# Bucket Wheel Excavator #42055 — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055-lego-technic-lego

**Bucket Wheel Excavator #42055** is worth about **$157** loose, based on real closed eBay sales. Sealed or new examples sell for around **$516.29**.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055-lego-technic-lego

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Loose | $157 |
| Complete (CIB) | $281 |
| Sealed (new) | $516 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-14. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

Recent movement: Steady.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520Technic%2520Bucket%2520Wheel%2520Excavator%252042055%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DLEGO%2520Technic%2520Bucket%2520Wheel%2520Excavator%252042055%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| UPC / EAN | 673419248723 |
| Brand | LEGO |
| Theme | LEGO Technic |
| Set number | #42055 |
| Release date | January 1, 2016 |

## Bucket Wheel Excavator #42055 (LEGO Technic) resale value

A loose Bucket Wheel Excavator #42055 set runs around $157, a complete copy (all pieces + box + instructions) about $281, and a factory-sealed box commands $516.

### What drives the price

Retired sets, completeness (every piece + minifigs + instructions + box), and sealed condition drive LEGO value. Exclusive sets and discontinued themes appreciate the most; minifigs alone can carry significant value.

## FAQ

**What is the price for a used, complete set of #42055?**

A Complete in Box (CIB) version of the Bucket Wheel Excavator #42055 is listed for $298.

**Is the sealed version of this LEGO Technic set worth the extra cost?**

The sealed, new version is available for $527, offering factory-fresh condition.

**What is the lowest price point for this excavator?**

The lowest available price is $179 for the loose version of the Bucket Wheel Excavator #42055.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/bucket-wheel-excavator-42055-lego-technic-lego
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-14, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"