Customer Reviews for LEGO Technic Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator Set, 2359 Pieces (42215)
LEGO Technic Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator Set, 2359 Pieces (42215) is Out of stock
Item # : 24646808
Model # : 42215
A gift idea for men, women and fans of construction vehicles
- LEGO Technic excavator building set for adults; Drive into an immersive project with this detailed Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator (42215) construction vehicle set with motorized functions
- Motorized LEGO set; This LEGO excavator model includes a motor and gearbox with 4 functions including a movable boom, arm and interchangeable hammer and shovel tools
Price is $429.99
22 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Sep 1, 2025
Volvo Excavator Awesome quality build
I really enjoyed this build. Well designed and functional. Would recommend
VS
Most helpful critical review
Posted Aug 2, 2025
Not worth $430
This price feels like LEGO testing us to see how many customers are willing to pay to justify higher costs for future sets. The set looks good but the motorized functions take forever to move. The price is not in line with other sets with similar piece counts or motors/hubs. Disappointing.
JoeShiesty
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Sep 1, 2025
Volvo Excavator Awesome quality build
I really enjoyed this build. Well designed and functional. Would recommend
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Cass
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 26, 2025
Bogus
No way this set is almost $500 to not be remote controlled, have countless missing pieces, horrible functionality and terrible instructions. My expectations after the liebherr 13000 were high especially with this costing nearly the same just to get let down. I never leave poor reviews but this couldn’t be more frustrating
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Technicsjunkie
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 25, 2025
Was expecting more + a missing part...
For the price I paid, I was expecting more. While the functionality that is there is nicely situated in a control panel and the gearing is always fascinating to witness during the build, I must agree with other reviewers that the lack of mobility and no function for swinging the arm was a real minus. Just one medium sized motor?? And the functions are so slow as to make...
Read full review
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
DoctorTwinklingMop102
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 25, 2025
A Colossal Waste of Money Laughable Functions
Avid Lego collector for many years over 50 technic sets. Who set the price on this and what were they thinking? The fact that you have to manually drive and turn the arm is laughable. One motor set for $500 with no playability and a hilariously slow arm boom are examples of not knowing your customers. Please go back to 42114 or 8043 or ideally the Liebherr 9800 or CAT b...
Read full review
7up votes 7
0down votes 0
Report
ChirpyVardy022
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 23, 2025
Glad I read the reviews first
I'll admit I haven't got this set, however, that's due to all the 1 star reviews highlighting the poor value for money. Lego, please take all the feedback into account for future sets. Don't lose adult fans because of prices, which are increasing whilst quality of the products is reducing. There are lots of 2nd sets and Lego out there which offer far, far better value t...
Read full review
3up votes 3
0down votes 0
Report
Abdul
This reviewer received a free product or coupon in exchange for an unbiased review of the product
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 21, 2025
Nice build
I have read the reviews and decided ti buy something else. But realty changed my mind at the lego shop!
I believe it is a great kit, made me get to into the crane theme of LEGO. Currently looking to find more motorised kits to build!
It needs a certain skill to build though!
I believe it is a great kit, made me get to into the crane theme of LEGO. Currently looking to find more motorised kits to build!
It needs a certain skill to build though!
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
howyadoin
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 21, 2025
No
Set looks really nice, and well executed. but absolutely not worth $430. id rather have NO motorized functions and this be like half the price.
0up votes 0
1down votes 1
Report
ViscountHandsomeChisel100
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 17, 2025
My lego
Very good build instructions are good could be a bit more clear
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
OfficerTall015
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 14, 2025
Hybrid Excavator
Good build, I am into construction vehicles and I have added it to my collection. Could be better if it was app controlled. I would recommend it
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
CountFleetingGarmadon
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 14, 2025
A straightforward and enjoyable build
An enjoyable and easy build.
Slightly disappointed that the movement of the arm is very slow - I would have expected the movements to have been slightly quicker.
Also disappointed that the tracks were not powered.
Still, a handsome model, though!
