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Link-Belt D16

Series: Link-Belt Articulated Dump Truck

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The Link-Belt D16 belongs to the Link-Belt Articulated Dump Truck series. The engine delivers 138.9 hp (102.2 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,883 cm³. Torque is 612.8 Nm. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The machine is 3,260 mm high. The wheelbase measures 4,002 mm. Ground clearance is 490.7 mm. Top speed is 47.8 km/h. The tank holds 170.3 litres. The gearbox has 8 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 100.3 litres. The cooling system holds 31 litres. The oil fill is 14 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the 6BT5,9. Tyre size: 20,5 R25. The Link-Belt Articulated Dump Truck series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 138.9 to 304.2 hp; the D16 sits at the bottom of that range with 138.9 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the D25 above it with 258.5 hp. Rated output within it ranges from 102.2 to 213.3 kW; here the D16 sits at the bottom of that range with 102.2 kW. 157 Link-Belt models across 11 series are on record.

Link-Belt Articulated Dump Truck – articulated haulers from the US maker Link-Belt of Lexington, Kentucky, from the D16 to the E30, 102 to 213 kW, Cummins engines, lengths from 7,148 to 9,760 mm

This page gathers the articulated dump trucks of Link-Belt, the US construction equipment maker headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, which has belonged to the Japanese Sumitomo group since the 1980s. Alongside its better-known excavators and cranes, Link-Belt also offered a line of dump trucks, whose designations D16, D25, D30 and D300 as well as E30 indicate the payload class in tonnes. The vehicles are powered throughout by six-cylinder Cummins diesel engines, from the smaller B range through the C range up to the M11-C270.

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The register lists here 5 versions with 102 to 213 kW from six-cylinder engines of 5,883 to 10,832 cm³, lengths from 7,148 to 9,760 mm, widths from 2,502 to 2,862 mm, heights from 3,260 to 3,520 mm, torque from 613 to 1,376 Nm and rated speeds of 2,000 to 2,100 rpm.

Articulated dump trucks haul loose material over unpaved ground in earthworks and mining, where oscillating axles and articulated steering give better cross-country mobility than rigid dump trucks. With this range Link-Belt positioned itself, alongside its core business of excavators and cranes, as a full-line supplier for the North American earthmoving market.

When buying used, the articulation joint and its bearings, the body for wear and cracks, and the all-wheel drive and differential locks, heavily stressed under full load off-road, deserve attention. The engine and cooling system of the Cummins units should be checked for documented servicing, as should the brakes and hydraulic cylinders for tipping and steering. Spare parts for the drivetrain run through Cummins service, for chassis and body through Link-Belt or Sumitomo dealers.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Link-Belt Articulated Dump Truck

Technical data

Engine

Engine model	6BT5.9correct
Power	138.9 hp (102.2 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,000 rpmcorrect
Torque	612.8correct
Speed at max. torque	1,400 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	5,883 cm³correct
Aspiration	turbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity	31 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity	14 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	7,147.6correct
Width	2,502.4correct
Height	3,260 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	4,002correct
Ground clearance	490.7correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox type	Power Shiftcorrect
Forward gears	8correct
Reverse gears	4correct
Tyre size	20.5 R25correct
Top speed	47.8 km/hcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity	100.3 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity	170.3 lcorrect

Other data

System voltage	24 Vcorrect

More machines with this engine (Cummins 6BT5.9, 18)

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Link-Belt D16 have?

The Link-Belt D16 delivers 139 hp.

What engine does the Link-Belt D16 have?

6 cylinders, 5,883 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Link-Belt D16 go?

Top speed is 47.8 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Link-Belt D16?

7,148 mm × 2,502 mm × 3,260 mm.

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

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