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42006 LEGO Technic Excavator
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42006 LEGO Technic Excavator
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LEGO 42006 Excavator is a Technic set valued at $198 for new and sealed sets, up 147% from an original retail price of $79.99. The set retired in December 2014 with annual appreciation averaging 4.18% since. On the used market, values range from $62 to $84 based on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $171 and $263.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Excavator since August 2020. Very high accuracy
LEGO 42006 Excavator is a Technic set released in 2013, containing 720 pieces. The main model is a tracked excavator with a working four-prong grabber, an articulated extending arm, a rotating superstructure, and moving tracks. It is compatible with the 8293 Power Functions Motor Set for motorization. An alternate build assembles a Tracked Tractor with raising and lowering tools, with instructions provided across three downloadable manuals from the LEGO website.

A new and sealed Excavator is currently valued at around $198, with annual growth of 4.2% that is expected to level off to around 2.7% in the coming year. The average used price is $70 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $201 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $171 to $267. The set was available for 24 months, from December 2012 to December 2014.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Excavator ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$238.00
(DK) MISB $159.68
-19.2%
(US) may have small wear due to storage $162.00
-18.0%
(US) Brand new in sealed box, box in excellent condition. $169.99
-14.0%
(US) BRAND NEW SEALED BOX $171.00
-13.4%
(CA) TECHNIC 42006 Excavator - Brand New Sealed Box MISB $172.97
-12.5%
(US) BrickLink store Robert's Trove $175.00
-11.4%
(DK) GREAT CONDITION $220.50
+11.6%
(US) Technic 42006 2-in-1 Excavator/Tracked Tractor SET Retired Hard to Find New $238.00
+20.5%
(CA) TECHNIC 42006 Excavator - NEW & FACTORY SEALED - BOX 10/10 $245.05
+24.0%
(JP) Legotechnique 42006 Power Shovel unopened from Japanese $253.00
+28.1%
(US) Technic Excavator set 42006 AND 8293 -2 in 1 + Power Functions Sealed Box $270.00
+36.7%
(US) Techinic Excavator Set 42006 - 100% Verified Authentic and New $275.00
+39.2%
(KR) 42006 technic excavator new sealed retired building set 2-in-1 model $324.71
+64.4%

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 42006 Excavator.

Sale Trends

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Technic Excavator Sets

42121 Heavy Duty Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2021
Pieces 569
Availability Retired
42121 LEGO Technic Heavy Duty Excavator
Retail $39.99
Value $94.50
Growth  +136.3%
Annual growth 12.9%

42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 3,927
Availability Retired
42055 LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator
Retail $279.99
Value $655.98
Growth  +134.3%
Annual growth 10.9%

8043 Motorized Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2010
Pieces 1,123
Availability Retired
8043 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator
Retail $199.99
Value $634.56
Growth  +217.3%
Annual growth 8.8%

8047 Compact Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2010
Pieces 252
Availability Retired
8047 LEGO Technic Compact Excavator
Retail $24.99
Value $99.99
Growth  +300.1%
Annual growth 5.9%

8294 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 720
Availability Retired
8294 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $59.99
Value $174.15
Growth  +190.3%
Annual growth 4.9%

8419 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2005
Pieces 286
Availability Retired
8419 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $19.99
Value $123.00
Growth  +515.3%
Annual growth 9.2%

8837 Pneumatic Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 257
Availability Retired
8837 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Excavator
Retail $47.00
Value $158.45
Growth  +237.1%
Annual growth 3.4%

8853 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 326
Availability Retired
8853 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $32.00
Value $215.46
Growth  +573.3%
Annual growth 5.2%

8851 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 1984
Pieces 347
Availability Retired
8851 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $46.00
Value $417.94
Growth  +808.6%
Annual growth 3.2%

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Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 2,606
Availability Retired
42009 LEGO Technic Mobile Crane MK II
Retail $219.99
Value $426.79
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Annual growth 5.5%

41999 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition

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Year 2013
Pieces 1,585
Availability Retired
41999 LEGO Technic 4x4 Crawler Exclusive Edition
Retail $199.99
Value $500.00
Growth  +150.0%
Annual growth 4.3%

42008 Service Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 1,276
Availability Retired
42008 LEGO Technic Service Truck
Retail $129.99
Value $280.39
Growth  +115.7%
Annual growth 6.6%

42000 Grand Prix Racer

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 1,141
Availability Retired
42000 LEGO Technic Grand Prix Racer
Retail $129.99
Value $226.39
Growth  +74.2%
Annual growth 8.5%

42005 Monster Truck

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 329
Availability Retired
42005 LEGO Technic Monster Truck
Retail $49.99
Value $152.32
Growth  +204.7%
Annual growth 6.9%

42007 Moto Cross Bike

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 253
Availability Retired
42007 LEGO Technic Moto Cross Bike
Retail $39.99
Value $122.81
Growth  +207.1%
Annual growth 6.3%

42004 Mini Backhoe Loader

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 246
Availability Retired
42004 LEGO Technic Mini Backhoe Loader
Retail $24.99
Value $31.85
Growth  +27.5%
Annual growth 2.4%

42002 Hovercraft

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 170
Availability Retired
42002 LEGO Technic Hovercraft
Retail $19.99
Value $33.59
Growth  +68.0%
Annual growth 6.1%

42010 Off-road Racer

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 160
Availability Retired
42010 LEGO Technic Off-road Racer
Retail $19.99
Value $65.85
Growth  +229.4%
Annual growth 4.8%

42011 Race Car

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 158
Availability Retired
42011 LEGO Technic Race Car
Retail $19.99
Value $83.33
Growth  +316.9%
Annual growth 5.3%

42001 Mini Off-Roader

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 100
Availability Retired
42001 LEGO Technic Mini Off-Roader
Retail $12.99
Value $19.31
Growth  +48.7%
Annual growth 4.3%

My Collection

Excavator Reviews

35 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
The Lego Car Blog
“All of the foregoing is a roundabout way of telling you that 42006 is a fine set. It's not a substitute for 8043, but it's certainly the second-best excavator, and I don't mind the sacrifice of simpler, fewer functions and a skimpier appearance at this price point. It does... More what it needs to.”
Full review at thelegocarblog.com
Eurobricks
“I think this is a really nice model. There are many pretty clever solutions with the gears and how the axles are drawn. However the body is pretty light and because of this it won't be able to lift much weight without tipping over. Overall a good-looking machine with lots of... More gears and of cours LAs are always great.”
Full review at www.eurobricks.com

About Technic

TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Summary
Technic Excavator set 42006 was released on December 28, 2012, retailing for $80, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $198, used ones can be found for $70.
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Build the ultra awesome Excavator, a LEGO Technic construction site staple! This hard-working vehicle features lots of authentic details, including a working 4-prong grabber, articulated extending arm, rotating superstructure and moving tracks. Create a model that's like the real thing! Motorize this cool construction vehicle with 8293 LEGO Power Functions Motor Set (sold separately). Rebuilds into a cross-country Tracked Tractor with raising/lowering rear and front tools, adjustable/detachable plow blades and an opening hood. Features working 4-prong grabber, articulated extending arm, rotating superstructure and moving tracks Motorize the Excavator with 8293 LEGO Power Functions Motor Set (sold separately) Lift and move with the working 4-prong grabber! Extend the arm! 2-in-1 model: Rebuilds into a Tracked Tractor with raising/lowering rear and front tools, adjustable/detachable plow blades and an opening hood. Alternate instructions only available for download on...
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