Will it lift?? LEGO Technic Liebherr LR 13000 extreme load test, comparison and price evaluation

This is my second video about the massive LEGO Technic 42146 Liebherr LR 13000 crawler crane set! After showing you all the build details and features in the first video, it's now time to show even more details, compare it to other cranes and Technic sets, then do a series of lifting tests, and finally up the game with a massive counterweight and huge Technic sets to lift!
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[@RacingBrick]

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[@kinexxona06]

WHY BREAK LEGOS????????????????????????????

[@GamMngitSssEmoTionaL5953]

hope having great weekend you do great in depth videos of lego and lego technic but being a motorsport fan for 20 odd years now you cant compare the Ferrari set as ferrari have told lego thats fine you can make that but we want this much per sale its ferrari the charge so much for that name being on a product and so lego had to charge a far bit more in order to make it viable and so your comparison for parts to the Liebherr really isnt a good comparison without the ferrari badge on the set they would sell it for far less id say half of what they are charging for it without the ferrari name on it other than that great video thanks again 😎

[@RJ1.]

hello

[@nick.peterson]

“You really have to be careful with your load” more truthful words have never been spoken. Thanks for the great review as always. It’s a shame these cool Lego sets are appearing in a time where there has never been more competition for my disposable income, in my opinion.

[@tubybubi]

That's what she said.😂

[@sitsia3808]

Same

[@soham_and]

@@tubybubi 😂😂

[@deepcanionstudioita3818]

bro💀

[@stonksrgud7645]

i am just waiting until some crazy builder buys 3 of them and builds the actual crane :D

[@janwijninckx3598]

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[@RCmies]

Ok the price starts to make a bit more sense seeing it next to the bucket wheel excavator which has almost 4000 pieces. It's like double the size. Plus the mechanical and software engineering that went to this is insane for a toy.

[@janos5555]

But they only had to do it once, so the price spreads over thousands of sets. I don't really think that this is a good argument. The design process is always expensive. 500€ and 350€ in the store would have been an ok price. I personally don't even like all these Control+ functions, you no longer have to do any thinking of your own, but it is probably better for most customers.

[@RCmies]

@@janos5555 Yes creating a user friendly experience and a toy of this complexity being able to be put together by most people is not easy, and definitely complicates the design process. I think the 500€ price is fair, but 680€ is way too much. I briefly looked at some model cranes and I think I couldn't find an RC one that worked like this, at least not under 1000 euros, although there were ones that were much more detailed and realistic in scale but they werent RC I think. I didn't do much research though. I think 450€, and dropping the Liebherr name altogether (since it looks far from the source material) this set would be pretty amazing.

[@PrintScreen.]

the price still doesn't make sense lol Mould King has the same crane model for $220 it's also far bigger, it has 4318 bricks while the LEGO one has 2883, a max height of 2.1 meters, fully motorized with RC+app LEGO is just greedy

[@kaibuhler7559]

No bro...air is not payable...and this set is almost only air after the base section

[@arieltrenestrenes1115]

Exacto!

[@evade_me]

An important note is that this set is not available from non-lego stores in a lot of countries. Here in central and northern Europe (especially Denmark) it's easy to find a steal but that's not a possibility for most people.

[@robinmonchgesang1523]

True story This build is exclusive to Lego Branded stores and one other in Australia so there will be no 20% off LOL. TBH there probably is not even 20% margin at RRP.

[@Gin-toki]

On the other hand, many other countries have various forms of cash-backs which we don't have in DK.

[@Metagross555]

They should have gone for the LR 1300, a way more common crane and still has a huge variety of configurations, derrick, floating ballast tray, ballast wagon, jib, etc.

[@kjerins]

Wow, I did not expect the crane to be able to lift that much, even with the added counterweight! Seeing this video, the price definitely starts sounding a lot more reasonable. Still too much for me, and I wouldn't have anywhere to put it if I did buy it, so I'll stick with some of the smaller cranes. Thinking about picking up Big Red and/or the blue crawler crane someday.

[@JoeDirt612]

I highly recommend the 42042 crawler crane. the biggest flaw is the white slipper gear and the turning I've got mine to lift over 3 pounds.but I've also rebuilt my with a few custom parts and a lot of pieces from different sets

[@afluffyplant9970]

I had big red as a kid and loved it so much. I could lift about a pound of beans in a custom lego container I made!

[@soham_and]

but they're retired now, how will you buy them? i've been looking for retired sets too, can't find them anywhere.

