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Link-Belt 298 SERIES 2

Series: Link-Belt Crawler Crane

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With the 298 SERIES 2, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Crawler Crane series. The engine delivers 324.4 hp (238.6 kW), has 6 cylinders. The engine comes from Cummins QSL. Torque is 1,423.6 Nm. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. Ground clearance is 457.2 mm. Maximum torque is reached at 1,500 rpm. The engine fitted is the 9. The Link-Belt Crawler Crane series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 183.6 to 324.4 hp; the 298 SERIES 2 sits at the top of that range with 324.4 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 248 HSL below it with 273.7 hp. 157 Link-Belt models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeCummins QSLcorrect
Engine model9correct
Power324.4 hp (238.6 kW)correct
Rated speed1,800 rpmcorrect
Torque1,423.6correct
Speed at max. torque1,500 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance457.2correct

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Link-Belt 298 SERIES 2 have?

The Link-Belt 298 SERIES 2 delivers 324 hp.

What engine does the Link-Belt 298 SERIES 2 have?

6 cylinders.

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