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LEGO - Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 42146
Average customer rating
4.5
(37 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 37 reviews
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
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1 Star
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89%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for LEGO - Technic Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000 42146
Customer Rating
5
I like big cranes
on August 26, 2023
Posted by: EarlBrightWhale
To Lego:
(1). Thank you for the new pieces!
(2). More ballast please! Would be a great set for adding alternate instructions for an extended ballast.
(3). Would be great to attach a video of the crane in action to this review... it's alot of fun.
(4). This was the first set in which I found a deformed piece (#6348143). I am not the least bit upset... in fact it felt like finding a golden ticket. It's the first deformed piece out of thousands of thousands of pieces I've seen over 20+ years... that's some incredibly amazing quality control at your factories!
(1). Thank you for the new pieces!
(2). More ballast please! Would be a great set for adding alternate instructions for an extended ballast.
(3). Would be great to attach a video of the crane in action to this review... it's alot of fun.
(4). This was the first set in which I found a deformed piece (#6348143). I am not the least bit upset... in fact it felt like finding a golden ticket. It's the first deformed piece out of thousands of thousands of pieces I've seen over 20+ years... that's some incredibly amazing quality control at your factories!
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To Reviewers and Raters:
(1). 18+ could be referring to age or years of experience building Lego. In general, the more expensive the set, the greater the challenge. If you want an easy build with perfect instructions, Duplo is a great place to start.
(2). If the instructions were perfect, it wouldn't be a challenge. Completing a challenging set such as this is a very rewarding experience. Going back steps to see where you missed a piece or getting the string configuration wrong and seeing how the build doesn't work is part of the challenge and increases the satisfaction of completing it. If you don't have patience, then difficult/expert Lego sets are probably not for you.
(3). Most importantly, this is Lego: if you don't like the instructions (or anything else about the build) then just do your own thing! The pieces are very versatile and you can do most most anything. For example, when I completed this set and discovered it couldn't lift the space shuttle, was that time to write a negative review about the crane being too weak? No! I saw one of the pictures in the instructions of one of the real world cranes with an extended ballast, so I tried building that and it worked. I had more fun trying to figure how how to do that than I did with the initial build.
(4). Please note in the picutre: this set does not come with a space shuttle or the pieces for the extended ballast platform shown in the picture.
To Reviewers and Raters:
(1). 18+ could be referring to age or years of experience building Lego. In general, the more expensive the set, the greater the challenge. If you want an easy build with perfect instructions, Duplo is a great place to start.
(2). If the instructions were perfect, it wouldn't be a challenge. Completing a challenging set such as this is a very rewarding experience. Going back steps to see where you missed a piece or getting the string configuration wrong and seeing how the build doesn't work is part of the challenge and increases the satisfaction of completing it. If you don't have patience, then difficult/expert Lego sets are probably not for you.
(3). Most importantly, this is Lego: if you don't like the instructions (or anything else about the build) then just do your own thing! The pieces are very versatile and you can do most most anything. For example, when I completed this set and discovered it couldn't lift the space shuttle, was that time to write a negative review about the crane being too weak? No! I saw one of the pictures in the instructions of one of the real world cranes with an extended ballast, so I tried building that and it worked. I had more fun trying to figure how how to do that than I did with the initial build.
(4). Please note in the picutre: this set does not come with a space shuttle or the pieces for the extended ballast platform shown in the picture.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
Customer Rating
5
Intricately designed
on August 8, 2023
Posted by: Usmc1217
This set is amazing. It mimics the real life version of the Liebherr 13000 heavy lift crane. The power functions which can be controlled via smart phone make this an absolute joy to play with as well as teach basic concepts of weight and movement. Excellent tool for learning. The app does an amazing job of showing you load capacity, which will set off a warning if the machine is in danger of tipping. The crane moves effortlessly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting LEGO
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
5
I love this crane
on August 26, 2023
Posted by: InterestingHat018
I have 6 of the Lego cranes and this is my absolute favorite. It was fun to put together and testing after each step was nice.
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