piece count of 720 is reasonable, and the focus on functional elements appeals to Technic collectors. While not a licensed theme, Technic sets often retain value due to their specialized parts and engineering. However, the lack of unique or rare elements may limit significant appreciation. As a retired set, its value should gradually increase, but it's unlikely to become a top-tier investment. Risk is moderate, with potential for steady growth.

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Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other mid-range Technic sets, the Excavator offers a decent building experience with functional features. Alternatives include the 42030 Volvo Wheel Loader (larger and more complex) or the 42029 Pick-Up Truck (different vehicle type). The Excavator stands out for its realistic excavator arm and relatively compact size, making it a good choice for those with limited display space.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 92 unique parts • 606 total pieces

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 10197 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular 2 x 4 Bent - Beam with 90 Hole Ø 4.8 Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 11455 Black
Technic Grabber Arm Claw with 3L Thick Beam [Type 1] Technic Grabber A...
Part #: 11953 Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 42006-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 13075 [No Color/Any Color]
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 2780 Black
Technic Engine Crankshaft Technic Engine Cr...
Part #: 2853 Yellow
Technic Pin 3/4 Technic Pin 3/4
Part #: 32002 Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32013 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32014 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32017 10× Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32034 Black
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 32039 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32054 32× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32056 Yellow
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 13× Red
Technic Beam 1 x 6 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32063 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 5 Technic Axle 5
Part #: 32073 12× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Double with Axle Hole Technic Pin Doubl...
Part #: 32138 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Yellow
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32250 Yellow
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel with Axle Hole Type 2 [X Opening] Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 32269 Tan
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 32270 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32278 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32278 12× Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32291 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Yellow
Technic Steering / CV Joint Technic Steering ...
Part #: 32494 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Yellow
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Blue
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 15× Yellow
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Black
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 32556 Tan
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Pin witho...
Part #: 3673 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 Technic Axle 4
Part #: 3705 Black
Technic Axle 6 Technic Axle 6
Part #: 3706 Black
Technic Axle 8 Technic Axle 8
Part #: 3707 Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 16× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Axle 10 Technic Axle 10
Part #: 3737 Black
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes] Technic Brick 1 x...
Part #: 3894 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 14× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41239 Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 41678 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 Yellow
Wheel 11 x 8 with Center Groove Wheel 11 x 8 with...
Part #: 42610 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin 1/2 Technic Pin 1/2
Part #: 4274 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 23× Blue
Technic Axle 7 Technic Axle 7
Part #: 44294 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular 2 x 2 Bent Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 44809 Black
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 19× Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 48989 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Turntable Large Type 2, 24/56 Tooth with Black Outside Gear Section [Complete Assembly] Technic Turntable...
Part #: 50163 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 8 with Stop Technic Axle 8 wi...
Part #: 55013 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub Perpendicular 3 x 3 Bent with 4 Pins (Pin Ridges Across Part) Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 55615 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Large 10 Tooth Technic Tread Spr...
Part #: 57519 Black
Technic Axle 5.5 with Stop [Rounded Short End] Technic Axle 5.5 ...
Part #: 59426 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Smooth [with x Hole + Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 59443 14× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 60483 10× Black
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud Plate Round 1 x 1...
Part #: 6141 Trans-Clear
Technic Universal Joint 3L [Complete Assembly] Technic Universal...
Part #: 61903 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Block 4 x 3 x 2 1/2 [Linear Actuator Holder] Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 61904 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Linear Actuator with Dark Bluish Gray Ends [Improved Version] Technic Linear Ac...
Part #: 61927b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 62462 Yellow
Technic Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface Technic Panel Cur...
Part #: 62531 Yellow
Technic Beam 5 x 11 with 3 x 5 Opening Frame Thick Technic Beam 5 x ...
Part #: 64178 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam Frame 5 x 7 with 3 x 5 Opening Thick Technic Beam Fram...
Part #: 64179 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64683 Yellow
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation] Technic Axle Conn...
Part #: 6538b Tan
Technic Driving Ring 2L, 4 Ridges Technic Driving R...
Part #: 6539 Red
Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch [Smooth] Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 6542b Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 1.5 with Perpendicular Axle Connector (Technic Pole Reverser Handle) Technic Axle 1.5 ...
Part #: 6553 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 6558 59× Blue
Technic Axle 3 with Stud Technic Axle 3 wi...
Part #: 6587 Dark Tan
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Bevel Technic Gear 12 T...
Part #: 6589 Tan
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 Yellow
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 6632 Black
Technic Changeover Catch - + opening Technic Changeove...
Part #: 6641 Red
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 6L / 4.8cm Hose Rigid 3mm D....
Part #: 75c06 Black
Hose Rigid 3mm D. 9L / 7.2cm Hose Rigid 3mm D....
Part #: 75c09 Black
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Pins with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Big Squared Pin Holes] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 87082 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 with Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 87083 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Gear 20 Tooth Bevel with Pin Hole Technic Gear 20 T...
Part #: 87407 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced Technic Link Trea...
Part #: 88323 68× Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Linear Actuator Mini with Dark Bluish Gray Head and Orange Axle Technic Linear Ac...
Part #: 92693 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Steering / CV Joint Axle Technic Steering ...
Part #: 92906 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Split Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 92907 Black
Technic Gear 16 Tooth Reinforced [New Style] Technic Gear 16 T...
Part #: 94925 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 4L Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 98989 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle 4 with Centre Stop Technic Axle 4 wi...
Part #: 99008 Tan
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type II] Technic Beam Tria...
Part #: 99773 Yellow
The set features a good assortment of Technic beams, pins, and connectors, making it a useful source for expanding a Technic parts collection. The large quantity of Dark Bluish Gray Technic Link Treads are particularly valuable for building tracked vehicles.

💎 Notable Parts

Dark Bluish Gray Technic Link Tread Wide with Two Pin Holes, Reinforced (68x) $6.80
Blue Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots (59x) $2.95
Light Bluish Gray Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] (32x) $3.20
Yellow Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick (12x) $1.80
Yellow Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin (8x) $1.20
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$15.95

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Bulldozer or other construction vehicle variations
🤖 Articulated robot arm with similar functionality
🚗 Crane or other lifting machine

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Mihai Murg's unboxing and build video of the LEGO Technic 42006 Excavator shows the build process and contents, noting the inclusion of instruction booklets and bags of bricks. A minor detail pointed out is the difference in paper quality between the two instruction booklets included in the set.

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Mihai Murg's unboxing and build video of the LEGO Technic 42006 Excavator shows the build process and contents, noting the inclusion of instruction booklets and bags of bricks. A minor detail pointed out is the difference in paper quality between the two instruction booklets included in the set.

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Charts Inventory Statistics

92
Unique Parts
606
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1