[@kjerins]

@@soham_and Have you tried Bricklink? You can find just about any set there.

[@deltafrost4976]

Man now we need tower crane

[@stevemastbaum]

I used to play with legos over 45 years ago, all I had were basically square, rectangular pieces and wheels. They were my favorite toys to play with I really used my imagination when building things with them.

[@deltafrost4976]

I hope one day lego will make some kind of big li-po rechargeable battery

[@LievGamesOfficial]

li-ion would be better but would prolly cost like 500$

[@OTOMAGIC]

​@@LievGamesOfficiala good Li-Po battery for RC applications is around 40/50€, i know lego overprices stuff but they can't be that bad.

[@PersonMcFaceFace]

Very well made video, I haven't seen anyone else do a thorough price justification with the weight yet

[@jamespeirce2582]

In terms of appearance, I suspect folks got to have either 1) something closer to the original in appearance with relatively disappointing lifting and balancing capabilities (limitations of material) or 2) something closely inspired by the original with shifts designed to be more capable and playable (what we got here). I’d bet people would be a lot more disappointed in #1 than what we have.

[@jawjuk]

Thanks for answering our questions! That was an incredible video. The BWE is still my largest LEGO set and to see it lifted here was humbling! Brilliant work.

[@pedro380085]

Fantastic review! The counterweights experiment was great and really show how powerful this crane is!

[@bo-yc1vd]

i can't really find a reason for those new counterweights being so light, since the rear also touches the ground with rolling balls for stable moving when unloaded

[@GamerErman2001]

Might have to deal with shipping costs.

[@bo-yc1vd]

@@GamerErman2001 yeah how lego could afford them

[@Mr.Engine993]

Maybe making them part-metal made it too costly or there were other manufacturing/shipping difficulties. From an engineering standpoint, they should've been at least twice as heavy

[@coffeeinhandproductions3238]

Great comparisons, and pricing break down. Seeing this thing actually able to pick up the bucket Excavator was mighty impressive.

[@rezusdanieltudorsLEGOchannel]

Nice set ! I agree with the price comparasion! The load capacity with the extra conterweight is very impressive! Love your videos! I am a subscriber from the very beginig.

[@Shorjok]

Really nice to get such an in depth video.

[@bd-vdwd2139]

Love your detailed review. Still think that liebherr is an awesome set

[@user-ph5dk9ms5t]

Makes me want to add this theme to my collection. Thanks for the awesome reviews and comparisons!

[@vincentlaramee4808]

Again another great video!

[@ferrariforever1]

With 2 of this set combined, I think you can build a model more similar to the real one. Looking forward to that MOC.

[@liamaston6545]

Super Informative and detailed information about the 'beast" The size is truly mighty! If only it were a little bit cheaper.........

[@PrintScreen.]

get Mould King 17015 if you can afford it, it's around $230 with a lot more pieces

[@litmuscheck]

I preordered it with a ~30% discount. You just have to find the right reseller.

[@andisteslonoks2011]

Wow that I did not expect that even with the counterweights added

[@legomattie3295]

Very good review in both vids. I should pay more attention to your uploads. Thank you.

[@nathancommissariat3518]

Really Interesting Insights here. Thank you!

[@kentslocum]

Even though I'm not nearly enough of a Technic or Leibherr crane fan to even briefly consider acquiring this set, I must admit that this is the umpteenth video I've watched about this behemoth of a LEGO set. After absorbing so much coverage of this long-rumored, highly-anticipated, and controversial set, I have come to the conclusion that this is actually not a bad LEGO Technic set. In fact, it's more than decent--it's actually rather good! The problem, as you point out, is that it is branded as the Liebherr 13000. Branding this set as a specific make and model of real-world vehicle brings with it certain expectations, which unfortunately were not met by this design. I agree that this set would have been far better received if it lacked the Liebherr branding, or if LEGO had opted for a somewhat more affordable and accurate replica of a smaller Liebherr crane.

[@robl39]

I loved seeing the bucket wheel excavator in the video! In my opinion, it’s the greatest technic set of all time!

[@Millie_oo0]

I agree and that’s why I’m hoping to make one in a few months!

