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This LEGO set typically sells between $200-$244 locally.
Set Facts
- This model comes with features inspired by the real John Deere 948L-II Skidder, including steering, 4-wheel drive and a moving engine.
- The model uses pneumatics operate the claw with its 3 different actions, the blade and the rotating seat.
- It's articulated in the middle, facilitated by the use of two large turntables. Steering is accomplished using the gear on the top of the cab and when turning it the operator's seat inside rotates slightly, just like on the real machine.
- It is a co-branded set with John Deere.
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John Deere 948L II Skidder Reviews
Brick Fanatics
“42157 John Deere 948L-II Skidder is an 11+ set, and the vehicle comes in the classic green and yellow John Deere colors. From the box, we can see that it has 1492 pieces, as well as the pneumatic functions that are fairly common to have for the theme.”
Brickset
“This is everything a Technic set should be. It offers an interesting and challenging build, it's realistic and accurate, and it has a myriad of functions which work well. It's fun to play with and when you've finished doing so, it makes a very imposing, eye-catching and... More attractive display model.”
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Subtheme Analysis
Lifespan
32 mos (this set 8 mos)
Community Stats
John Deere 948L II Skidder currently ranks #19 out of the top most owned sets in Technic Licensed.
About Technic Licensed
TECHNIC is one of The LEGO Company's main lines based on creating detailed model machines and mechanical toys with specialized beams, axles, gears and connectors and primarily designed for older children and adults. The theme was first introduced as the Expert Builder series in 1977, but was officially renamed as TECHNIC in 1984. TECHNIC is still an active theme, and is one of the longest running themes in LEGO history. While most TECHNIC sets are vehicles that use pieces to mimic real vehicles, such as engine pieces, suspension, pneumatic, and transmission pieces, the TECHNIC parts have been used by various other System themes as well as LEGO Mindstorms.
Licensed was introduced in 2019 and currently consists of 29 sets. As of today,
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Give John Deere fans an experience to remember as they recreate all the details of one of the iconic manufacturer’s biggest machines. Kids aged 11+ with a passion for engineering and agriculture will love exploring all the features packed into this LEGO® Technic™ John Deere 948L-II Skidder building kit. Authentic functions include steering, 4-wheel drive and a working engine. There’s also a range of pneumatic functions – just like on the real skidder – that operate the claw with its 3 different actions, the blade and the rotating seat.
A build for John Deere fans – Kids aged 11+ can build and explore a replica version of the manufacturer’s mighty machine with this LEGO® Technic™ John Deere 948L-II Skidder (42157) model toy set
Pneumatic functions – Kids can explore what this machine can do using the pneumatic features to operate the claw which has 3 different actions. A rotating seat adds extra realism
Mechanical functions – This build comes with features inspired by the...
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