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Link-Belt 238 HSL

Series: Link-Belt Crawler Crane

The photo shows the 138 HSL from the same series. Source: https://www.lectura-specs.fr/fr/modele/grues/grues-a-chenill

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The Link-Belt Crawler Crane series from Link-Belt includes the 238 HSL. The engine delivers 273.7 hp (201.3 kW), has 6 cylinders. The engine comes from Cummins QSB. Torque is 989.7 Nm. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 119,148.3 kg. Ground clearance is 487.7 mm. The tank holds 461.8 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The engine fitted is the 6.7. The Link-Belt Crawler Crane series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 183.6 to 324.4 hp; the 238 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. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeCummins QSBcorrect
Engine model6.7correct
Power273.7 hp (201.3 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Torque989.7correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance487.7correct
Unladen weight119,148.3 kgcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity461.8 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 1.7 kW/t (201 kW / 119.1 t)

Stronger than 62% of the crawler cranes in the register — out of 56 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Link-Belt 238 HSL have?

The Link-Belt 238 HSL delivers 274 hp.

How much does the Link-Belt 238 HSL weigh?

The unladen weight is 119,148 kg.

What engine does the Link-Belt 238 HSL have?

6 cylinders.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

138 HSL

138 HYLAB5

218 HSL

228 HSL

248 HSL

298 SERIES 2

LS-108B

LS-108C

LS-118

LS-138H

LS-208H

LS-218H

Sources: [1]

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