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LEGO - Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 42146
Average customer rating
4.4
(35 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 35 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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89%of customers recommend this product.
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31 out of
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 42146
Customer Rating
5
A Triumph of Engineering
on August 17, 2023
Posted by: IggyBrick4547
This Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 proves to be an astounding set that left me utterly impressed, particularly by its sheer size – a true behemoth! The main boom/jib boasts an impressive extension, reaching substantial distances, and effortlessly retracting to its towering height.
The build experience was nothing short of remarkable; I dedicated a couple of afternoons and evenings during a week off from work to assemble this marvel and handful of other sets I purchased on the 1st, also my birthday. The incorporation of new techniques and new components, alongside the integration of all the electronics, as well as the intricate string-threading to enable the amazing functionality, collectively render this Lego set the most operationally versatile one I've ever had the pleasure of constructing and playing with.
The accompanying app has become an almost daily routine now, allowing me to engage in playful interactions, orchestrating intricate movements of the crane across the room, or daringly selecting random items or sets to try hoist with precision.
I actually can't wait to deconstruct it and relish the joy of rebuilding it all over again; I haven't had a feeling like that in many many years, even with all the recent amazing set's I've purchased this past year.
Without a doubt, this stands as my favorite set of the year, hands down!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Leaves much to be desired
on August 15, 2023
Posted by: CaptainCarefreeWilhurt
I wanted this set to be great - I really did. The other Technic cranes to this point have been fantastic, so I had high hopes for this massive set. The trouble started almost as soon as I opened the first manual. Multiple steps are not in logical order, pieces to add are often not highlighted, there are very, very few "actual size" references, and the model orientation turns without notification. As some others have noted, the intricacy of the gearing normally seen in a Technic model is not present here. The piece count issue isn't as big of a deal when thinking about all the individual parts combined into the new truss assembly pieces. The aesthetics of this model don't meet the normal realistic approach of Technic models. Understanding that scale comes into play with a model like this, there are still ways to provide a more polished model. Lifting capacity is no where close to what would be expected when looking at the real crane on which this model is based. The inability to get additional pieces from this model (more truss sections, additional counterweights) is very disappointing. Overall, for the price, this was a flat out miss.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Jane, LEGO® Customer Service, August 15, 2023
Thank you for your feedback and we’re sorry to hear you’re not happy with your LEGO® set. We’re passionate about making every LEGO toy imaginative, creative and most of all, fun. Your comments will help us make our sets even better in the future.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Week long fun!
on August 16, 2023
Posted by: HumorousSirox048
I loved this build! I work during the day and coming home to build was so great! I chipped away at it each night and loved seeing it come together. I would recommend to anyone who enjoys engineering!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
4
Agreed, too expensive, but still fun
on January 1, 2024
Posted by: Turkstrinkets
I read a lot of reviews, about as many negative reviews as I’ve seen on a Lego, agreed it’s way overpriced, I have no knowledge of real life crane, so no opinion there as to how it compares. I did enjoy the build overall, it was unique to other builds with the boom and all the strings. I also enjoy complex gear boxes which this did not have. The instructions weren’t the best, if I hadn’t had so much experience it may have been more of a struggle, why no more 1:1 comparisons on all the pages for beams and rods? I think it’s a good build if it’s in your budget, but it is most definitely overpriced, as one reviewer compared it to the Liebherr crawler loader , as much of a build for almost half the price. Agreed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Big set with big expectations
on January 21, 2024
Posted by: Heavy lifter lover
I have to admit when I first thought to buy this set I was torn between my love of heavy movers specifically cranes and the value of this set at such a high price for a low part count, but now that it’s home and put together and seen for the first time. It looks incredible and plays just the same. The shear size alone is impressive one of the largest techinc models I own, but the full functionality, payload, and playability easily make it worth the money. The use of the Lego control app has a big impact on the playability. Other fully functioning cranes tie you to the set, forcing you to switch gears to change functions. The added motors and single set of controls operated by Bluetooth give you full remote control flexibility without switching gears. Package this playability into a set that was fun to build and looks like a finished real world model throws my concern about value right out the door. An impressive model whose value lies in the enjoyment you have once you put it together.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
1
It looks great, but...
on August 8, 2023
Posted by: DonSummers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] .. it does not look like the original Liebherr at all.
.. it it way too expensive.
.. it it way too expensive.
I got this gifted and would never spend so much money on only 2.5k pieces. I feel guilty that my friend spend this much money.
Inflation and all, this is waaaay over the top.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
2
Title does not fit the build
on August 18, 2023
Posted by: MegaPunctualCat
I wish I had not preordered this one. I assumed it would be the usual Lego quality, it was not. It did not live up to the 2 yr wait for release. I was most shocked by the price for what was actually received. I doubt LIEBHERR will be very impressed after seeing the reviews for this kit. If you just have to have it go ahead. If your on the fence, jump and run to something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
1
how do you give zero stars?
on August 11, 2023
Posted by: KaiserTrainierterBansha
To Lego and Liebherr:
The set misses most of the essence of Technic having a series of motors is great, but there are barely any of the connection and gearing intricacies that make good Technic sets great. No cleverness in the functions.
It looks awful from any angle other than the judiciously chosen marketing shot ones. It's just unfinished. The whole point of panels is to cover things up; whether this is desirable or not is another question, but if a set uses them, then cover up battery packs etc. This besides the pointless and ugly unnecessary colors used (blue pins etc).
Outrageously expensive. Few parts, low weight (apart from the counterweights), the chassis and tracks look very different from the real version.
The counterweights don't have any studs or antistuds, arguably making them not Lego.
both companies should be ashamed.
The set misses most of the essence of Technic having a series of motors is great, but there are barely any of the connection and gearing intricacies that make good Technic sets great. No cleverness in the functions.
It looks awful from any angle other than the judiciously chosen marketing shot ones. It's just unfinished. The whole point of panels is to cover things up; whether this is desirable or not is another question, but if a set uses them, then cover up battery packs etc. This besides the pointless and ugly unnecessary colors used (blue pins etc).
Outrageously expensive. Few parts, low weight (apart from the counterweights), the chassis and tracks look very different from the real version.
The counterweights don't have any studs or antistuds, arguably making them not Lego.
both companies should be ashamed.
To 3, 4 and 5 star reviewers: can I have some of what you're smking?
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO