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8294 LEGO Technic Excavator
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LEGO 8294 Excavator is a Technic set valued at $176 for new and sealed sets, up 193% from an original retail price of $59.99. The set retired in January 2009 with annual appreciation averaging 4.81% since. Used copies are valued between $44 and $54 depending on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Excavator since June 2016. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8294 Excavator is a Technic set released in 2008, containing 720 pieces. The primary model builds a red tracked excavator with working treads, a rotating cab, and an articulated arm operated by mechanical linear actuators with a bucket. An alternate build converts the parts into a tracked dumper. It can be motorized using the 8293 Power Functions Motor Set and was among the early Technic sets to incorporate the then-new large linear actuators.

A new and sealed Excavator is currently valued at around $176, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $45 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $184 within the next year. New and sealed listings currently range from $179 to $258. The set was available for 7 months, from June 2008 to January 2009.
All regions

For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) *** Best US listing for Excavator ***
BrickEconomy Choice
$200.00
(CA) New in Sealed BoxNo Price Tag Very LITTLE Shelf WearBox in GREAT Condition $161.55
-8.1%
(NL) NISB, box in good condition. Pictures available, just ask. $172.94
-1.6%
(DE) new, sealed $175.56
-0.2%
(US) BrickLink store Premium Minifigs $179.99
+2.4%
(US) Amazon listing for Excavator $184.63
+5.0%
(US) technic excavator item # 4517457 $200.00
+13.7%
(US) TECHNIC: Excavator (#8294) $200.00
+13.7%
(US) 8294 New Sealed Retired LEGO TECHNIC: Excavator (8294) $235.00
+33.6%
(US) 8294 New Sealed Retired LEGO TECHNIC: Excavator (8294) $235.00
+33.6%
(JP) TECHNIC 8294 Power Shovel 2008 New $258.00
+46.7%
(US) Technic Excavator set 42006 AND 8293 -2 in 1 + Power Functions Sealed Box $270.00
+53.5%

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8294 Excavator.

Contained In Sets

66318 Super Pack 4 in 1

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Value Packs
Year 2009
Pieces 984
Availability Retired
66318 LEGO Technic Super Pack 4 in 1
Retail $89.99
Value $220.32
Growth  +144.8%
Annual growth 5.4%

66300 Technic Kettenbagger-Co-Pack

Theme / Subtheme Technic / Value Packs
Year 2008
Pieces 720
Availability Retired
66300 LEGO Technic Kettenbagger-Co-Pack
Retail $59.99
Value $362.99
Growth  +505.1%
Annual growth 10.5%

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 $92.92
Growth  +132.4%
Annual growth 14.7%

42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2016
Pieces 3,927
Availability Retired
42055 LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator
Retail $279.99
Value $692.06
Growth  +147.2%
Annual growth 11.5%

42006 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 720
Availability Retired
42006 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $79.99
Value $191.01
Growth  +138.8%
Annual growth 4.2%

8043 Motorized Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2010
Pieces 1,123
Availability Retired
8043 LEGO Technic Motorized Excavator
Retail $199.99
Value $658.15
Growth  +229.1%
Annual growth 9.2%

8047 Compact Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2010
Pieces 252
Availability Retired
8047 LEGO Technic Compact Excavator
Retail $24.99
Value $145.91
Growth  +483.9%
Annual growth 6.7%

8419 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2005
Pieces 286
Availability Retired
8419 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $19.99
Value $94.62
Growth  +373.3%
Annual growth 8.4%

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 $460.00
Growth  +900.0%
Annual growth 4.0%

Sets in Technic

8295 Telescopic Handler

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 1,182
Availability Retired
8295 LEGO Technic Telescopic Handler
Retail $89.99
Value $253.96
Growth  +182.2%
Annual growth 3.4%

8297 Off-Roader

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 1,097
Availability Retired
8297 LEGO Technic Off-Roader
Retail $119.99
Value $264.46
Growth  +120.4%
Annual growth 4.9%

8292 Cherry Picker

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 726
Availability Retired
8292 LEGO Technic Cherry Picker
Retail $59.99
Value $331.04
Growth  +451.8%
Annual growth 6.5%

8291 Dirt Bike

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 248
Availability Retired
8291 LEGO Technic Dirt Bike
Retail $24.99
Value $93.06
Growth  +272.4%
Annual growth 5.6%

8296 Dune Buggy

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 199
Availability Retired
8296 LEGO Technic Dune Buggy
Retail $19.99
Value $61.94
Growth  +209.9%
Annual growth 6.7%

8290 Mini Forklift

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 89
Availability Retired
8290 LEGO Technic Mini Forklift
Retail $7.99
Value $20.51
Growth  +156.7%
Annual growth 12.6%

My Collection

Excavator Reviews

68 reviews
4.8
Collectors
Investors
TechnicBRICKs
“This is a medium sized model with a rich set of working functions to play, for its size. It is in fact a very good and well designed model, which features a set of interesting functionalities. Despite the adoption of LA elements instead of the more realistic pneumatics, it... More is still a very realistic model, and of course a great opportunity to get those.”
Full review at www.technicbricks.com
BricktasticBlog
“While this set has some pretty great elements included, there’s nothing that is still unique today. There’s two of the linear actuators that I mentioned last week, as well as a bucket, some pretty cool looking sprockets that make up the larger caterpillar tracks, and the... More tracks themselves.”
Full review at bricktasticblog.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 8294 was released on June 27, 2008, retailing for $60, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $176, while used sets sell around $45.
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The LEGO TECHNIC Excavator is loaded with realistic details and working functions, including mechanical actuators that raise and lower the articulated arm, an extending and contracting bucket scoop, 360-degree rotating cab section, and rolling caterpillar tracks! Download building instructions to rebuild into a Tracked Dumper! Turn the gear to raise and lower the boom, then flip the switch to move the bucket scoop! Rotating cab turns in all directions! Features turning caterpillar treads! Excavator measures 7'½" (19cm) long and 12" (30cm) high! Add motorized power with 8293 Power Functions Motor Set!
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