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Link-Belt LS-518

Series: Link-Belt Crawler Crane

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The Link-Belt LS-518 is a model in the Link-Belt Crawler Crane series. The engine delivers 183.1 kW, has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 9,307.9 cm³. Torque is 962.6 Nm. Rated speed is 2,100 rpm. Ground clearance is 457.2 mm. Top speed is 1.8 km/h. The tank holds 322.1 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,200 rpm. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the GM 8V-71N. The Link-Belt Crawler Crane series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 62.6 to 238.6 kW; the LS-518 sits in the upper part of that range with 183.1 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the LS-248H below it with 176.7 kW and the LS-138H above it with 196.1 kW. 157 Link-Belt models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelGM 8V-71Ncorrect
Power183.1 kWcorrect
Rated speed2,100 rpmcorrect
Torque962.6correct
Speed at max. torque1,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement9,307.9 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance457.2correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Top speed1.8 km/hcorrect
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity322.1 lcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Link-Belt LS-518 have?

The Link-Belt LS-518 delivers 183 kW.

What engine does the Link-Belt LS-518 have?

8 cylinders, 9,308 cm³ displacement.

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Other models in this series

138 HSL

138 HYLAB5

218 HSL

228 HSL

238 HSL

248 HSL

298 SERIES 2

LS-108B

LS-108C

LS-118

LS-138H

LS-208H

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