Slightly disappointed that the movement of the arm is very slow - I would have expected the movements to have been slightly quicker.
Also disappointed that the tracks were not powered.
Still, a handsome model, though!
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
PhantomPain88
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 13, 2025
PhantomPain
Was thinking about buying this before I read all the poor reviews. Thanks you for saving me a ton of money 💰 🙏🏽. Past annual flagship Lego sets were so much better than this. What happened, Lego?
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Legolass
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 12, 2025
Way too expensive!
This set is way too expensive! For the number of pieces and only one motor, it should have been a lot cheaper. Something I have noticed with LEGO is that if a set is marketed as 18+ (as this one is), you can expect to have to pay a lot more for it than if was for a below 18 age group. Why should we be paying more for LEGO just because a set is aimed at adults specifical...
Read full review
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Hollybuilder
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 10, 2025
Not the best
Was really looking forward to this build as Lego Technic don’t come around enough, to say I was disappointed is a understatement, not good value for money, was expecting full app control for the price of the set, maybe should have researched before buying as I might have not purchased, so please Lego bring out another build vehicle soon but with full motorised actions, ...
Read full review
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
nva2old
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 10, 2025
Disappointed
Even though I thought the price was high at A$599.99 I believed in Lego and I pre ordered the 42215 Volvo EC500 without checking the details as I trusted Lego after having purchased in excess of 160 sets and always been happy with the purchases, but with the 42215 I will be very careful before I purchase from Lego.
I should have waited as these 42215 sets will be heavil...
I should have waited as these 42215 sets will be heavil...
Read full review
3up votes 3
0down votes 0
Report
Markelis
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 8, 2025
Why you let me down, my dear Lego
I bought every Lego Technic flagship construction vehicle since 2011. The first one was 8043 excavator. 14 years later, we are here - half baked set, with functions barely working for price which is impossible to justify. I love construction sets, I display them. Dear Lego, I regret the purchase for the first time. I feel embarrassed by the fact that I spent so much mon...
Read full review
2up votes 2
0down votes 0
Report
Don4802
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 7, 2025
Leaves wanting for more
I bought this as a pre-order after passing over a few others options which had average reviews. Now, I wish I waited as my experience is much like others. I do like the excavator but the overall cost for the set troubles me. It was too easy and too quick to build with mediocre functionality. Perhaps Lego would consider a remote control function for an item at this value...
Read full review
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report
Twin-Claws
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 5, 2025
only the arm are motorized
I understand the inflation and Legos quality and licensed products are superior ,I live very comfortably and never care much about lego pricing until I found out only the arm is motorized? $430+$40ish tax... total of $470.00? no RC? the turning of the unit and moving forward and reverse are manual ? comON lego....... create this like 8043 set from the pass and increase ...
Read full review
2up votes 2
0down votes 0
Report
tavsquid
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 5, 2025
Missed opportunity, Lego
I was beyond excited when I heard Lego was going to be releasing a new excavator – a Volvo too! Since the Liebherr, we haven’t seen a proper excavator, and certainly not a standard once in at least a decade.
I’ll be honest… that excitement has fallen into straight disappointment.
The lack of functionality (remote-control OR manually-operated) is by far the biggest le...
I’ll be honest… that excitement has fallen into straight disappointment.
The lack of functionality (remote-control OR manually-operated) is by far the biggest le...
Read full review
1up votes 1
0down votes 0
Report
CaptainGreatness103
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 4, 2025
Corporate Greed
This is without a big letdown and insult to the Technic brand. $430 for excruciatingly slow functionality is not worth it at all. Comparing it to the 8043 and 42100 makes the 42215 look like an embarrassment.
3up votes 3
4down votes 4
Report
EntertainingOwl061
Reviewed at:
LEGO
Posted Aug 3, 2025
Disappointing
This is a huge let down, especially after building the LR13000 I feel like Lego could have done much better with an excavator set. It's not nearly worth the price tag and the functionality of the set is just a disappointment
0up votes 0
0down votes 0
Report