LEGO Technic Crane Truck Review Legendary 2009 Set

Why is the LEGO Technic Crane Truck 8258 considered so legendary? the set came out in 2009, and is the last technic set ever to include the metallic hook. Furthermore, it is one of only two sets to feature the mechanism that allows for two independent motions to pass through a single turn table. So many great mechanisms, combined with a wonderful selection of electronics, makes it a legendary set!
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[@in1]

That was the set that basically started my interest in lego technic.

[@Nico71Fr]

Me too ! Combined with the 2007 Bulldozer.

[@glowytheglowbug]

woah niceee mine was the stunt racer (green one)

[@leafycrossing4755]

The year 2027 will be LEGO Technic's 50th anniversary! How would anybody feel if LEGO made 10 Lego Technic remakes?!

[@avic6069]

That would really be great, though only if they are as good/better

[@hydroworldoutlook5447]

That would be great, although it would be better if LEGO celebrated Technic's 50th anniversary with the introduction of new functions, for instance new high-speed motors for flight or waterproof motors for marine vehicles.

[@porconedio]

Just two words: car chassis.

[@leafycrossing4755]

@@porconedio bullseye

[@ImDamian09]

@@hydroworldoutlook5447 the flight would not be possible waterproof sure but odds are low

[@philipc5151]

8258 is so Legendary, much better play ability/cost than the all new technic set

[@Unbrickme]

Agreed!

[@naveedLbisram]

Wow,I think this is my favourite review so far

[@mactucrus8782]

I really love this set, but i have a good feeling that this type of set might come back in the near future and here is why: LEGO with the 42113 has introduced the "normal" control plus battery box that of course is so much cheaper than the one with bluetooth, and for the first time in the mercedes benz zetros set has introduced in lego technic the medium motor that is also much cheaper than the l or xl c+ motor. So with all these new element we can maybe se in the future a lot of sets that come with a motor and the battery box, and also the beloved accesory box which maybe will include the medium motor, the simple battery box and a bunch of other lego pieces. Thats not for sure but I would really like to be real.

[@nexus9876]

Back when Lego technic was focused on functions… I miss the mid 2000s era of technic

[@Unbrickme]

same

[@Lego_oldschool]

*Now Lego 8258 vs 8285!* Really fair battle (both has 1877 pieces)

[@testx0170]

Finally you gave a review!

[@catzzzz1450]

Finally someone review this set :) (there are not to much review of 8258) forgot to mention that it also lack of double rear wheels just like real truck does have

[@wystrach_sam]

Set 9397 also had the "2 axles through turntable" building technique

[@Graham_A]

First great video I love the way you review sets opposed to other people

[@legospecialist2836]

The 9397 logging truck set also features that turntable mechanism

[@catzzzz1450]

42070 also

[@Unbrickme]

You’re absolutely right! And I actually built the logging truck in 2012. I can’t believe I forgot about it

[@Unbrickme]

I also built the 42070 in 2017, and I completely forgot it used a differential for the mechanism, thank you so much for reminding me!

[@catzzzz1450]

@@Unbrickme using differential might be easier

[@DoneDannaDoneGroup]

Please make more lego mindstorms videos

[@jdarcade2538]

2:48 😂😂😂😂

[@Zencubing300]

The mechanisms in this are incredible.

[@suspense_comix3237]

I really wish that there were Metallic LEGO pieces. It would be so cool. Albeit, I understand that casting/machining metal into LEGO pieces is hard and not very economical.

[@leafycrossing4755]

How in the world do 2000s Lego Technic beat out Lego Technic today?!

[@Graham_A]

I was thinking the same thing

[@hydroworldoutlook5447]

Exactly. It doesn't.

[@miketechnic5.0]

Great review of the lego 8258, as the next supercar is a red ferrari daytona sp3 better or an orange chevrolet zo6?

[@SaperPl1]

You can do this trick with the turntable with an old type of differential frame as well.

[@magnumsalyer]

That's pretty cool

[@TechnicInventor]

It’s a very nice view with rocky river behind the LEGO crane truck. But since this set has electronics, are you concerned that the water might get in the electronics? 1:20

[@Unbrickme]

Thanks! All works fine

[@aydinlutmergp4885]

I just picked this up for $220 us refurbished which seemed pretty good considering the cheapest I saw online was $400, I can't wait to put it together

[@Ryymin2]

I actually received this set in a bulk sale but both motors are broken :( idk what to do

[@catzzzz1450]

You can replace the motor,easy

[@Lego_oldschool]

The motor costs about 20$.

