I recently got hold of a mixed batch of old technic sets and I've been working
to identify and separate the sets in there. Based on part counts and key parts,
it looks like there is a 8862-1 Backhoe in there with one exception. It look
like it came with 2780 pins (with slots) instead of the listed 4459 (without
slots).
Normally, I would say that the sets in the batch are are just too messed up to
be reliable but in this case, all the pieces add up, down to the last brick.
So my question is, could some variety of the 8862 have come with the 2780 pins?
If so, does the inventory need an update to indicate that?
Netherlands, Utrecht
