Random set of the day: Front End Loader
Posted by Huwbot,
Today's random set is 8439 Front End Loader, released in 2004. It's one of 5 Technic sets produced that year. It contains 582 pieces, and its retail price was US$70.
It's owned by 626 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you might find it for sale at BrickLink or eBay.
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The Pneumatics always looked like they would have been fun to play with. Maybe I ought to put them on my "Bricklink these pieces someday" list?
To me 8459 / 8439 / 8464 is still the second most playable technic front end loader (856 being first). Pneumatics are very adequate for operation of the shovel and the air tank adds a lot to that.
Functions are same as newer, bigger set 8265 and 42030 (except for working steering wheel in cabin).
This model has everything has everything that makes a five star technic model packed in only as much space as needed.
Hello,
one of my favorite newer LEGO Technic Sets. I make a classic Review of this Front End Loader on promobricks in german language:
https://www.promobricks.de/lego-technic-schaufelradlader-8459-von-1997-im-classic-review/52020
regards
Wolfgang
IMO best front end loader to date. Pneumatic + air tank makes operation superb. Working steering wheel in the cabin, differentials, V6 engine with moving pistons. LEGO Technic was better then.
This is the version I own. Some of the dark and light bluish grey pieces are unique.
This (the original 8459 from 1997) was my first Technic set. Oh, the memories.