Why LEGO Should Explore Hydraulics Instead of Pneumatics!

Why LEGO Should Explore Hydraulics Instead of Pneumatics! 

Pneumatics are fun—but what if LEGO took things to the next level with hydraulics?

Right now, LEGO Technic uses air-powered pneumatics for lifting and moving parts. They’re lightweight, fast, and easy to use. But they also come with a few downsides:

• Not very precise

• Not very strong under load

• Hard to control smoothly

Now imagine hydraulics—fluid-powered systems—inside LEGO sets. You’d get:

✅ Way more power

✅ Super smooth and realistic movements

✅ Better control, especially for heavy machinery MOCs like excavators or cranes

✅ A whole new level of realism for serious builders and AFOLs

Of course, there are challenges too: hydraulics are messier, more complex, and could be expensive. But if LEGO made a safe, sealed system, it could change the game for Technic fans. 

Looking forward for your opinions 😁