LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator (42100) fully built
LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator (42100) set
LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator, detail view 1
LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator, detail view 2
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Rent the LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator

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From CHF 29.–For CHF 39.–

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Facts and figures for the LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator

Pieces
4'108
Build time
14h
Retail price (RRP)
CHF 890.–
Dimensions
39 × 65 × 27 cm
Released
2019
Age
12+
Set no.
#42100

About the LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator set

The Liebherr R 9800 is the largest LEGO has ever done as a Technic model: 4’108 pieces, 65 cm long and the first set with four Powered Up motors. Driving, slewing and the bucket are controlled over Bluetooth through the app. Without a smartphone or tablet the model can be built and displayed, but not moved.

The build is demanding to match: routing the electronics cleanly takes a noticeable amount of time, and 12 to 16 hours is realistic overall. The finished model is heavy and needs a large surface; while building, you are better off clearing the table completely. The set has been retired and usually trades second hand above its original shop price.

Collector's piece
LEGO Technic
Construction machinery
Excavator
Vehicle

Common questions about the LEGO Liebherr R 9800 Excavator

How long does the LEGO Technic Liebherr R 9800 take to build?

Reckon on 12 to 16 hours for the 4108 pieces. The set is one of the most complex Technic models there are, with four motors and extensive cabling. Routing the electronics correctly takes a noticeable amount of time.

How big is the LEGO Liebherr excavator?

The model measures 39 × 65 × 27 cm and weighs accordingly. At 65 cm long it needs a large surface to stand on, and for building you should clear the table completely.

Can you still buy the LEGO Liebherr R 9800?

No, set 42100 has been retired. It was the first Technic set with four Powered Up motors and usually trades second hand above its original shop price.

Does the LEGO Liebherr excavator need an app?

Yes. The excavator is controlled over Bluetooth through the Powered Up app; driving, slewing and the bucket run on four motors. Without a smartphone or tablet the model can be built and displayed, but not moved.

Questions about the BlockAbo rental model

How does BlockAbo actually work?

You pick a set from our collection and we send it to your door for free. You build it, keep it as long as you like, and send it back when you are ready for the next one. After a month at the earliest, with no upper limit. Then you choose your next set.

What does BlockAbo cost and what is included?

There are three options: the single rental at a one-off CHF 42.–, the monthly plan at CHF 39.– per month and the yearly plan at CHF 29.– per month. Included are the complete set, the instructions, delivery to you and the cleaning. You cover the return, and the label is already in the box.

Can I cancel the subscription at any time?

Yes. The monthly plan can be cancelled to the end of any month, with no reason and no notice period. You send the set back and that is that. The yearly plan commits you for twelve months and costs about a quarter less per month in return.

How hygienic are rented LEGO sets?

Every set is washed at 30 °C with soap after it comes back, dried, and checked brick by brick for completeness. Only then does it go out again. So you never get a set somebody else has been through unchecked.

What happens if pieces are missing or break?

Up to ten lost small pieces are no problem and are included in the price. It happens, vacuum cleaners are merciless. We only get in touch for larger damage or missing large pieces. You do not have to go over the carpet with tweezers.

How fast does the set reach me?

Orders placed before 14:00 go out the same working day. After that Swiss Post usually takes one to two working days. We deliver anywhere in Switzerland and delivery to you is free.

Why is renting more sustainable than buying?

A LEGO set is usually built once and then sits on a shelf or in a cellar for years. With us the same set passes through eight to ten people. For the same number of sets built, that is up to 90 % less newly produced plastic.

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