8265 vs 8043 B model

[davidmull]

I'm looking to get a front loader next so do I ether get an 8265 and motorize it or buy an other 8043 to build the B model,think the 8043 b might win this ,what does everyone think? Also not sure if I want wheels or tracks!

Edited January 7, 2011 by davidmull

[DLuders]

Hmmm, the Lego Technic 8265 Front Loader (1,061 Parts, 2009) vs. 8043-2 (B-Model) of the Motorized Excavator set (1,123 Parts, 2010):

I would get the 8043 to make the Tracked Loader Excavator, which measures over 18" (45 cm) long.

[DarkShadow73]

I would get the 8043. Since the 8265 is now retired from Legoshop.com, it is likely to go for a lot more than the original price and with the 8043 you get all power functions and full remote control included, which makes the 8043 loader, even at a much higher cost, a lot more fun to play with and it looks good with JunkstyleGio's fairing panel mods too, of which all of the necessary fairing panels and such are available in the 8043 set already, so no extra pieces to search out.

I'm looking to get a front loader next so do I ether get an 8265 and motorize it or buy an other 8043 to build the B model,think the 8043 b might win this ,what does everyone think? Also not sure if I want wheels or tracks!

[rien]

Hi

Personaly i have the 8043 excavator and the 8265 wheelloader

I think that the 8265 looks the most realistick becouse of the wheels and the 8265 plus 8043 make a nice looking set together.

[Cwetqo]

8043 = 159 euro

8265 = 79 euro + 3 x M-motor (3x9=27euro) + 1xXL motor (12 euro) + 2 x IR reciever (2x17= 34 euro) + 2 x remote (2x11=22 euro) + battery box (8 euro)= 182euro

So, we can that 8043 is much cheaper option. I have both and I must saj that I prefer 8265 over 8043 B model (A model is better of all of those of course). 8265 is really big and impresive set, but it's motorization could be tricky (I am of talking about full motorization, nut just lego approved one with single motor), so if you are looking just for playability 8043 might be better option.

[Out of Sight]

Tomorrow I'll be getting the 8265 before it's completely gone. The local Lego store here still have 2 sets left

If you decide to remote operate them, the 8043 is cheaper because it comes with the PF as a set instead of buying individual upgrades for the 8265. But I love the fact that the 8265 is physically bigger and more imposing than the 8043 B model..and a wheeled loader would look good with my tracked 8043 to further extend my yellow fleet of earthmovers.

Edited January 9, 2011 by Out of Sight

[davidmull]

Would u not buy an other 8043 ,the b model seems as good as the main model too,I want a fully remote front loader so I'll make the b model from my current excavator first and if I like I'll buy an other 8043 and build an other excavator,I have access to an 8265 but iv heard it's not great,does 8265 not come with PF?

[Out of Sight]

Would u not buy an other 8043 ,the b model seems as good as the main model too,I want a fully remote front loader so I'll make the b model from my current excavator first and if I like I'll buy an other 8043 and build an other excavator,I have access to an 8265 but iv heard it's not great,does 8265 not come with PF?

On the contrary...I'd heard so many good things about the 8265. It's an evolution to the 8459/8439 front end loader. Does not come with PF, but can be equipped so, the installation is very subtle, that it's almost invisible and very well integrated in its design. Unlike some newer sets which instantly looks ugly once PF-ed..like the 8053 crane. That PF battery box just kills the beautiful lines of the 8053!

[eMHa]

Would u not buy an other 8043 ,the b model seems as good as the main model too,I want a fully remote front loader so I'll make the b model from my current excavator first and if I like I'll buy an other 8043 and build an other excavator,I have access to an 8265 but iv heard it's not great,does 8265 not come with PF?

My personal opinion is, that 8265 is great

I've got 8265 shortly after my dark age and hadn't all the parts needed to mod the set to be fully remote controlled. But I had the parts to put the motor in it. And with motor it is fun to play. Without motor you have to turn the knob a lot.

