About Backhoe
Backhoe (8862-1) is a LEGO LEGO set from 1989 valued at $108.35 on BrickLink. It contains 114 cataloged parts. This set has been retired and is only available on the secondary market.
Seller notes
- Sealed copies sell for $413.48 vs $108.35 used — a 282% premium. If you have this set new in sealed box (NISB), price it accordingly.
- This is a vintage set (1989). 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 (114)
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Yellow×2
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4
Black
Plate, Modified 2 x 2 with Pin Hole
Black×4
Brick 1 x 1 x 5 - Hollow Stud
Light Gray
Technic, Plate 1 x 5 with Toothed Ends, 2 Studs and Center Axle Hole
Yellow×2
Technic, Plate Rotor 3 Blade with Toothed Ends and 3 Studs (Propeller)
Light Gray×2
Technic, Plate 1 x 10 with Toothed Ends
Light Gray×3
Pneumatic Cylinder with 2 Inlets Medium (48mm) with Yellow Top
Yellow×3
Pneumatic Pump Second Version with Yellow Top
Yellow
Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 14 with 7 teeth
Yellow
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Yellow×14
Technic, Liftarm, Modified Stud Connector Thin 1 x 4
Light Gray×8
Brick 2 x 4
Light Gray
Brick 1 x 2
Yellow×5
Brick 1 x 1
Yellow×2
Brick 1 x 1
Light Gray×2
Brick 1 x 1
Black×4
Brick 1 x 6
Yellow
Brick 1 x 6
Black
Plate 2 x 3
Yellow×2
Plate 2 x 2
Yellow×6
Plate 2 x 2
Black
Plate 1 x 2
Yellow×21
Plate 1 x 2
Light Gray×2
Plate 1 x 2
Black×5
Plate 1 x 1
Yellow×4
Plate 1 x 1
Light Gray×4
Plate 4 x 4
Black×2
Plate 4 x 6
Yellow
Plate 2 x 8
Yellow×4
Plate 4 x 8
Yellow×4
Slope 45 2 x 1
Yellow×4
Slope 45 2 x 1
Black×4
Tile 1 x 2
Black×9
Tile 1 x 1
Black×2
Turntable 4 x 4 Square Base with (Same Color) Top (3403 / 3404)
Black
Plate 1 x 8
Yellow×12
Brick 1 x 3
Yellow×2
Plate 1 x 3
Yellow×8
Plate 1 x 3
Light Gray
Technic, Gear 8 Tooth
Light Gray×4
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth Crown - Not Reinforced
Light Gray×4
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector
Light Gray×8
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Light Gray×2
Slope, Inverted 45 2 x 1
Black×4
Plate 1 x 6
Yellow×13
Plate 1 x 6
Black
Technic, Pin without Friction Ridges
Light Gray×8
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Yellow×19
Technic, Brick 1 x 2 with Hole
Light Gray×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Yellow×23
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Light Gray×4
Technic, Brick 1 x 4 with Holes
Black×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Yellow×14
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Light Gray
Technic, Brick 1 x 8 with Holes
Black×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 16 with Holes
Yellow×10
Technic, Axle 2L
Black×4
Technic, Axle 4L
Black×12
Technic, Axle 6L
Black×16
Technic, Axle 8L
Black×7
Technic, Axle 12L
Black×11
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Yellow×5
Technic, Plate 2 x 4 with 3 Holes
Black×3
Plate 1 x 4
Yellow×14
Plate 1 x 4
Light Gray×3
Plate 1 x 4
Black×6
Technic Bush
Light Gray×37
Technic, Steering Pulley Large
Light Gray×4
Technic, Axle 10L
Black×4
Technic, Axle 10L Threaded
Black
Technic, Plate 2 x 8 with 7 Holes
Yellow×3
Wheel 24 x 43 Technic
Yellow×2
Tire 24 x 43 Technic, Solid
Black×2
Technic, Gear Rack 1 x 4
Light Gray
Technic, Axle 1L with Pin without Friction Ridges with Round Hole
Light Gray×24
Plate, Modified 1 x 2 with 1 Stud without Groove (Jumper)
Black×3
Plate 2 x 6
Yellow×3
Plate 2 x 6
Black
Plate 2 x 10
Yellow×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Yellow×13
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Light Gray×2
Technic, Brick 1 x 6 with Holes
Black
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Yellow×16
Technic, Brick 1 x 12 with Holes
Light Gray
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Black
Brick, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Trans-Yellow
Plate 6 x 6
Yellow
Technic, Gear 16 Tooth - Axle Hole with Open Sides
Light Gray×2
Plate, Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Yellow
Technic, Gear 14 Tooth Bevel Thin
Light Gray×15
Tile, Round 2 x 2
Yellow
Technic, Steering Arm with 2 Pin 1/4, Pin Hole, and Axle Hole
Light Gray×2
Technic, Plate 1 x 4 with Toothed Ends
Yellow×2
Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed with 4 Interior Ridges
Light Gray×54
Wheel 20 x 30 Technic
Yellow×2
Tire 20 x 30 Technic
Black×2
Technic, Axle and Pin Connector Toggle Joint Toothed
Light Gray×4
Technic, Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges
Light Gray×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 3 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Black×2
Hinge Plate 1 x 2 with 2 Fingers on End - Hollow Studs
Black×2
Technic, Pin with Long Friction Ridges
Black×70
Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 - Open Stud
Black×2
Technic, Axle 3L
Black×2
Pneumatic Switch with Top Studs
Light Gray×3
Pneumatic T Piece First Version (T Bar)
Light Gray×3
Technic, Axle Nut
Light Gray×2
Technic Digger Bucket 8 x 6
Yellow
Technic, Gear Worm Screw, Long
Black×4
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. (Undetermined Length)
Light Gray
Hose, Pneumatic 4mm D. (Undetermined Length)
Black
Brick, Modified 2 x 6 x 2 Weight - Bottom Sealed, Dimple on Ends
Black
Technic, Universal Joint 4L
Light Gray×2
Technic, Gear 24 Tooth with 3 Axle Holes
Light Gray×2Common questions about Backhoe
How much is LEGO Backhoe (8862-1) worth?
Backhoe sells for an average of $108.35 used and $413.48 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 Backhoe (8862-1) retired?
Yes, Backhoe was released in 1989 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 Backhoe 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.