[@YFDTHEGREAT1]

yes, but mine struggles with its functions alot

[@Millie_oo0]

@@YFDTHEGREAT1 are you using a motor and if so what motor is it (m, l, xl etc)

[@YFDTHEGREAT1]

@@Millie_oo0 using the xl that came with I'm pretty sure

[@Millie_oo0]

@@YFDTHEGREAT1 I think it’s the clutch that may be struggling as I don’t see any other way for it’s functions to not be working. Unless the motor has been damaged

[@dr.mayhem277]

Price breakdown was a helpful visual. There are definitely a lot of big pieces. If the whole boom was made like an old boom instead of using the big frames it would have had a lot higher piece count and the build experience would have been sooooo boring 😂

[@jzcapets]

Those repetitive steps are good opportunities for younger builders (read: children) to help out on the tougher technic builds though

[@astonm1990]

Very impressed by the actual lifting capacity with kettlebell counterweight!

[@janverzee9423]

Cranes are all about balance. A real crane has a lifting book with a lot of tables with information on which angle which load can be lifted safely..

[@guy990]

Excellent tests and video, interesting set from LEGO, really they are in a tough spot between what they can do with the toy and who they can sell it to with the price. A lot of cool technic structures and movement outside of that.

[@Prestini508]

I love the luffing jib derrick boom combo

[@cr4sh1]

Closest vs Highest. Closest will be creating the lowest Moment into the crane as the distance from the Red tip of the boom to the Grey base of the boom is the shortest. The Force is at a shorter distance from the Crane in the closest position than it is in the Highest

[@DotADBX]

cranes are not meant for long reaching straight out from the counter weight its only designed to do that for inspection and building the crane/taking it apart no one IRL is going to lift with the boom fully extended forward because its not designed to do that in terms of the counter weight system.

[@CubeAtlantic]

These cranes are kind of dope & nicely vast.

[@Caosthereal]

this set is very impressive

[@alesmajar]

Nice work

[@tew3]

good price breakdown

[@Abirhingorani797]

Good idea for adding more weight

[@edward3136]

Great video friend. I have seen a lot of folks who don't like this set, but YOU have to find sets that YOU like. I don't have every UCS Star Wars set, but the Millennium Falcon and the Star Destroyer were for me. The Titanic was also for me, but the Eiffel Tower while being very cool, is NOT for me. The Leibherr LR 13000 IS for me. I love cranes and heavy equipment. The functionality and size of this thing is absolutely amazing. I also have the Liebherr excavator and love that one too. Unless you can afford one of everything, we all have to find the sets we like best for whatever reason and stick to the plan.

[@vonfragyou]

Awesome job! What is the nominal weight that can be lifted and work in green zone?

[@BenEvans39]

Awesome video, would love to get a little guide on your mock sea container looking load!

[@aeromoe]

@BenEvans39 That container is from the Mack Anthem Technic set 42078-1.

[@stefan_5.7]

Have to say i was impressed by it, its fun to operate amd build, i think if the turntable assembly was more rigid it would help with the lifting capacity as it tends to lean forward quite a bit under load

[@legobreakingnews5719]

Thank you for this review. I totally agree that the functions and the app are nice to build and to play with. But in my opinion the build itself isn‘t detailed enough to cost that much. And the solution for the weights and everything else is too rough for me. So probably not my dream- set, since I am totally happy with the red crane, which you don‘t have to steer with an app.

[@glowpipe]

The price might not be the best for many. But for me, the build, the technology behind the function of the crane etc made it worth it. + my old liebherr needed its brother! That being said. i bought the set from a third party supplied for around ~€590 So im not complaining. Just finished the build now, but haven't been able to lift anything yet, as i was unsure how much would be safe. Gonna play around with a kilo tomorrow

[@ceesvolkers866]

With 2 sets, you could build it faithfully. The arms and jip would already be longer, the house twice as large, with a slightly shifted center. On the back an extra arm, from which an extra heavy counter weight could hang, you have to make these weights yourself, preferably from iron. For the real weight. With of course the roller balls underneath. Look at the mamoet PTC 210

[@carterhouston3212]

7:33 If you were to add more sheaves to the load block and run the line from the boom to the block several more times then the motors will be able to lift more weight.

[@JTCF]

42009 is really getting dwarved in comparison, but its will stay in my heart as the coolest crane in lego technic.

[@TVTim86]

I think the "closest" position is called this because the end of the crane is closest to the superstructure in this position.

[@Mr.Engine993]

Meaning that the "closest" position is actually the one that lifts the most load without tipping over and not the "highest". Makes sense from a physics standpoint

[@michisnet]

I bought it...and i love the crane...it is amazing...i bought it for 450€...this ok! i dont understand why all other youtubers say that it is not good!? i love it!

