set database: LEGO 8438 pneumatic crane truck

set database: LEGO 8438 pneumatic crane truck

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set number: 8438
set name: pneumatic crane truck
theme: technic
year: 2003
pieces: 841
price: us$85
minifigs: none
large technic set.

re-released version of similar 8460 pneumatic crane truck by LEGO in 1995.

re-released version of similar 8431 pneumatic crane truck by LEGO in 2002.

main model is a crane truck.

can be built into a building alternative.

building alternative included a truck with crane and bed.

come with a pneumatic pump, 2 switch and 2 pneumatic cylinders.

come with steerable 4 wheels, gear lowerable outrigger stabilizers and pneumatic powered raisable extendable crane arm.

overall design is great.