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Link-Belt RTC8040

Series: Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane

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The Link-Belt RTC8040 is a model in the Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane series. The engine delivers 158.2 hp (116.3 kW), with a displacement of 5,883 cm³. Torque is 561.3 Nm. Rated speed is 2,500 rpm. The unladen weight is 17,599 kg. Ground clearance is 652.3 mm. The tank holds 283.9 litres. The gearbox has 8 forward gears. There are also 2 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 303.2 litres. The oil fill is 16.7 litres. The electrical system runs on 12 V. The engine fitted is the C6,6. Tyre size: 23,5x25-20 ply. The Link-Belt Rough Terrain Crane series covers 32 models. Rated output within it ranges from 111.5 to 349.8 hp; the RTC8040 sits in the lower part of that range with 158.2 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the RTC8035 below it with 154.1 hp and the RTC8040 Series II above it with 167.3 hp. 157 Link-Belt models across 10 series are on record. The model is listed under Cranes & access platforms. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelC6.6correct
Power158.2 hp (116.3 kW)correct
Rated speed2,500 rpmcorrect
Torque561.3correct
Displacement5,883 cm³correct
Engine oil capacity16.7 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Ground clearance652.3correct
Unladen weight17,599 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typepowershift transmissioncorrect
Forward gears8correct
Reverse gears2correct
Tyre size23.5x25-20 plycorrect
System voltage12 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity303.2 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity283.9 lcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.6 kW/t (116 kW / 17.6 t)

Stronger than 17% of the mobile & rough terrain cranes in the register — out of 591 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 RTC8040 have?

The Link-Belt RTC8040 delivers 158 hp.

How much does the Link-Belt RTC8040 weigh?

The unladen weight is 17,599 kg.

What engine does the Link-Belt RTC8040 have?

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.

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Other models in this series

110 RT

75 RT

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HSP-18

HSP-22

HSP-8010

HSP-8018

HSP-8022

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HSP-8030

HSP-8040

HSP-8050

Sources: [1]

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