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Link-Belt LS-98PL

Series: Link-Belt Crawler Crane

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The Link-Belt LS-98PL belongs to the Link-Belt Crawler Crane series. The engine delivers 83.5 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,649 cm³. Torque is 475.9 Nm. Rated speed is 1,850 rpm. The unladen weight is 33,358 kg. Ground clearance is 670.6 mm. Top speed is 3.2 km/h. The tank holds 227.1 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,200 rpm. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the GM 4-71N. The Link-Belt Crawler Crane series covers 28 models. Rated output within it ranges from 62.6 to 238.6 kW; the LS-98PL sits at the bottom of that range with 83.5 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the LS-98 below it with 82 kW and the LS-108C above it with 89.5 kW. 157 Link-Belt models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 12 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelGM 4-71Ncorrect
Power83.5 kWcorrect
Rated speed1,850 rpmcorrect
Torque475.9correct
Speed at max. torque1,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement4,649 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance670.6correct
Unladen weight33,358 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Top speed3.2 km/hcorrect
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Fuel tank capacity227.1 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 2.5 kW/t (84 kW / 33.4 t)

Stronger than 11% of the crawler cranes in the register — out of 56 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 LS-98PL have?

The Link-Belt LS-98PL delivers 83.5 kW.

How much does the Link-Belt LS-98PL weigh?

The unladen weight is 33,358 kg.

What engine does the Link-Belt LS-98PL have?

4 cylinders, 4,649 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.

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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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