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8837 LEGO Technic Pneumatic Excavator
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LEGO 8837 Pneumatic Excavator is a vintage Technic set from 1992 valued at $158 for new and sealed sets, up 237% from an original retail price of $47.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 3.39% since release. On the used market, values range from $35 to $50 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Pneumatic Excavator since June 2016. High accuracy
LEGO 8837 Pneumatic Excavator is a Technic set released in 1992, containing 257 pieces. The model features a double-acting pneumatic system that raises and lowers the excavator arm and operates the grab bucket using a small pneumatic actuator. It includes front-wheel steering controlled by an overhead knob. Also known as LEGO Technic Pneumatic Excavator, it emphasizes mechanical functions with pneumatic hoses and cylinders.

A new and sealed Pneumatic Excavator is currently valued at around $158, with annual growth of 2.3% that is expected to level off to around 1.7% in the coming year. The average used price is $37 for those in good overall condition. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $160 within the next year. Recent market trends show a period of price correction, with values declining over the past year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) eBay listing for Pneumatic Excavator $153.70
-3.0%
(ES) New in sealed box, minor shelfwear one seal is nearly to go, but is still atttached. ... $154.86
-2.3%
(US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $180.00
+13.6%
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For Sale (Used)

 (FR) Used - 100 % complete. No box, no instructions. $31.50
(US) Used - eBay listing for 8837 Pneumatic Excavator $37.10
(NL) Used - Complete set with instruction (8/10 with punch holes) $44.18
(NL) Used - IN GOOD CONDITION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, WITH BOX (metal hook for b-model also in... $49.88
(NL) Used - Complete set with nice instruction and very nice box. No extra parts. $52.50

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%

8294 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2008
Pieces 720
Availability Retired
8294 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $59.99
Value $175.84
Growth  +193.1%
Annual growth 4.8%

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%

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

8868 Air Tech Claw Rig

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 954
Availability Retired
8868 LEGO Technic Air Tech Claw Rig
Retail $139.00
Value $780.79
Growth  +461.7%
Annual growth 5.2%

8839 Supply Ship

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 532
Availability Retired
8839 LEGO Technic Supply Ship
Retail $59.50
Value $197.46
Growth  +231.9%
Annual growth 2.8%

8836 Sky Ranger

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 273
Availability Retired
8836 LEGO Technic Sky Ranger
Retail $29.75
Value $112.56
Growth  +278.4%
Annual growth 4.5%

8828 Front End Loader

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 175
Availability Retired
8828 LEGO Technic Front End Loader
Retail $19.99
Value $61.65
Growth  +208.4%
Annual growth 3.9%

8826 ATX Sport Cycle

Theme Technic
Year 1992
Pieces 95
Availability Retired
8826 LEGO Technic ATX Sport Cycle
Retail $9.99
Value $36.87
Growth  +269.1%
Annual growth 3.9%

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Pneumatic Excavator Reviews

17 reviews
4.8
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Technicopedia
“The 8837 wheeled excavator, released in 1992, is a goofy little set. It is highly functional for its size, but the proportions are wrong somehow. This model uses one normal sized pneumatic actuator and one of the new small variety. It also uses the new small scoop. Its... More best feature, in my opinion, is the central axle which controls two functions, steering and slewing. This is the only set to use the central ring gear of the turntable.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Pneumatic Excavator from the Lego Technic series is regarded as an entry-level model for pneumatic technology. From a relatively small number of parts a very nice model is built here, which still has many functions. The result is a realistic excavator that makes a lot of... More fun. Unfortunately the control via the pneumatic elements is a bit rough - the control of the boom, and especially of the bucket, is very rough. Therefore there are only five stars in the overall rating.”
Full review at technic-dialog.de

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 Pneumatic Excavator set 8837 was released in May 1992, retailing for $47, but has since been retired. New, unopened Pneumatic Excavator sets are valued at $158, while used sets can be found for $37.
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LEGO TECHNIC Pneumatic Excavator. The arm of the crane and grab can be raised and lowered by use of the pneumatic system.
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