There are new photos revealing the B-model from the new Excavator (8043) to release this summer. 
It looks like a Bulldozer as 8275 released in 2007, but now making use of the new Linear Actuators meanwhile released. More precisely a tracked Front Loader...
Because of the two remotes included with this set, it looks to have functions capable of simultaneous control. Not needing to be exchanging remote channel to switch across functions, should be an excellent play experience.
- 2 M-motors for driving and steering
- 1 M-motor to raise/lower the bucket arm
- 1 M-motor to tilt the bucket
Can't wait to play it around.
Thanks Anio for the heads-up about these news.
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Since many of the 2H2010 Lego sets have already been released in OTHER THEMES (but not TECHNIC), I'm wondering when this 8043 set is going to be for sale. I'm going to order two sets to be able to keep the "A" and "B" models intact!
Motorise Front Loader...
Too much dozer...
It is to be released in August.
That. Is. My. Dream. Set!
Wow, getting this for sure!
Mid Aug or mid Sept. That's what I found out in different online stores here in Germany.
Will get this set for sure.
I just wish this set would include two (hard to find in other sets) XL-motors for driving.
BTW lowest price I found so far is 140 € shipped.
At the back, in this beams
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItem.asp?P=6629
there might be an axle of 11 long
I don't wanna sound like "I told you so" or anything, but this really is what I saw coming. Given the part selection, a loader seemed like the most logical thing to do. Also, I'm glad they're doing a full B-model, as opposed to the quick build they had for the Bulldozer in 2007.
I'll be getting this one as soon as I see it. I've never had a fully RC Technic set and I have also (since I was a kid) wanted a fully powered excavator. So yeah, I'm happy about this :D
The B-model means I'll be buying at least two of these :o
Not necessarily an 11L axle, but very likely.
On the rear side there are also two red parts like rear lights (most likely dummy ones). They look new to me.
I think it's a trans red grile.
http://www.bricklink.com/catalogItemIn.asp?P=
2412b&colorID=17&in=A
Oh, right!
It should be the red grile attached to a 1x2 brick with two Technic holes.
I had to enlarge the image a bit, to see it better. :P
I don't think it is an 11 axle.
I think there is a 7-axle in the middle, then 2 yellow axle connectors and then 2 black 2-axles
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http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4508/8043b2.jpg
No, on this pic you can see that ain't axle connectors....
This is actually for the main model but I think you'll like to watch something shown by setechnic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Y-SQV3nrvc
http://www.setechnic.com/review-lego-technic-8043.html
Thanks to Peek and Poke, Our partner, setechnic have the excavator 8043 in advance. The model is amazing !
http://www.peeketpoke.eu/Images/articles/LEGO/IMG_80436.jpg
Wow this b model really blows. It is not realistic at all.
Now available at Toys-r-us!
Here are the instructions for the B model.
http://technic.lego.com/en-us/BuildingInstructions/default.aspx#8043%20group
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