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Link-Belt 460LX

Series: Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator

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With the 460LX, Link-Belt offers a model from the Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series. The engine delivers 235.6 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 9,832.2 cm³. Torque is 1,274.5 Nm. Rated speed is 1,950 rpm. The unladen weight is 45,903.5 kg. Ground clearance is 542.5 mm. The tank holds 610.2 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,600 rpm. The pump delivers 720 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 450.1 litres. Working pressure is 342.7 bar. The cooling system holds 45.8 litres. The oil fill is 33.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the AA-6SD1XQB. The Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator series covers 40 models. Rated output within it ranges from 63.4 to 331.1 kW; the 460LX sits in the upper part of that range with 235.6 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 5800 Quantum below it with 223.7 kW and the 700LX above it with 316.9 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 12,292.4 to 80,013.7 kg; here the 460LX sits in the middle of that range with 45,903.5 kg. 157 Link-Belt models across 11 series are on record.

Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator: what LX, X2, X3 and X4 actually mean

The "Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator" bucket on SpecCodex groups 40 live-listed models from one US crawler-excavator family, spanning compact to large machines. Reading a code like 130LX or 210X2 means separating two layers: the number before the suffix (130, 160, 210, 240…) names the size class, while the letters/digits after it name the production series.

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LX was the earlier series until LBX Company introduced the X2 generation in 2007: a re-engineered Tier III diesel with common-rail injection, a turbocharger with intercooler, more power at lower rpm, and a load-sensing hydraulic system delivering extra power boost under heavy work. X3 and X4 followed later within the same size scheme, which is why the bucket lists LX and X2 variants of the same base number side by side (e.g. 130LX next to 130X2).

The recorded range shows how wide the line-up is: engine output 63 to 331 kW, operating weight 12,292 to 80,013 kg, displacement 3,000 to 15,698 cm³ across 4- to 6-cylinder engines.

For a used machine, the generation on the nameplate matters more than the bare number: X2-era models feature cast boom- and arm-tip components and an Extended Maintenance System on pins and bushings for longer lube intervals — the service book shows whether that schedule was kept. On older LX machines, also check track tension, rollers, and the condition of hydraulic cylinders and the main pump.

In short: number = size class, suffix = generation. Since the bucket mixes both generations under one entry, only the nameplate or serial number gives a reliable answer.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator, — LBX Company: Firmengeschichte / Modellgenerationen, — Link-Belt Excavators: Prior Models Übersicht, — Equipment World: Link-Belt 130 X2 Series Ankündigung

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelAA-6SD1XQBcorrect
Power235.6 kWcorrect
Rated speed1,950 rpmcorrect
Torque1,274.5correct
Speed at max. torque1,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement9,832.2 cm³correct
AspirationTurbocharged with Intercoolercorrect
Coolant capacity45.8 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity33.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance542.5correct
Unladen weight45,903.5 kgcorrect

Working data

Pump flow720 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity450.1 lcorrect
Hydraulic pressure342.7 barcorrect
Fuel tank capacity610.2 lcorrect

Other data

Cab height3,340.6correct
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.1 kW/t (236 kW / 45.9 t)

Stronger than 87% of the excavators & compaction in the register — out of 1,666 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 460LX have?

The Link-Belt 460LX delivers 236 kW.

How much does the Link-Belt 460LX weigh?

The unladen weight is 45,904 kg.

What engine does the Link-Belt 460LX have?

6 cylinders, 9,832 cm³ displacement.

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.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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