Link-Belt 5800 Quantum
Series: Link-Belt Hydraulic Excavator
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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 model | MIIC320-1.5ccorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 223.7 kWcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 1,233.8correct |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 10,831.8 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
| Coolant capacity | 27.3 lcorrect |
| Engine oil capacity | 34.1 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 521.2correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 45,268.5 kgcorrect |
Working data
| Pump flow | 681.4 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 450.1 lcorrect |
| Hydraulic pressure | 318.5 barcorrect |
| Fuel tank capacity | 650.3 lcorrect |
Other data
| Cab height | 3,310.1correct |
|---|---|
| System voltage | 24 Vcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 4.9 kW/t (224 kW / 45.3 t)
Stronger than 84% 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 5800 Quantum have?
The Link-Belt 5800 Quantum delivers 224 kW.
How much does the Link-Belt 5800 Quantum weigh?
The unladen weight is 45,268 kg.
What engine does the Link-Belt 5800 Quantum have?
6 cylinders, 10,832 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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Other models in this series
130LX
130X2
130X2LC
135 Spin Ace
160LX
160X2
210LX
210LX Long Front
210LX Road Builder
210X2
210X2 Long Front
225 Spin Ace
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Excavator in 3D section
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