BUCKET WHEEL EXCAVATOR IN ASSOCIATION WITH
BIG BUCKETFULS OF BLISS The largest Technic set to date is a huge undertaking and leaves a big impression when complete
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Words: Ryan Welles Photography: Andrew Tipping
2055 Bucket Wheel Excavator is the biggest LEGO Technic set ever produced, not only in its dimensions but also in piece count. There is a physical limit to how big sets can be, considering the flexible qualities of Technic parts and with this set, that limit seems to be nearly reached. But before jumping to that conclusion: what exactly is a bucket wheel excavator? We all know what an excavator is and by looking at this particular machine, we understand the ‘bucket’ part. However, not everyone will be familiar with this type of monstrous equipment, let alone ever having stood face-to-face with one. This class of machinery is used in mining facilities and is there to perform a continuous rather than continual digging task of removing and transporting material such as rocks and soil into mining trucks. Its length can be as colossal as 80 metres and it can weigh up to 13,000 tonnes. I applaud the experimentation of the Danes to come up with something new in LEGO Technic besides the countless amount of regular excavators and other yellow construction vehicles and there is a charming amount of play value included.
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