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Excavator

Excavator

8853-1·LEGO·1988·77 parts

Used Avg
$29.94
New Avg
$211.96
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About Excavator

Excavator (8853-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1988 valued at $29.94 on BrickLink. It contains 77 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.

Seller notes

  • Sealed copies sell for $211.96 vs $29.94 used — a 608% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.

Parts (77)

Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×6
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×2
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
×4
Tile 1 x 4
Tile 1 x 4
×2
Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 14 with 7 teeth
Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 14 with 7 teeth
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 2 x 4
Brick 1 x 2
Brick 1 x 2
×4
Brick 1 x 1
Brick 1 x 1
×4
Brick 1 x 4
Brick 1 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
×10
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 4
Plate 2 x 3
Plate 2 x 3
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
×2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 2 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×13
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×6
Plate 1 x 2
Plate 1 x 2
×3
Plate 1 x 1
Plate 1 x 1
×2
Plate 4 x 4
Plate 4 x 4
×4
Plate 4 x 6
Plate 4 x 6
Slope 45 2 x 4
Slope 45 2 x 4
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Slope 45 2 x 1
Slope 45 2 x 1
×2
Tile 1 x 2
Tile 1 x 2
×2
Plate 1 x 3
Plate 1 x 3
×6
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
×6
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth Crown - Not Reinforced
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth Crown - Not Reinforced
×3
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector
×4
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 2 with Flat Bottom Pin
×2
Plate 1 x 6
Plate 1 x 6
×2
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
×6
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×10
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×10
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
×2
Technic, Axle  2L
Technic, Axle 2L
×2
Technic, Axle  4L
Technic, Axle 4L
×2
Technic, Axle  6L
Technic, Axle 6L
×6
Technic, Axle  8L
Technic, Axle 8L
Technic, Axle 12L
Technic, Axle 12L
×4
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
×6
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×26
Plate 1 x 4
Plate 1 x 4
×2
Technic Bush
Technic Bush
×13
Technic, Steering Pulley Large
Technic, Steering Pulley Large
×2
Technic, Axle 10L
Technic, Axle 10L
×4
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
Technic, Axle  1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
×9
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
×8
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
Brick, Modified 1 x 1 with Headlight
×2
Technic, Gear 14 Tooth Bevel Thin
Technic, Gear 14 Tooth Bevel Thin
×6
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Technic, Steering Arm with 2 Pin 1/4, Pin Hole, and Axle Hole
Technic, Steering Arm with 2 Pin 1/4, Pin Hole, and Axle Hole
×2
Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 6 with Toothed Ends
×2
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
×4
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
×33
Wheel 20 x 30 Technic
Wheel 20 x 30 Technic
×4
Tire 20 x 30 Technic
Tire 20 x 30 Technic
×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Toothed - Without Slots
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Toothed - Without Slots
×4
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×6
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
×6
Technic, Plate 1 x 8 with Toothed Ends
Technic, Plate 1 x 8 with Toothed Ends
×3
Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges
Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges
×14
Plate 1 x 10
Plate 1 x 10
×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends
Hinge Plate 1 x 6 with 2 and 3 Fingers On Ends
×2
Technic, Axle  3L
Technic, Axle 3L
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
×2
Technic, Universal Joint 4L
Technic, Universal Joint 4L

Common questions about Excavator

How much is LEGO Excavator (8853-1) worth?

Excavator sells for an average of $29.94 used and $211.96 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 Excavator (8853-1) retired?

Yes, Excavator was released in 1988 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.

How do I check if my 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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