[@davidwehr9794]

when is lawn mower review coming out?

[@RacingBrick]

Lol, if you really want to see it... it's a great machine btw :)

[@pauldocherty8906]

Going to use the CAT D11 as a feeder set for tracks and P boom conversion before Lego release spare boom section parts, need to find longer string to give to the hook block and extended boom sections. Superlift tray on wheels to replace the ball sockets. Should be finished in about 2 years 😁

[@otm646]

Look at braided fishing line, It's incredibly strong and easy to tie. Much nicer to work with than monofilament.

[@brendan_creator]

Racing brick..im just curious when and what are you going to do with the 42160? (I am beginning to like the set so im very curious now)

[@biganguria]

3:46 DAAAAMN the excavator occupies 40% of my room

[@TaiNguyen-wq5gw]

I think you shine in this video review.

[@chrissbrick4989]

you should build the crane booms to be longer so the set is more realistic

[@bratticuss]

Its on my list of sets to purchase this coming year. I suspect it will get discounted by Lego next year.

[@AdamThygerson-lm1gt]

I dont have the set with me but one reason that the position is "closest" is that the distance from the red tip where the hook lowers to the cabin of the crane may be shorter than the highest position.

[@justinsimpson886]

It's huge, it's expensive and I don't really have the space for it but I will be saving for it for sure.

[@joeydegregorio9274]

Its the closed position when straight up cause on a ladus crane which thats what it is. All the weight goes to the pin by base of the machine. So higher the main and luffer more she will pick

[@Boaz_963]

Thanks for the review vid and this vid. I think ill wait untill my birthday, which is around Oktober so the price Will drop a bit, and i could save enough money to buy it. It would be SO cool to have it. But is the white container included? And does it come with something to fill the container with? And if it doesn’t, what should i fill it with?

[@RacingBrick]

The container is from the Mack set, the Liebherr crane does not come with any load

[@carlsoll]

5:43 *Gasp* not everyone is a certified crane operator 🏗️

[@SpicyMan3684-ur1cc]

I’m not an expert in motors with Lego but I’m thinking of getting the set and will lifting the weight in the red break down the structure and wear down the motors

[@pompiermatt18]

Superbe vidéo ! Elle est superbe comme grue ce qui est dommage c’est son prix beaucoup trop cher

[@robinmonchgesang1523]

As usual great unbiased review Lieb lifting leib was a fail LOL

[@radowanos]

I think they say it is 100cm because the hook of the crane can reach only 100 cm

[@johnnytifosi]

I like the price to weight comparison, this should be standards practice for reviewing lego instead of the price to part ratio. Lego includes so many tiny piece nowadays.

[@aeromoe]

@johnnytifosi Absolutely. This set includes over 1,400 pins and axles...pieces that fit through a hole. That's not including some of the pins that have other protrusions on them. So half the part count are pieces that retail on Bricklink at a small fraction of the price-per-piece calculation.

[@techni-cmate4746]

Nice Review, just want to ask if it's possible to add more Truss to increase the height like 42042, i hope you will try that next time, tnx

[@RacingBrick]

Those parts are not available yet

[@butwait]

you need to order the boom parts and extend each boom in order to make it more accurate. double the lower front and rear booms

[@RacingBrick]

Well, considering the practice this year we might need to wait another 3 months to be able to order those parts from LEGO directly. Might appear on Bricklink sooner, but they won't be cheap for sure.

[@aeromoe]

@@RacingBrick As of 2 August at least one Bricklink store in Texas has the yellow boom sections for U.S. $45 for the group of four pieces to make one truss section. Yeah - the Bricklink "scalpers" are going to be asking premium prices for these pieces.

[@H.A.M.M.E.R1]

it is mighty.

[@shanemichaelduggan4521]

4:30 answer- because that’s where it’s max lift extending lift it will probably tip if you jib down and hoist up max

[@henribg1]

i think for this ptice there shoud be no stickers and maybe a tech minifigure will be a nice add! can you please tell me if this set is compatable with 51515? maybe some robots can be made from both of them?

[@jamiesworld1690]

Any idea when we will get LR1400,1500,1600,1700,1800,1900 and 2000nmodeks

[@Lister373]

I’d love to see a head-to-head with the CAT D11; looks like the Cat has more pieces but less electronics for less money. How do they compare dollar for dollar?