For sure, sometime I'll rebuild my 8265 and make it fully remote controlled. There're a lot of instructions on the net how to do it.

[davidmull]

I'm wondering has anyone a full parts list required to make a 8265 fully remote control and maybe instructions to on how to do so,I'm just interested in having a look,even a link will do me so I can see what's to be done.

Thanks.

[freakwave]

I'm wondering has anyone a full parts list required to make a 8265 fully remote control and maybe instructions to on how to do so,I'm just interested in having a look,even a link will do me so I can see what's to be done.

Thanks.

Have a look at this BS-Folder, the content should help you to achieve it.

fW

[legolijntje]

I'm wondering has anyone a full parts list required to make a 8265 fully remote control and maybe instructions to on how to do so,I'm just interested in having a look,even a link will do me so I can see what's to be done.

Thanks.

This is also a good one:

Version 1: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=408224

Version 2: http://www.brickshel...ry.cgi?f=409679

This person has made full instructions and parts lists for 2 versions.

1 whit LA steering and 1 whit worm gear steering.

Someone has made also pdf versions, for download here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SUJSBF82 (worm gear steer version)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VBZ15ZT5 (LA steer version)

(and here is the TechnicBRICKs post: http://technicbricks...s-for-8265.html )

Edited January 12, 2011 by legolijntje

[davidmull]

Thanks for the info lads,seems not to many are very impressed by the fully pf rc model tho!

[davidmull]

Anyone else think this is worth still buying as in the 8265 I'm still in 2 minds as I like 8043 b mole too ;( iv heard the fully remote 8265 isn't a great success!

[Cwetqo]

Correct!

If you want instant playabilitiy then go with 8043 B-model.

8265 built according to published (unofficial) instructions requires very gentle handling or modification of driving/steering mechanisms. The problem is that XL motor drives directly differential with wheels and that gearing for steering LA is to complex and too direct. It works but you have to b really careful with controls. 8043 B-model on the other side is robust, well made design which would take a lot of abuse.

I still think that 8265 is better though.

[davidmull]

U like both so ha

[davidmull]

After a hard find I have currently found a front loader 8265'one shop in Ireland has 2 left in stock and I'm picking it up tomorrow,I want to fully motorise it so what's the best,the worm gear steering or the la steering? Also where's the best place to buy my extra parts needed?

[Bricktrain]

After a hard find I have currently found a front loader 8265'one shop in Ireland has 2 left in stock and I'm picking it up tomorrow,I want to fully motorise it so what's the best,the worm gear steering or the la steering? Also where's the best place to buy my extra parts needed?

Your choice on the steering, try both see which you like best. Most parts are easier to get from Bricklink but the PF pieces seem to have come down on shop at home so may be cheaper depending on shipping costs.

[roamingstop]

PF pieces seem to have come down on shop at home so may be cheaper depending on shipping costs.

Check the S@H sales page - then click the 'show all deals' link (it is written text) and you will discover most PF stuff comes with discount once you buy a certain amount. It still seems to be valid still even now.

[davidmull]

Check the S@H sales page - then click the 'show all deals' link (it is written text) and you will discover most PF stuff comes with discount once you buy a certain amount. It still seems to be valid still even now.

What's s@h or are ye talking about the Lego.com shop?

[DarkShadow73]

Really the 8439/8459/8464 are much more accurate in terms of size ratio to most other large Technic sets and is more realistic of an actual front-end loader, the 8265 kind of stands alone, it way oversizes most other Technic models, more in line with the 8275 Bulldozer which was oversized as well, the 8043 Track Loader is more in keeping with traditional size ratio of other large Technic models and is a heck of a lot of fun to play with as well since it is fully remote-controlled.

On the contrary...I'd heard so many good things about the 8265. It's an evolution to the 8459/8439 front end loader. Does not come with PF, but can be equipped so, the installation is very subtle, that it's almost invisible and very well integrated in its design. Unlike some newer sets which instantly looks ugly once PF-ed..like the 8053 crane. That PF battery box just kills the beautiful lines of the 8053!