Excavator
technic • 720 pcs
- Set number
- 42006-1
- Availability
- Retired
- Pieces
- 720
- Original RRP
- $79.99
- Released
- 2013
- Theme
- Technic
- Barcode
- 5702014974210
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Where it came from
Released in 2013 as part of the LEGO Technic theme, the 42006 Excavator was designed to offer builders an immersive look at heavy machinery mechanics. As a mid-sized set, it was engineered to replicate the functional complexity of real-world hydraulic digging equipment, focusing on a robust structural build that showcased the sophisticated gear-driven movements central to the Technic line's educational appeal.
The model was developed by the LEGO design team to feature a versatile range of motion, including a rotating superstructure and a multi-jointed articulated arm. Upon its debut, it was well-received by the hobbyist community for its balance of functional depth and manageable piece count, eventually earning a place in the line's history as a reliable representation of industrial engineering for the home builder.
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