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Motorized Excavator

Motorized Excavator

8043-1·LEGO·2010·140 parts

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$253.18
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$521.74
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About Motorized Excavator

Motorized Excavator (8043-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 2010 valued at $253.18 on BrickLink. It contains 140 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $521.74 vs $253.18 used — a 106% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
  • This is a vintage set (2010). Condition of the box and instructions significantly affects value. A complete set with original box and instructions can sell for well above the average.

Parts (140)

Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Tile, Modified 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
×2
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom (Boat Stud)
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 10 with Holes
×4
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Short Friction Ridges
×122
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Triangle Thin 3 x 5 with Full Supports
×2
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 12
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Holes
×4
Technic, Pin 3/4
Technic, Pin 3/4
×14
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 11.5 Double
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 11.5 Double
×2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 11.5 Double
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 11.5 Double
×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
×9
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #6 - 90 degrees
×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5 degrees
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 5
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 5
×3
Technic Digger Bucket 10 x 18
Technic Digger Bucket 10 x 18
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180 degrees
×7
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
Technic, Axle Connector with Axle Hole
×6
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Stop Bush
×33
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thin L-Shape 3 x 3
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thin L-Shape 3 x 3
×8
Technic, Axle  2L Notched
Technic, Axle 2L Notched
×27
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 7
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 7
×2
Technic, Gear Knob Cog Wheel with Axle Hole (+ Orientation)
Technic, Gear Knob Cog Wheel with Axle Hole (+ Orientation)
×2
Technic, Axle  5L
Technic, Axle 5L
×21
Technic, Pin Double with Axle Hole
Technic, Pin Double with Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 2 x 4
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 2 x 4
×12
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Center Pin Hole
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Center Pin Hole
×6
Technic Driving Ring Extension
Technic Driving Ring Extension
×4
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Bevel
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Bevel
×4
Hose, Soft Axle 11L
Hose, Soft Axle 11L
×4
Technic, Axle  5.5L with Stop
Technic, Axle 5.5L with Stop
×6
Technic, Liftarm, Modified L-Shape Quarter Ellipse Thin 3 x 5
Technic, Liftarm, Modified L-Shape Quarter Ellipse Thin 3 x 5
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Double Bevel
×6
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel
×6
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 15
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 15
×4
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 15
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 15
×12
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
×11
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 5
×9
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 4 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 4 - Axle Holes
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 4 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 4 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 3
×8
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 7
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 7
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 7
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 7
×2
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 11
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 11
×6
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 11
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 11
×6
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 3 x 5
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 3 x 5
×10
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 3 x 5
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick L-Shape 3 x 5
×2
Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L without Friction Ridges
×3
Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 3L
Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular Double 3L
×4
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Crank / Pin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Crank / Pin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
×6
Plate 1 x 8
Plate 1 x 8
Brick 1 x 3
Brick 1 x 3
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×7
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
×5
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth with 1 Axle Hole
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth with 1 Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×18
Technic, Axle  4L
Technic, Axle 4L
×9
Technic, Axle  6L
Technic, Axle 6L
×11
Technic, Axle  8L
Technic, Axle 8L
×4
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
×2
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Technic Bush
Technic Bush
×27
Technic, Axle 10L
Technic, Axle 10L
×2
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Minifigure, Utensil Signal Paddle
Minifigure, Utensil Signal Paddle
×2
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
×14
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
×3
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9
×4
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 9
×3
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 13
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 13
×3
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 13
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 13
×6
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
