8069 Backhoe Loader

[Parax]

for those who have not been following the discussions over at Technicbricks it seems there are at least a couple of new parts in the new 8069 set.

The new actuators: (which have been discussed on EB)

And a very useful new bracket part:

Parax.

Edited December 4, 2010 by Parax

[doug72]

The rear bucket for the new backhoe also appears to be new - 1/3rd width of bucket used on the 8043 excavator

[Parax]

The rear bucket for the new backhoe also appears to be new - 1/3rd width of bucket used on the 8043 excavator

Perhaps not, is it this part from this set?

Parax.

Edited December 4, 2010 by Parax

[Zerobricks]

Yes, the bucket is not new, same as one used in 8047. So basically so far there are only 2 new parts, that new connector and the mini LA.

Edited December 4, 2010 by Zblj

[Tobbe Arnesson]

The new connector is just a bonus, I'm so getting my hands on a few of this set for the mini-LAs!

Edited December 4, 2010 by Tobbe Arnesson

[CP5670]

That small LA looks very useful. It probably only handles minimal loads, but I can think of many uses for it in small models or within transmissions. I'll probably get that set just for these parts too.

[Milan]

New mini LA's, imo, are quite useful in low-duty applications, but it will be best in combination with (wanted) new S motor.

[Alasdair Ryan]

New mini LA's, imo, are quite useful in low-duty applications, but it will be best in combination with (wanted) new S motor.

i do agree there going to be a pain as you might not have room for bigger motors or drive shafts

perhaps we can loopy Lego to make a small motor or make new mini motors (red ones)

[Milan]

i do agree there going to be a pain as you might not have room for bigger motors or drive shafts

perhaps we can loopy Lego to make a small motor or make new mini motors (red ones)

I think there would be space for drive shafts, but it would just look silly and unrealistic. It looks better with big LA's...

Have to wait and see.

[allanp]

i do agree there going to be a pain as you might not have room for bigger motors or drive shafts

perhaps we can loopy Lego to make a small motor or make new mini motors (red ones)

A new small motor with similar speed/power as the red micro motor would be cool but only if they are reliable, the red motors were notoriously unreliable. They also wasn't used very much, only appearing in 2 technic sets.