This set was one of future prospects and was retired in late 2019. See how our predictions stack against current prices.
©2016 Lego Group
| Name | Bucket Wheel Excavator |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| Theme(s) | Technic, Vehicles |
| Set Number | 42055 |
| Target Age | 12-16 YO |
| Number of Pieces | 3929 |
| Numer of Minifigures | None |
| Initial US Price | $279.99 |
| Average Current Price | $398.18 |
| Highest Recoded Price | $615.00 |
| Lowest On-Sale Price | $309.50 |
| Number of Sales Recorded | 20 |
| Total % Return | 142.21% |
| ROI Per Year Since Release (CAGR) | 12.46% |
| S&P 500 Annual Return Same Period (CAGR) | 4.02% |
Calculation used for CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate, Annualized Return):
CAGR = ((Ending Value)/(Starting Value))^(1/ (# of years)) – 1
All prices apply to sets sealed with boxes in excellent condition.
Building Instructions
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Bucket Wheel Excavator Building Instructions
Additional Information
- Build the highly detailed 2-in-1 model featuring an array of different motorized functions
- Includes LEGO Power Functions such as forward and reverse driving, rotating bucket wheel, moving conveyor belt and rotating superstructure
- The largest LEGO Technic set ever made
- LEGO Technic building toys are compatible with all LEGO construction sets for creative building
- Bucket Wheel Excavator measures over 16” high, 28” long and 11” wide. Mobile Aggregate Processing Plant with boom retracted measures over 8” high, 34” long and 8” wide, and over 12” high with boom extended. Mine Truck measures over 3” high, 7” long and 3” wide
©2016 Lego Group
Text from the LEGO site.

