8043 Motorized Excavator

8043 Motorized Excavator is a TECHNIC-themed set released in 2010. The set contains 1123 pieces, and is fully remote controlled using four medium Power Functions motors in a 2x3+1 switch box. 
== Description ==
It has six functions: 
* Drive forward/backward
* Turn left/right
* Rotate superstructure
* Articulated boom
* Articulated dipper
* Articulated bucket.
It can be rebuilt into a tracked loader/bulldozer, which is also remote controlled.
== Product issues ==
During its release, the set was reported to lack a strong enough digging arm to lift the boom of the excavator. This was due to the piece experiencing strain. LEGO has since offered a full refund or Shop@Home credit. They have also offered to send a more efficient replacement part. People who bought the set have been offered £10.00 store credit.
There has since been released a service pack that has been shipped to owners of the Motorized Excavator. The pack includes 4 new Linear Actuators, 2 Blue Axle-Pins, 1 3M axle with stop, and 1 Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Center Pin Hole. There are also updated steps 33 and 36, where the parts (not including the LAs) are incorporated.
== Notes ==
* This set includes the most mechanical actuators in a set to date, namely four.
* This set has the most Power Functions in a set to date, with nine in total.
* This is the second TECHNIC set to be fully remote controlled with Power Functions; the first is 8275 Motorized Bulldozer.
* One of the final prototypes for testing colours was in orange instead of yellow, however yellow was picked for the production set.
* This set was discontinued to make way for 42006 Crawler Excavators.
== LEGO.com Description ==
== Gallery ==
8043-Product.jpg|The Motorized Excavator.
8043-Product-2.jpg|The alternate bulldozer model.
8043-img1.jpeg|The Excavator in action.
8043-img2.jpeg|An alternate view of the Excavator.
== External links ==
* Building instructions on LEGO.com
* LEGOshop.com
* LEGO's response to problem
Category:TECHNIC
Category:Power Functions
Category:2010 sets
Category:8000 sets
Category:Sets listed for ages 12-16
Category:Construction
Category:Tracked vehicles