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8853 LEGO Technic Excavator
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LEGO 8853 Excavator is a vintage Technic set from 1988 valued at $215 for new and sealed sets, up 573% from an original retail price of $32.00. Annual appreciation has averaged 5.15% since release. On the used market, values range from $26 to $33 based on condition.

Set Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set Excavator since April 2017. Very high accuracy
LEGO 8853 Excavator is a Technic set released in 1988, containing 326 pieces. This studded-era model depicts a wheeled loader with rear rack-and-pinion steering operated by an overhead knob. Its front bucket can be raised with a crank at the rear of the vehicle and tipped using a second crank on the top rear. The set was also known as Digger and TECHNIC DR200S in some markets.

A new and sealed Excavator is currently valued at around $215, with annual growth of approximately 3%. The average used price is $27 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $202 to $245. Based on current trends, this set could be valued near $227 within the next year.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) This set is Brand New and Sealed. We are the original owner and bought it new off the... $200.00
-7.2%
(US) eBay listing for Excavator $209.00
-3.0%
(ES) New in box, one seal is cut, minor shelfwear all polybags, instructions and catalgos ... $214.48
-0.5%
(IT) seals opened, in nice conditions $250.53
+16.3%
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For Sale (Used)

 (DE) Used - - 100% complete, in very good condition, with instructions in very good condit... $25.38
(DE) Used - With instruction $26.46
(BE) Used - ''''BOX 8/10'''' $27.95
(DE) Used - In very good condition and including instruction with puch holes. Without box ... $29.39
(DE) Used - 8853 Excavator Excavator Technic Technic Forklift Complete 1988
$33.89

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%

42006 Excavator

Theme Technic
Year 2013
Pieces 720
Availability Retired
42006 LEGO Technic Excavator
Retail $79.99
Value $197.57
Growth  +147.0%
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 $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%

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%

Sets in Technic

8865 Testcar

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 900
Availability Retired
8865 LEGO Technic Testcar
Retail $79.00
Value $515.20
Growth  +552.2%
Annual growth 2.8%

8855 Prop Plane

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces / Figures 569 / 1
Availability Retired
8855 LEGO Technic Prop Plane
Retail $49.00
Value $240.00
Growth  +389.8%
Annual growth 4.3%

8832 Roadster

Theme Technic
Year 1988
Pieces 86
Availability Retired
8832 LEGO Technic Roadster
Retail $9.50
Value $15.17
Growth  +59.7%
Annual growth 1.4%

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Excavator Reviews

28 reviews
4.7
Collectors
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Technicopedia
“Set 8853, released in 1988, is for some reason called an "Excavator" in the USA even though it is clearly a loader. It is an example of an increasingly advanced construction vehicle which features rear rack and pinion steering, and a raising and dumping bucket using clever... More mechanics.”
Full review at www.technicopedia.com
Technic-Dialog
“The Excavator from the Lego Technic series is another well-made model. It’s created from relatively few parts, it’s beautiful and very similar to the original. In addition, the Excavator is robustly constructed so you can have fun with it. Of course the model is kept very... More simple, e.g. there is no motor, so it’s not quite enough for the highest score. Nevertheless, the model should not be missing from any collection.”
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.
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TECHNIC DR200S. Digger with steering gear. Both scoop and arm can be controlled via 2 separate handles.
From 9 years.
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