[@richardjulien1329]

Another good point was the B model : not as impressive as the main, but really decent ^^

[@catzzzz1450]

Yep,a pickup truck with a trailer

[@SPARSH_ROBOTICS_pvt_ltd]

pls make more mindstorms vidios

[@TuristHar]

Hi, love your videos! What are your thoughts on the 42079 forklift. Thanks for great content :)

[@catzzzz1450]

It was designed by Marcuss Kossman

[@zackftw2748]

Here is an idea: top 5 rarest LEGO technic axles

[@Ponecone]

I want to buy this thing but i assume its like 500 dollars because of the age of this set.

[@Unbrickme]

Yeah it’s actually closer to 600

[@Lego_oldschool]

About a month ago I sold an used one including box and *5* instructions (4 for building and one for power functions) also the set was 100% complete. I sold it for 100$.

[@dendrz6640]

@@Lego_oldschool why did you do it?

[@Lego_oldschool]

@@dendrz6640 To buy and experience new sets. ;)

[@Trygviz09]

Can you pls modefy the 42009 mk ll mobile crane?

[@lieutenanthobbies]

Hey how did you get that Bowen helicopter didn’t get cancelled because I know you can scratch build it but I don’t know how you got the stickers for it and PS could you do some more videos about technique in the 200010s because I’ve only just gotten into Lego technic so I would like to learn more about it thank you very much

[@catzzzz1450]

42113 might be cancelled but some of the copies made to some markets and some of them sold in high prices

[@Zencubing300]

Although it definitely needs suspension.

[@TinkeringJohn]

I knew I must have bought this crane truck, but don't remember assembling it. I got it back out and putting it together again. I am doing checks on the instructions I made for my Lego Allison transmission. Thought about putting it on Rebrickable, but don't know if anyone would be interested in building it. It requires 40 of the large quarter circle curved rack pieces.

[@Unbrickme]

I would absolutely be interested in building that! Please upload the instructions!

[@kevin-ce8ue]

Do you have any extra legos for my school lego club

[@radbot1]

I think 8480 was still better. Electronics wise it had colour matched battery box, two switch's, ungeared motor, micro motor and lights. Mechanisms wise, except for the micro motor there was no pre built gear reductions (such as linear actuators and gear reduction in the main motor) so you built all the reductions yourself, using a greater variety of both gear and belt drive reductions, making for a mechanically more interesting build. The landing gear also had a more intricate mechanism of levers. The crane truck was okay but not legendary like 8480. It also could have done with having dual rear wheels and suspension like the legendary Arocs, the Arocs also had a much more powerful pneumatic 4 function crane, more interesting and realistic steering mechanism for a 4 axle truck and a tipper bed.

[@mxes5938]

thought for a second it was Optimus Prime

[@FFcossag]

I just snagged one of these for cheap and built it, and I'm kind of disappointed. The aesthetics are excellent and the size is impressive, but the functions feel half-baked. The crane is the most anemic and slow of all my larger Technic sets. You'll notice that Unbrickme didn't show it lifting anything in the video. That's because it basically can't! The use of universal joints to connect the linear actuators makes their movement uneven; you can see the whole crane sort of rocking in the video as the outer actuator is used. The layout of the controls is also really clunky to use, requiring you to be fiddling with both sides of the set at once to do anything. It's a huge shame, had the mechanisms been just a little more polished, this set could have been really, really good.

[@Unbrickme]

Still better than most modern sets

[@FFcossag]

@@Unbrickme Agreed!

[@polloaztecaSRT]

this set is my favorite but unfortunately I don't have 500 usd to spend on this model lol

[@catzzzz1450]

Who said this set cost 500$?

[@Matt.Thompson.1976]

@@catzzzz1450 look it up

[@catzzzz1450]

Yes it definetely worth 150$,why wont Lego re release this set?

[@dendrz6640]

Coz they don't remake old sets. I hope they'll do it for some top sets to some anniversary maybe.

[@catzzzz1450]

@@dendrz6640 Yup,8053 Mobile crane has remake,but even worse

[@dendrz6640]

@@catzzzz1450 i mean proper remake of this set, not another crane.

[@matthewwhiting6191]

i'd drop the "no pressure, no pressure" bit, its annoying

[@Unbrickme]

Will do

[@corbski]

fifth comment!

[@HudX26]

early!

[@LimChingLiang]

Legendary? I don't think so because 42043 are better than it. But the true legendary Technic set ever created, it had to be 8455. 8258 are good but it feel like half done product because of missing tipper tray or trailer.

[@Unbrickme]

While you make some fair points, you have to admit that sets like this are extremely rare nowadays, and also such an unusual variety of power functions electronics was included, and that mechanism that allows for two independent motions to pass through a single turn table

[@For891]

I’m sorry man but I truly don’t understand the fascination with this set. I bought it a while ago so I could use Igmars S. trailer for it. Other then that, it kinda sucks.

[@catzzzz1450]

Simple answer : you never have a taste in Lego Technic