Coming soon: the new 42146 Liebherr Crawler Crane LR 13000

The latest LEGO Technic set is one of the largest models in the Technic range. Standing approximately 100cm high, it moves like a real crane using the CONTROL+ app, and has 2 smart hubs and 6 large motors that power it.

All the Liebherr Crawler Crane images are from Lego.com

Approximately 100cm high, 111cm long, 28cm wide

This will be added to the wish-list for those fans of the LEGO cranes, but although those in other countries (such as USA) may be able to pre-order it now, us Aussies will have to wait until 1st August 2023 for it to become available.

It looks good, and sounds like it will impressive, but it will cost A$10499.99... with a piece count of 2,883, that price might feel a bit much, and it mentions it has digital building instructions too (I hope they have improved on those, as I've personally had trouble with those in the past). As a comparison, the 10307 Eiffel Tower is A$999.99 and has 10,001 pieces, with a height of 149cm... but the Parisian landmark doesn't have 6 motors, and can't move around at your command... so there is that going for the new crane.

If you are looking for something more affordable, for a Technic construction vehicle you can control there is the 42131 App-Controlled Cat D11 Bulldozer that is still available for A$799.99, or if you don't have much spare change there is always the 42133 Telehandler for A$15.99...

That would be the one I'd prefer to build, less likely to reach the end of my build and realise I made a mistake part-way in. Though, one day I would like to challenge myself with a large Technic build, when I have the money and the patience.