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Compare it to the Mould King 17015 for EUR 160 (at the time of writing)... that one has a proper remote control, more pieces, 2m30 high, double tracks on each side, and as far as I can tell it is made with GoBricks pieces (i.e. at least as good as Lego). Then go out and buy yourself a Liebherr fridge for EUR 400, and stock it up with beer with your final EUR 120.

[@Icerandomizer]

What they mean by closest is that position is the closest to the center of gravity of the vehicle.

[@jploger3384]

rough terrien crane haveing almost double pices in the corner ''am I a joke to you"

[@MarcMas07]

Talking from experience from when I saw some construction place in Madrid, it honestly looks more like an LR 1300 or LR 1800

[@WizardOfOss]

Impressive to see it lift that BWE! Judged on its own merits, I don't think this is a bad set. Not at all. Not perfect either with a few pretty glaring flaws, but generally pretty good, and easily the best implementation of the dreaded Control+ system so far. But the price and the license don't do it any favors. Had this been just a no-name crawler crane for €450-500, it could have been an instant classic. And maybe Lego should look back at the PF days, where not everything had to be remote controlled but used gearboxes to achieve the same results with less motors. But also, I just saw a similar crane from Mould King.....at a fraction of the price but a lot bigger (even when made from just regular pieces for the booms!) and looking a lot more like the real thing. And that one seems no slouch either when it comes to functionality. And sure, MK is a brand with more than a few issues, but I can't help but feel a bit the same as with the Lego flex-Ferrari vs. the CADA "Italian Sports Car": the commie brands not just being cheaper but actually making a far superior product.

[@phildunny]

Where did you get the white container from?

[@AmauryJacquot]

congratulations to whomever at lego came up with this design (Markus Kossmann was involved, no doubt !)

[@oscarpezzoli4597]

I built lieber crane wonderful set

[@TheMonty73]

Hi, what size would this collapse down to for transport please?

[@dimi727]

The position: closest refers to the hook position relativ to the body of the liebherr? 🤔 Regarding the counterweights: why did Lego put so little counter weight for that price and not just more of those plastic things? at least that improves the performance of the crane... It hasnt to be too much (like you tried with the extra 6kg weight), because it would stress the parts too much I guess, but this is just sad this way :/

[@Igor-dd7ru]

What happens if build the lifting structures in different sizes?

[@Andy04671]

hi sorry for the question where did you find the bookcase behind you containing the legos?

[@RacingBrick]

It's a Billy case from IKEA

[@user-lr1xg9kp9l]

Bricklink has quite a few listings under $500 so if I ever buy one I will get it from there

[@mose5823]

Chance missed out for Lego to sell extra Sets with additional Counterweights

[@soemardi8885]

I know why they are set the limit colour like that, even the hoist can lift up the same weight its because it have tipping point. And the more boom radius you have they are decrease the weught limit. The winch for main hoist still able to lift that, but you need another set up for counterweight and for sure it give a lot off stress to the part. Some operator i know they are more likely work in small radius than a longer one.

[@blakebylsma3865]

Ide buy it all day for around 600 ish… given it doesn’t have upgradable counter weights to make it lift even more… love the over all playability with it and it’s size.. but still hard to justify 750 even with your fantastic analysis

[@otm646]

It's trivial to substitute those weight plates for stick on lead wheel weights or simply gluing on a steel plate to the bottom. I don't see the counterweight being a make or break element.

[@LeeGosniper]

I missed out on a used set for $550AUD twice in my area. Just sourced one tonight for $600AUD so that's this weekend sorted.

[@orig_gee_man]

hi another type of question... What kind of shelf system are you using for your Lego displays? I am struggling to find a good system. Thanks

[@RacingBrick]

I have a video about it, search for "IKEA" on the channel

[@orig_gee_man]

@@RacingBrick thanks very much appreciated

[@legohivemind950]

Wonder if it can do any off roading

[@Detueftler]

Please do the same with Mould King 17015

[@McKrushi]

Tank your for the effort :). The performance is outstanding for a set by Lego. But as much as I like this set, it's too expensive and large. There is simply no space for this monstrosity available :D

[@ChrisSV98]

The fact you can lift around 7 pounds is impressive!

[@user-ok8qp8dk1m]

Brick science made heavy-duty lego motors, maybe with some metal beams, it could make the crane stronger.

[@berellevy2]

Small piece count but very large pieces. And a lot of thought went in to it.

[@ISAFMobius18]

I wonder if Licensing of official brands also accounts for the cost