Backhoe Loader

Time for yet another Lego kit! This one was a birthday gift, and I built it over several days this past week.

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Here’s the content of the box:

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You can tell how big the finished product is from the size of the tire.

The kit contains numerous intricate gear systems connected to several different moving parts. Of particular note are the actuators used to raise and lower both digging arms:

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It’s a complex build that took many hours over three days. It was particularly interesting seeing all the gears and systems piecing together in seemingly random order:

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Luckily I had assistance for most of the build…

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Here’s the finished product:

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Everything about this set was fun. If you like Lego technic at all, this set is highly recommended.

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