How many pieces are in the Motorized Excavator?

Motorized Excavator contains 1,123 pieces.

What age is the Motorized Excavator recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 12-16.

When was the Motorized Excavator released?

Motorized Excavator was released in 2010.

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Set #8043

Motorized Excavator

Discover the Motorized Excavator from the Technic collection - 1,123 pieces of building excellence.

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Who it's for: Ages 12+
Build: 1,123 pieces · about 8-15 hr Build time is an estimate.
Price: $199.99 list price · 17.8¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

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Build it and dig in!

No dirty job is too big for this heavy-duty Motorized Excavator! Just flip a switch on the LEGO® Power Functions dual infrared remote control to drive the excavator to job sites, spin the cabin 360 degrees, to maneuver the articulated arm and to dig with the shovel. Download instructions for rebuilding into a Tracked Loader.

LEGO Power Functions include two infrared remote control handsets, 4 motors, 2 receivers, 4 linear actuators and a battery box.
Four motorized functions: Move! Dig! Spin! Lift!
Deep scoop bucket comes equipped with strong digging claws!
2 in 1 model rebuilds into Tracked Loader
Excavator measures over 18" (45 cm) long

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 1,123
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 119 unique parts, 1,127 pieces

LEGO counts 1,123 pieces. This inventory comes from a separate parts catalog and lists 1,127; the two do not always count the same elements, so their totals differ. Spare parts are counted in neither figure.

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