This set is a mixed bag for me. I hate the steering, and the linear actuators look really out of place. I really wish Lego would make them (and pneumatic cylinders), in different colors. Also, the extension shafts on the linear actuators look a bit thin, but that's pretty minor. The front end on the whole has a very messy design, but from the cab back it looks great. I'm not sure if I'm getting this set, or not. I'm not too fond of yellow, and while the new bucket is great, I don't build wheel loaders that often.

And speaking of wheels, while it is great that Lego finally made the large hubs in yellow, they look kind of out of place. Thus, I have mocked up some easy modifications to show you guys:

From left to right:

Option 1 uses a large track sprocket

Option 2 uses a smaller wheel.

Option 3 uses a 40z gear.

Option 4 uses some round plates

Option 5 uses a 6x6 disc.

So, which one is best?

There's a lot of people complaining About the front of the loader. It's pretty much the same as the real L350F if u look closely. Even the real machine looks very bare when the shovel is raised up. I think lego got it fairly spot on. Only complaint I have is the tires are a tad bit too small.

I wonder if Volvo could have set some conditions regarding this model, for example resembling the real thing as closely as possible in every aspect, which could mean that the way the loader is, is how Volvo wanted it to be...

@davidmull: You may be correct, the clip is short but after seeing the LA's fully extend the range seems short to me. Especially if comparing the range to effe's recent moc.

Edited January 30, 201411 yr by 750ACE

I agree I also love construction sets so I'm happy with the loader.

Only flagship I don't like in the last few years is 9398.

I'm with you guys in that I like the set ... But at the same time a bit disappointed that TLG is just re-issuing so many vehicles. There are so many other construction type machines and might need to explore a bit more. I've been wishing for a flagship motograder ... In real life, such machine is full of functionality ... The WL will do though, but may end up in the spare-parts bin as the parts appear way more interesting than the whole.

Edited January 30, 201411 yr by DrJB

I'm thinking that the new bucket piece is going to be fairly fragile at the top with the mesh bits, and as a result immensely expensive new and used on both the primary and secondary markets.

This set is a mixed bag for me. I hate the steering, and the linear actuators look really out of place. I really wish Lego would make them (and pneumatic cylinders), in different colors. Also, the extension shafts on the linear actuators look a bit thin, but that's pretty minor. The front end on the whole has a very messy design, but from the cab back it looks great. I'm not sure if I'm getting this set, or not. I'm not too fond of yellow, and while the new bucket is great, I don't build wheel loaders that often.

And speaking of wheels, while it is great that Lego finally made the large hubs in yellow, they look kind of out of place. Thus, I have mocked up some easy modifications to show you guys:

From left to right:

Option 1 uses a large track sprocket

Option 2 uses a smaller wheel.

Option 3 uses a 40z gear.

Option 4 uses some round plates

Option 5 uses a 6x6 disc.

So, which one is best?

For me without question: 2 and 5

There are few dominant colors in construction machinery. Yellow (or Orange), and Dark gray (or green). The wheels are a mixed bag, some companies make them in yellow/orange (Case), others in dark gray (Deere). I am not too concerned with the yellow rims. Now, when it comes to pistons as well (LAs in our case), there again, different companies paint them either yellow/orange, or dark gray. Thus, LAs in gray is not too far from the truth.

Edited January 30, 201411 yr by DrJB

Here is the green engine...

So the engine is green. I thought that it was just green pieces mounted above the usual engine block. Cool. Nice fan as well.

with the new pictures i have to change my opinion. to hide all of the motors is really impressive

Have you noticed, that they have used portal hub from Unimog And Crawler, and installed it horizontaly.

.... and there is definitely green fake motor inside ...

I like this Volvo more and more .....

Indeed, I apologize for my doubts about it. We only do not know if there is 4 or 6 cylinder engine inside. My guess is 4 cylinder

Igor

with the new pictures i have to change my opinion. to hide all of the motors is really impressive

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it could be (finally) 6 cylinder in-line engine made by LEGO

Do we know how wide the bucket is?

First thoughts: "oh no not another front loader..."

Now thoughts: "great parts donor...."

pretty impressive, first Mercedes/Unimog, now Volvo - you know the next one is Landrover defender don't you ? Cuusso or not ? (especially since they stopped production the real defender)

This set is a mixed bag for me. I hate the steering, and the linear actuators look really out of place. I really wish Lego would make them (and pneumatic cylinders), in different colors. Also, the extension shafts on the linear actuators look a bit thin, but that's pretty minor. The front end on the whole has a very messy design, but from the cab back it looks great. I'm not sure if I'm getting this set, or not. I'm not too fond of yellow, and while the new bucket is great, I don't build wheel loaders that often.

And speaking of wheels, while it is great that Lego finally made the large hubs in yellow, they look kind of out of place. Thus, I have mocked up some easy modifications to show you guys:

From left to right:

Option 1 uses a large track sprocket

Option 2 uses a smaller wheel.

Option 3 uses a 40z gear.

Option 4 uses some round plates

Option 5 uses a 6x6 disc.

So, which one is best?

nr. 2 and nr.5, but I do not know if there is yellow dish 6 x 6 inverted

Igor

I'd say it's a L6 engine.

In the Netherlands someone claims to have the set already on sale...

Do we know how wide the bucket is?

by my calculations 22-23 studs or someone correct me

Progressive return to center controller, BMW M3 (mentioned earlier), low friction tyres for drifting, something the get the blood pumping for a change.

I wonder how long it takes for dokludi to make a replica!?

nr. 2 and nr.5, but I do not know if there is yellow dish 6 x 6 inverted

Igor

5 is nice, but unfortunately according to Bricklink that part has never been made in yellow.

I agree with some comments made here.

Good rear/ugly front. and those tyres look a bit small. And after Unimog steering problems.... this weird steering? really?

IMHO old front loader 8265 manages to look better but this is not a total failure, 8258 or 8043 are way better and 8110 is more interesting. So not impressed. Also a bit deceiving after a fresher 42025

I expect some nice mods with 3rd party tyres.

Do we know how wide the bucket is?

I think it is going to be 23 studs wide,the currant big black one is about 20 studs wide.

I look forward to getting the set,however it does seam rather square.

I will build one but I will have to do all the body smaller to make bigger the wheels and the L.A.s, is the problem when you only work with Lego pieces.

I think it is going to be 23 studs wide,the currant big black one is about 20 studs wide.

I look forward to getting the set,however it does seam rather square.

The current big black one is 18 studs wide.

I like new bucket, I just don't like triangular shape of the front section. If it was straight, it could be more applicable in MOCs. But it very usable, still.

The current big black one is 18 studs wide.

I like new bucket, I just don't like triangular shape of the front section. If it was straight, it could be more applicable in MOCs. But it very usable, still.

The bucket is exactly like the real Volvo bucket. What more could u as for. Also I hope douki doesn't make a replica. It takes the fun out of waiting for the real model every year :(