Link-Belt HSP-8030
Series: Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane
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Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane — from the 75 RT to the RTC8090
"Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane" bundles the manufacturer's whole line of terrain-capable compact cranes in SpecCodex — over 32 recorded models spanning 82 to 257 kW and roughly 5.4 to almost 65 tonnes of working weight. What stands out in the samples — 75 RT, 110 RT, HSP-15, HSP-18, HSP-22, RTC8022, RTC8030, RTC8035 — is that the naming patterns span three different decades.
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The oldest logic sits in "75 RT" and "110 RT": a tonnage figure followed by the Rough Terrain abbreviation, as Link-Belt used it in the 1970s. The 1980s brought the HSP line (Hydraulic Self-Propelled) with the "Eighty Series", running from HSP-8015 to HSP-8050 — again, the number roughly tracks the capacity class.
Today's RTC-8000 series continues the same principle: the RTC80 prefix is followed by the tonnage class, so an RTC8090 is a 90-ton-class crane. Suffixes such as "Series II" mark technical revisions within the same class.
For a used HSP or RT model, check boom wear and the telescoping hydraulic hoses closely — on 1970s/80s-built units, that's usually the costliest repair point. On the newer RTC8000 models, winch hours and rope condition matter most.
In short: reading the model name alone usually tells you both the capacity class and roughly the decade of manufacture, whether it's prefixed RT, HSP or RTC.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane, — Link-Belt Cranes, Firmengeschichte (linkbelt.com), — FMC Link-Belt Eighty Series HSP-Prospekt (Originalbroschüre, 1980er), — Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane Übersicht (RitchieSpecs)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | Cumminscorrect |
|---|---|
| Engine model | 6BT5.9correct |
| Power | 154.1 hp (113.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,500 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 542.3correct |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,883 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 3,810correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 23,710 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | powershift transmissioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 6correct |
| Reverse gears | 2correct |
| Tyre size | 20.5 x 25correct |
Working data
| Hydraulic oil capacity | 416.4 lcorrect |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 283.9 lcorrect |
Other data
| System voltage | 12 Vcorrect |
|---|
More machines with this engine (Cummins 6BT5.9, 18)
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 4.8 kW/t (113 kW / 23.7 t)
Stronger than 16% 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-8030 have?
The Link-Belt HSP-8030 delivers 154 hp.
How much does the Link-Belt HSP-8030 weigh?
The unladen weight is 23,710 kg.
What engine does the Link-Belt HSP-8030 have?
6 cylinders, 5,883 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.
- 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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