Excavator

8294-1 Technic 2008 720 parts 1% Intermediate

Command the construction site with the LEGO Technic Excavator (8294-1) from 2008, a detailed model replicating heavy machinery. This robust Technic build features working mechanical actuators, enabling precise control to raise and lower its articulated arm. Operate the extending and contracting bucket scoop with a flip of a switch, perfect for digging or moving materials. The highly functional design includes a cab section that rotates a full 360 degrees for comprehensive site coverage, mounted on rolling caterpillar tracks for authentic movement across any terrain. For extended play, the set offers building instructions to rebuild into a Tracked Dumper, showcasing the versatility of Technic engineering. This impressive Excavator measures 19 cm long and 30 cm high, and can be upgraded with the 8293 Power Functions Motor Set for enhanced playability.

Parts Inventory

🧱 720 parts
PartQty
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove

2412b

€0,06
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Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]

Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud]

2654

€0,12
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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

2780

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Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes

Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes

2817

€0,15
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Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]

Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]

2905

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Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 10

Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 10

2951

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Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

3020

€0,15
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Technic Pin 3/4

Technic Pin 3/4

32002

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Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick

Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick

32009

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Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick

Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick

32009

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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

32013

€0,08
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90°

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90°

32014

€0,22
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Repairability

Can you fix Excavator if a piece goes missing?

1%Low repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

1 of the 96 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.

Theme average

6.5%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Sticker Sheet for Set 8294-1 · Unknown · only this set
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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Excavator

720 pieces puts this build +10% against the average Technic set and +90% against the average 2008 release.

LEGO Technic

Vs average Technic set

+10%+67 parts
This set720
Average set653

Average Technic set: 653 pieces across 453 other sets.

Vs average 2008 set

+90%+341 parts
This set720
Average set379

Average 2008 set: 379 pieces across 206 other sets.

Color profile

12different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black83x
76%
Dark Bluish Gray10x
9%
Light Bluish Gray8x
7%
Red6x
6%

Unique parts

1.4 pieces per unique type

77

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots72x

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