Tile 1 x 8
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 2 - Axle Holes
×8
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes
×25
Wheel 11mm D. x 8mm with Center Groove, 4 Spokes
Wheel 11mm D. x 8mm with Center Groove, 4 Spokes
×16
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth
×29
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×4
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin with Friction Ridges
×43
Technic, Axle  7L
Technic, Axle 7L
×5
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
×36
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
Technic Turntable 56 Tooth with Black Top (48452 / 48168)
Technic Turntable 56 Tooth with Black Top (48452 / 48168)
Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins
Technic, Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 4 Pins
×8
Slope, Curved 3 x 1
Slope, Curved 3 x 1
×6
Slope, Curved 3 x 1
Slope, Curved 3 x 1
×2
Technic, Axle  8L with Stop
Technic, Axle 8L with Stop
Technic, Link Tread Wide with 2 Pin Holes
Technic, Link Tread Wide with 2 Pin Holes
×76
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Large
Technic Tread Sprocket Wheel Large
×4
Electric, Motor 9V Power Functions M with Dark Bluish Gray Bottom
Electric, Motor 9V Power Functions M with Dark Bluish Gray Bottom
×4
Electric Power Functions IR Remote Control Unit with Dark Bluish Gray Base (58122c00 / 58135)
Electric Power Functions IR Remote Control Unit with Dark Bluish Gray Base (58122c00 / 58135)
×2
Electric Power Functions Receiver Unit with Dark Bluish Gray Bottom
Electric Power Functions Receiver Unit with Dark Bluish Gray Bottom
×2
Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
Electric 9V Battery Box 4 x 11 x 7 PF with Orange Switch and Dark Bluish Gray Covers
Plate 1 x 12
Plate 1 x 12
×4
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 2 - Axle Hole
Technic, Liftarm Thick 1 x 2 - Axle Hole
×9
Technic, Liftarm, Modified T-Shape Thick 3 x 3
Technic, Liftarm, Modified T-Shape Thick 3 x 3
×2
Technic, Axle  9L
Technic, Axle 9L
×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Block 4 x 3 x 2 1/2 (Linear Actuator Holder)
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Block 4 x 3 x 2 1/2 (Linear Actuator Holder)
×6
Technic Linear Actuator with Dark Bluish Gray Ends, Type 1
Technic Linear Actuator with Dark Bluish Gray Ends, Type 1
×4
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
×3
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
Technic, Pin Connector Round 2L with Slot (Pin Joiner Round)
×4
Technic, Universal Joint 3L
Technic, Universal Joint 3L
×8
Technic, Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface
Technic, Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface
×4
Technic, Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface
Technic, Panel Curved 11 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Frame Thick 5 x 11 Open Center
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Frame Thick 5 x 11 Open Center
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Frame Thick 5 x 7 Open Center
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Frame Thick 5 x 7 Open Center
×2
Technic, Panel Fairing # 6 Long Smooth, Side B
Technic, Panel Fairing # 6 Long Smooth, Side B
×5
Technic, Panel Fairing # 5 Long Smooth, Side A
Technic, Panel Fairing # 5 Long Smooth, Side A
×5
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
×11
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular
×18
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with x Hole x Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Ridged with x Hole x Orientation)
×3
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
×15
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
×2
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
Technic, Axle Connector 2L (Smooth with x Hole + Orientation)
×13
Technic Driving Ring 2L with 4 Teeth
Technic Driving Ring 2L with 4 Teeth
×4
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch
×14
Technic, Axle  2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
Technic, Axle 2L with Reverser Handle Axle Connector
×8
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges
×52
Technic, Axle  3L with Stud
Technic, Axle 3L with Stud
×8
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
Technic, Gear 12 Tooth Bevel
×15
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 9 (6 - 4)
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Bent Thick 1 x 9 (6 - 4)
×4
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
×3
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
Technic, Liftarm Thin 1 x 3 - Axle Holes
×7
Tile 1 x 6
Tile 1 x 6
×6
Technic Changeover Catch
Technic Changeover Catch
×3
Sticker Sheet for Set 8043 - (88671/4569212)
Sticker Sheet for Set 8043 - (88671/4569212)
Technic, Panel Fairing # 1 Small Smooth Short, Side A
Technic, Panel Fairing # 1 Small Smooth Short, Side A
×2
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Center Pin Hole
Technic, Pin 3L with Friction Ridges and Center Pin Hole
×10
Technic, Axle  4L with Stop
Technic, Axle 4L with Stop
×26
Technic, Panel Fairing # 2 Small Smooth Short, Side B
Technic, Panel Fairing # 2 Small Smooth Short, Side B
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Bevel with Pin Hole
Technic, Gear 20 Tooth Bevel with Pin Hole
×4
Technic, Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes
Technic, Pin Connector Toggle Joint Smooth Double with Axle and Pin Holes
×6

Common questions about Motorized Excavator

How much is LEGO Motorized Excavator (8043-1) worth?

Motorized Excavator sells for an average of $253.18 used and $521.74 new/sealed on BrickLink based on 6 months of completed sales. As a retired set, prices tend to hold steady or appreciate over time, especially for complete sets with original packaging. Actual prices vary with completeness — missing minifigures or key parts will lower the value.

Is LEGO Motorized Excavator (8043-1) retired?

Yes, Motorized Excavator was released in 2010 and has been retired from retail for several years. Retired LEGO sets are only available on the secondary market through BrickLink, eBay, or other resale platforms. At its current price point, it has appreciated since retirement.

How do I check if my Motorized Excavator set is complete?

Use the parts list on this page to check every piece. For the minifigures specifically, you can use the brick'em scanner to identify each figure from a photo and confirm it matches what should be in this set. Missing pieces can be individually sourced on BrickLink.

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