Does the Excavator (42006) actually move?

Yes, the arm can be moved and the upper body rotated, similar to a real tracked excavator.

Does it include any minifigures?

No, like most Technic sets, it focuses on the mechanics rather than minifigures.

How many pieces does the set have?

The Excavator has 720 pieces, including 106 distinct parts.

Technic

Excavator

The Excavator is a functional Technic model from 2013, built around a classic tracked digger with a moving arm and a rotating upper body. With 720 pieces and no minifigures at all, the focus sits squarely on the mechanics rather than a play scene. Black, grey and yellow give the model the familiar look of real construction machinery.

Set number: 42006
Year: 2013
Pieces: 720
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 106

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 106

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (10)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

All 3 ideas at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

Built for mechanics, not minifigures

Unlike most other LEGO® themes, the Excavator includes no minifigures, because Technic sets are built around working mechanics rather than a figure to play with. Across 720 pieces, the model is built so the arm can move and the upper body can rotate, echoing how a real tracked excavator operates on a building site. That functionality turns the build itself into part of the experience, since the end result is a vehicle that can actually be operated rather than a static display model.

Yellow and grey for a construction look

Black, Light Bluish Gray, Dark Bluish Gray and yellow make up the palette, giving the model the familiar look of real construction machinery, where yellow is commonly used as a high-visibility colour. The grey and black tones mostly cover technical and mechanical parts, while yellow defines the more visible bodywork. That combination is common across Technic construction vehicles and combines well with other yellow construction-themed sets, such as loaders or cranes from the same range.

720 pieces for a moving model

At 720 pieces, the Excavator sits in the middle to upper range of Technic sets from its year, with a good share of pieces dedicated to the moving construction, including joints, axles and connectors for the arm. That makes the build noticeably different from a typical themed set, since moving parts have to be aligned correctly from an early stage for the arm to work smoothly once finished. That extra care makes the set a good step up for slightly more experienced builders.

106 parts for your own Technic builds

The set uses exactly 106 distinct parts in total, ranging from large structural elements to small joints and connectors for the moving construction. That selection also works as a base for designing other construction vehicles or moving models beyond the included instructions, since many parts are specifically built for movement. The full parts list with colours is on this page, so you can check exactly what is included before buying.

FAQ

Does the Excavator (42006) actually move?: Yes, the arm can be moved and the upper body rotated, similar to a real tracked excavator.
Does it include any minifigures?: No, like most Technic sets, it focuses on the mechanics rather than minifigures.
How many pieces does the set have?: The Excavator has 720 pieces, including 106 distinct parts.

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