When did the Excavator 8294 come out?

It was released in 2008 as a Technic set.

How many pieces and distinct parts does it have?

There are 720 pieces made from 96 distinct parts.

Are there any minifigures?

No, the set has no minifigures.

Technic

LEGO® Excavator

Set 8294 is a Technic excavator from 2008 with 720 pieces. Unlike the familiar yellow diggers, it comes in grey and black with red details.

Set number: 8294
Year: 2008
Pieces: 720
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 96

What can I build with it?

Parts list 96

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (9)

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

Description

Not your usual yellow digger

Most people picture excavators in yellow, but this one is finished in black, light bluish grey and dark bluish grey, with red as the accent. The result looks industrial and understated. All of those greys match current Technic sets, so the parts blend into newer collections without any clash. If you enjoy designing your own construction machines, having a stock of matching grey structural parts is exactly what you need for a consistent look.

Core parts in quantity

Only 96 distinct parts make up the 720 pieces, which is a low figure for a set of this size. That reflects how studless Technic relies on the same pins, axles and liftarms in quantity. While building, you will notice repeated steps; when sorting, you will appreciate having fewer, fuller compartments. For your own projects this is useful, because these core elements are exactly what almost every Technic build uses most, from small mechanisms to large chassis.

A classic subject

Excavators have been a Technic staple for decades. A boom, a bucket and a rotating upper body are the defining features of the real machines, and they translate well into Technic mechanics. The instructions are the best guide to what this particular model can do. At 720 pieces it is a mid-sized set, bigger than the entry-level kits but far from the flagships, which makes it a good match for builders who already have a few Technic models behind them.

Getting more from it

The complete inventory on this page lists every element with its colour and quantity, so you can quickly check a used copy or order missing parts. Add your collection to the What can I build? tool and it will show which other sets you can build already. Thanks to the high share of standard parts, this excavator often covers a surprising proportion of other Technic vehicles from the same era. Where a few parts are missing, the tool lists them one by one.

FAQ

When did the Excavator 8294 come out?: It was released in 2008 as a Technic set.
How many pieces and distinct parts does it have?: There are 720 pieces made from 96 distinct parts.
Are there any minifigures?: No, the set has no minifigures.

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