LEGO Bucket Wheel Excavator (42055) Value
What does the LEGO Bucket Wheel Excavator (set 42055) actually sell for? Below are real eBay completed-sale medians, split by condition, with the most recent sold listings. That’s up 119% on its $280 retail price.
LEGO 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator — what it sells for
⤢ enlarge+119%vs $280 RRP — sealed median $613 (2.2× retail)
Sealed
$613
range $564–$661
You’d net $533 after eBay fees
2 sold (thin)
New, factory-sealed (MISB).
Used — complete
$330
range $249–$380
You’d net $287 after eBay fees
7 sold
Opened/built, all pieces.
Recent real sold listings
Recent sold listings
| Listing | Condition | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEGO TECHNIC: Bucket Wheel Excavator (42055) ~ Used / Open Box ~ Complete ~ | Used — complete | 2026-05-31 | $359 |
| LEGO TECHNIC: Bucket Wheel Excavator 42055 100% Complete W/ Manual Stickers Box | Used — complete | 2026-05-31 | $400 |
| LEGO TECHNIC: Bucket Wheel Excavator (42055) - Brand New Factory Sealed | Sealed | 2026-05-31 | $515 |
| LEGO Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator 42055 Set + Box and Instructions | Used — complete | 2026-05-30 | $196 |
| LEGO TECHNIC: Bucket Wheel Excavator (42055) - Used - Complete | Used — complete | 2026-05-29 | $400 |
| Lego Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator 42055 w/ Manual | Used — complete | 2026-05-25 | $260 |
| 42055 Technic Bucket Wheel Excavator - Used | Used — complete | 2026-05-14 | $330 |
| Lego 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator 3929pcs - Check the Box | Sealed | 2026-05-10 | $710 |
| LEGO TECHNIC 42055 Bucket Wheel Excavator - complete with original box/packaging | Used — complete | 2026-05-09 | $239 |
How to read these numbers
Each figure above is the median of real eBay completed sales for the Bucket Wheel Excavator (set 42055) in that condition, including shipping. “Net” subtracts eBay’s ~13% fee — what you’d actually keep as the seller. Notice the spread between conditions: sealed around $613, used — complete around $330.
Prices move, so check the recent listings and run a fresh lookup before you buy or sell. For context, see the most valuable sets and other retired sets.
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO 42055 worth?
Based on recent eBay sold listings, the Bucket Wheel Excavator sells for a median of about $613 sealed, less in lower conditions. See the full condition breakdown above.
Are these asking prices or actual sales?
Actual completed (sold) eBay sales — not asking prices. The recent-listings table shows the individual sales behind the medians.
Is the Bucket Wheel Excavator retired?
Yes — set 42055 is retired, which is typically why used and sealed prices sit above the original RRP.