8043 Motorized Excavator

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Motorized Excavator

Item №:	8043
Pieces:	1123
Price:	$199.99 €159.99 £139.99 $349.99
Ages:	11 - 16
Released:	2010
Theme:	TECHNIC Power Functions
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8043 Motorized Excavator is a TECHNIC-themed set released in 2010. The set contains 1123 pieces, and is fully remote controlled using four medium Power Functions motors in a 2x3+1 switch box.

Description[edit | edit source]

It has six functions:

Drive forward/backward
Turn left/right
Rotate superstructure
Articulated boom
Articulated dipper
Articulated bucket.

It can be rebuilt into a tracked loader/bulldozer, which is also remote controlled.

Product issues[edit | edit source]

During its release, the set was reported to lack a strong enough digging arm to lift the boom of the excavator. This was due to the piece experiencing strain. LEGO has since offered a full refund or Shop@Home credit. They have also offered to send a more efficient replacement part. People who bought the set have been offered £10.00 store credit.

There has since been released a service pack that has been shipped to owners of the Motorized Excavator. The pack includes 4 new Linear Actuators, 2 Blue Axle-Pins, 1 3M axle with stop, and 1 Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Center Pin Hole. There are also updated steps 33 and 36, where the parts (not including the LAs) are incorporated.

Notes[edit | edit source]

This set includes the most mechanical actuators in a set to date, namely four.
This set has the most Power Functions in a set to date, with nine in total.
This is the second TECHNIC set to be fully remote controlled with Power Functions; the first is 8275 Motorized Bulldozer.
One of the final prototypes for testing colours was in orange instead of yellow, however yellow was picked for the production set.^[source?]
This set was discontinued to make way for 42006 Crawler Excavators.

LEGO.com Description[edit | edit source]

This is a description taken from LEGO.com. Please do not modify it. (visit this item's product page) 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

Gallery[edit | edit source]

The Motorized Excavator.
The alternate bulldozer model.
The Excavator in action.
An alternate view of the Excavator.

External links[edit | edit source]

TECHNIC sets of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
2006	8281 Mini Tractor \| 8282 Quad Bike \| 8283 Telehandler \| 8284 Dune Buggy / Tractor \| 8285 Tow Truck \| 8287 Motor Box \| 8288 Crawler Crane \| 8289 Fire Truck
2007	8270 Rough Terrain Crane \| 8271 Wheel Loader \| 8272 Snowmobile \| 8273 Off Road Truck \| 8274 Combine Harvester \| 8275 Motorized Bulldozer
2008	8290 Mini Fork Lift \| 8291 Dirt Bike \| 8292 Cherry Picker \| 8293 Power Functions Motor Set \| 8294 Excavator \| 8295 Telescopic Handler \| 8296 Dune Buggy \| 8297 Off Roader
2009	8063 Tractor with Trailer \| 8256 Go Kart \| 8258 Crane Truck \| 8259 Mini Bulldozer \| 8260 Tractor \| 8261 Rally Truck \| 8262 Quad-Bike \| 8263 Snow Groomer \| 8264 Hauler \| 8265 Front Loader \| 66318 Superpack 4 in 1
2010	8041 Race Truck \| 8043 Motorized Excavator \| 8045 Mini Telehandler \| 8046 Helicopter \| 8047 Compact Excavator \| 8048 Buggy \| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader \| 8051 Motorbike \| 8052 Container Truck \| 8053 Mobile Crane \| 66359 TECHNIC Super Pack 4 in 1
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