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Set 8295 Telescopic Handler
Technic

Telescopic Handler

Telescopic Handler 8295 is a yellow Technic machine from 2008, based on the versatile lifting vehicles found on building sites and farms. It is built from 1,182 pieces in 125 part types.

Set number
8295
Year
2008
Pieces
1,182
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
125
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Parts list 125

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Spare parts (8)

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Description

Where you see them

Telehandlers are everywhere once you start noticing them. On building sites they lift pallets of bricks up to scaffolding; on farms they stack bales and shift feed. The key feature is a long telescopic boom that can carry forks, a bucket or other attachments, combined with a chassis that copes with rough ground. Set 8295 captures this type of machine in classic construction yellow without copying any specific manufacturer, so it reads as a generic but instantly recognisable working vehicle.

Repetition makes it easier

The 1,182 pieces come in just 125 part types, a relatively lean selection for a set of this size. Many parts therefore repeat, which makes sorting faster and the instructions easier to follow. The build is studless, as was standard by 2008, relying on liftarms, pins, axles and gears. A weekend is enough for most builders. That makes it a good choice for children taking their first steps into larger Technic sets and a relaxed project for adults.

Fits the yellow fleet

The main colours in the catalogue are black, light bluish grey, yellow and blue. Because the set dates from after the 2004 colour change, it matches the other yellow Technic construction machines of the same period, so a small fleet of cranes, bulldozers and loaders from those years looks consistent on a shelf. There are no minifigures. The yellow panels and plentiful neutral beams also form a solid base for designing your own construction vehicles.

Inventory and rebuild ideas

Every element is listed on this page with its colour and quantity, making it straightforward to check a used copy or order the odd missing part. If you are ready to take the model apart, the What can I build? tool compares its inventory with other sets and shows which you could build completely or with only a few additions. It is a practical way to turn a mid-sized set into several different builds over time.

FAQ

What is a telehandler used for?
It lifts and moves loads with a telescopic boom, from pallets on building sites to bales on farms.
How many pieces are in set 8295?
There are 1,182 pieces in 125 part types, and no minifigures.
Does it match other Technic construction sets?
Yes, its yellow, black and bluish grey palette matches other Technic construction machines released after 2004.

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