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LEGO 8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck is a Technic set currently valued at $295 for new and sealed sets. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.57% since release. On the used market, values range from $140 to $173 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pneumatic Crane Truck since January 2018. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8438-1 Pneumatic Crane Truck is a Technic set released in 2003, containing 848 pieces. The model is a three-axle crane truck with four-wheel steering, supporting outriggers, and a pneumatic crane arm that can rotate, raise, and lower. It was issued as part of the Technic Tech Build line and reworks the earlier Pneumatic Crane Truck design first seen in set 8460 from 1995 and later in set 8431 from 2002. The build focuses on mechanical functions and pneumatic operation rather than minifigure-based play.

A new and sealed Pneumatic Crane Truck is currently valued at around $295, with annual growth of approximately 6%. The average used price is $145 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $300 to $522. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $312 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (DK) BrickLink store MY OWN STORE $279.54
-5.3%
(ES) New in sealed box. Box excellent, seals intact. Ask for pictures or question by email... $310.80
+5.3%
(US) BrickLink store Called To Construct $382.50
+29.6%
(JP) Technic 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck MISB $489.99
+66.0%
(JP) Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck 8431 In 2002 New Retired $586.32
+98.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (NL) Used - 8438 (8460 8431) Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck Complete VGC w Instr Bad Box
$138.22
--4.4%
(AT) Used - Technic 8438 8431 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck alternative model, RARE
$143.00
--1.1%
(CA) Used - 8438 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Crane Truck, Complete, With Instruction, No Box
$146.28
(US) Used - Technic 8460 Pneumatic Cranetruck Working Condition 100% complete.8431.8438
$150.00
(US) Used - Technic: Model: Construction: Pneumatic Crane Truck 8438 Very Rare
$164.00

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends (number sold) of new/sealed 8438 Pneumatic Crane Truck.

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8431 Pneumatic Crane Truck

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Pieces 862
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Growth  +132.1%
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8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck

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Pneumatic Crane Truck Reviews

22 reviews
4.9
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Technic-Dialog
“The Crane Truck from the Lego Technic series is another well-made model. From 841 parts emerges a beautiful model of a crane that retains all important functions. In order to be able to lift the boom as high as possible, this model, for the first time in the Lego Technic... More series, has two, directly connected cylinders. The model isn’t big, so the whole technology was crammed into a confined space. The Crane Truck brings fun during assembly, but also later during play time. It’s a great model that absolutely deserves its highest rating. The Crane Truck was already sold in 1995 with item number 8460, and in 2002 with item number 8431.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de
Technicopedia
“This huge model is absolutely packed with functions. It does pretty well everything you would expect a real mobile crane to do. It has 4 wheel steering with a 6 wheel chassis. There are 4 outriggers which can actually lift the model. A pair of pneumatic actuators in... More series lift the boom which can then telescope with a crank. The hoist employs a ratcheting mechanism. A crank on the back slews the superstructure 360 degrees which is possible because all of the pneumatics including the pump are above the turntable.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.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.
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This three axle vehicle includes four wheel steering, supporting legs and a pneumatic crane arm that can be turned, raised, lowered.
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