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LEGO TECHNIC Log Loader (8049)
LEGO TECHNIC Log Loader (8049) $59.99   $55.48
Product Features:
  • Add compressor function by purchasing 8293 Power Functions Motor Set
  • Features tractor with steering and log loader trailer that can be unhitched from the tractor
  • Rebuilds into a log handler

Product Description:

Pieces: 525

Grab ?em, load ?em, and haul ?em away with the power of pneumatics!
No logging job is too big for this impressive log loader! Use the control knob to steer the tractor to the trailer, then hitch them up! Take control of two pneumatic-like valves to operate the fully-articulated crane arm and pick up the log with the working grabber. Realistic and functional! 2-in-1 model rebuilds into a rugged log handler vehicle.

  • Features tractor with steering and log loader trailer that can be unhitched from the tractor!
  • Log loader features two pneumatic-like valves that control the articulated crane arm!
  • Add compressor function by purchasing 8293 LEGO Power Functions Motor Set!
  • 2 models in 1: rebuilds into a log handler!

Customer Reviews:
Long-time LEGO fan thinks this is the best value yet!
I've always been a fan of Legos, especially the Technics Legos. I've always thought the pneumatics added something special to the technics series. Apparently Lego brought the pneumatics back! I'm glad they did because this is the best lego set I've ever owned. It's the best bang for your buck you'll get. It's a ton of fun to put together (why I like legos) and when it's built it's very educational. Not to mention when you go online you get instructions for the "B" set, a log handler, also fun to build and a high quality model.

I would highly recommend this set, great design, fun to build, great value.

2010-03-05 (Philadelphia, Pa United States) | Rating: 5

The Return of Lego Pneumatics
Normally I wouldn't give five stars to a tractor and trailer, but this set marks the return of the much beloved Lego pneumatics. Those cylinders operating the log-grabber are attached to hoses that lead from a pump underneath the trailer. You operate the pump with your finger and use valves to control the air to the pistons. Don't expect miracles from the pneumatic system; the pistons do not have a long throw and the grabber is not going to lift heavy weights. But it is fun and I think quite educational for the kids. For children, turning the spaghetti of pneumatic plumbing into a working artifact is a revelation. In fact, this set is probably more valuable for its creative possibilities in building different machines than it is as a log lifter. If you enjoy building machines with your kids, I recommend this set highly. The tractor is rather compact and spartan, but the kids have an easy time maneuvering it. And the trailer with the pneumatic log lifter is like a big robotic claw for them. The finger pump and the valves are not the easiest devices for some children to manipulate (i.e., age six or younger). You can purchase an accessory motor set (Lego 8293) to power the pump, however, and I recommend lengthening the valve levers so that little fingers have an easier time with them. Cheers.

2010-01-01 (Earth) | Rating: 5

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Sandy's Wickizer Takes Third Place
24.03.10 @ 1:39 pm | No Comments

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Sandy resident Dave Wickizer place third out of 20 competitors at the Oregon Logging Conference’s log loader operator competition held Friday, Feb. 26, in Eugene.

Participants raced to complete a logging obstacle course, moving large log pieces to target areas with a Link-Belt log loader. Wickizer, an employee of Wayne Stone Logging, completed the course in 5 minutes, 54 seconds.

“The log loader operator competition added a wonderful element of excitement to the conference – just 10 seconds separated the top three competitors,” says Ed Hendrix, 2010 Oregon Logging Conference president in a press release. Comment on this story

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Log Loader on Sandstone Mountain

I believe I have the structure about where I want it so I've started to put down a base coat of paint.  I mixed up a gallon of what I think will be an okay color for sandstone.  I thin it out, strain it through an old stocking and use a Hudson-type sprayer to apply it so that it gets into all the cracks and crevises.  Since I have to thin it out, I may want to apply a second coat before I start doing some highlights.  At any rate, compare this with the previous pics of this side.  I think there is quite an improvement going on and I hope it will continue.  I haven't painted the other side yet until I see what this side is like thoroughly dry.  Obviously, I'll have to repaint the fascia and deck bridge when I am done with this messy part.

Source: Log Loader on Sandstone Mountain

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