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LEGO TECHNIC BUILD

Lego Technic

Liebherr R9800

Hydraulic Shovel

In recent years, LEGO has released Technic sets that
are branded with OEM companies including Volvo,
Mercedes and Claas with some rather interesting
model sets as a result. The latest OEM to have a LEGO

Technic set produced is Liebherr, and they have gone
big, modelling the mighty R9800 hydraulic shovel.

Below:
T he large box hints at the The box is an impressive
size, packed with over
monster within, and there are
4000 parts.
a number of electronic parts
including the new Control+
Bluetooth hubs, three large and four
medium motors and new length linear
actuators to bring the model to life.
The build manual is split into two
volumes that consist of 6 stages and
1000 steps in total with the parts
supplied in numbered bags that match
the build stages, starting with the
undercarriage, then the upper body in
stage 2, followed by the arm in stage
3. Stage 4 constructs the upper
engine bay details while stages 5
and 6 complete the model with the
cabin, ladder, railings and shovel Above:
completion. Two sticker sets are Three large motors control the
tracks and boom movements.
provided to add the branding to the
parts. This enhances the final looks of
the model with the stickers added as
the build progresses.

Right:
Two of the now
Control+ Bluetooth
Above: hubs are included.
Four medium size motors are
needed, each terminating with a
network cable style connector.

40 TPMMW Magazine - Spring 2020