Link-Belt HSP-18

Series: Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane

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The Link-Belt HSP-18 is a model in the Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane series. The engine delivers 137.9 hp (101.4 kW), has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,474.1 cm³. The engine comes from General Motors. Torque is 382.3 Nm. Rated speed is 2,800 rpm. The unladen weight is 19,271 kg. The wheelbase measures 2,900.2 mm. Ground clearance is 371.9 mm. The tank holds 234.7 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,800 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 359.6 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the 4-53. Tyre size: 17,5 x 25. The Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane series covers 32 models. Rated output within it ranges from 111.5 to 349.8 hp; the HSP-18 sits at the bottom of that range with 137.9 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the HSP-8028S below it with 131.8 hp and the HSP-8030 above it with 154.1 hp. 157 Link-Belt models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 19 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine makeGeneral Motorscorrect
Engine model4-53correct
Power137.9 hp (101.4 kW)correct
Rated speed2,800 rpmcorrect
Torque382.3correct
Speed at max. torque1,800 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement3,474.1 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase2,900.2correct
Ground clearance371.9correct
Unladen weight19,271 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeAllison TT-2221-1 powershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears2correct
Tyre size17.5 x 25correct
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity359.6 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity234.7 lcorrect

More machines with this engine (General Motors 4-53, 2)

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 5.3 kW/t (101 kW / 19.3 t)

Stronger than 12% of the mobile & rough terrain cranes in the register — out of 575 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 HSP-18 have?

The Link-Belt HSP-18 delivers 138 hp.

How much does the Link-Belt HSP-18 weigh?

The unladen weight is 19,271 kg.

What engine does the Link-Belt HSP-18 have?

4 cylinders, 3,474 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

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  • 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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