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Link-Belt 138 HSL

Series: Link-Belt Crawler Crane

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The Link-Belt 138 HSL belongs to the Link-Belt Crawler Crane series. The engine delivers 273.7 hp (201.3 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,800.6 cm³. The engine comes from Cummins. Torque is 989.7 Nm. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. Ground clearance is 396.2 mm. Top speed is 1.8 km/h. The tank holds 460.3 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 250.2 litres. The engine fitted is the QSB6,7. The Link-Belt Crawler Crane series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 183.6 to 324.4 hp; the 138 HSL sits in the upper part of that range with 273.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the TCC-750 below it with 218 hp and the 298 SERIES 2 above it with 324.4 hp. 157 Link-Belt models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 13 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeCumminscorrect
Engine modelQSB6.7correct
Power273.7 hp (201.3 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Torque989.7correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,800.6 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance396.2correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Top speed1.8 km/hcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity250.2 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity460.3 lcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Link-Belt 138 HSL have?

The Link-Belt 138 HSL delivers 274 hp.

What engine does the Link-Belt 138 HSL have?

6 cylinders, 6,801 cm³ displacement.

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