01.12.2016

Another new Link-Belt crawler

Link-Belt will unveil the new 117 tonne 228 HSL at Conexpo next March, slotting in between the 100 tonne 218 HLS and 137 tonne 238 HSL cranes.

The crane is targeted at general contractors for applications such as steel erection, bridge work and pile driving. With a 71.6 metre main boom it has a maximum system length of just over 86 metres made up of 62.5 metres of main boom and a 22.8 metre jib.
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One of the main features of the new crane is ease of transport

Link Belt says that one of the main features of the new crane is ease of transport as it weighs less than 54.5 tonnes assembled including tracks and has a retracted track width of 3.6 metres. “There are markets that will appreciate the increased capacity with these transport weight options,” said Link-Belt product manager Scott Knight. “When stripped the main structure with self-erection equipment weighs less than 36.5 tonnes.”

The 228 HSL is powered by a Cummins QSB 6.7L tier 4 final diesel with operator selectable ‘auto-idle’ for maximum fuel economy. Matching main and auxiliary winches with the selectable free-fall are standard. The winches have a maximum line pull of 19,600kg and feature Link-Belt’s wet-style free-fall brakes on both drums. The 'Eco Winch' feature allows maximum line speeds when hoisting light loads with engine at idle, resulting in reduced fuel consumption. Hydraulic counterweight removal, upper hand rails, fold-down catwalks of the HSL are all included on the 228 HSL.
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Link-Belt will unveil the new 117 tonne 228 HSL at Conexpo

In the cab, the crane operator has increased visibility with on-board cameras covering the winch, rear and blind side. An audio/visual travel alarm system alerts operatives near the crane helped by the RCL monitoring system.
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With a maximum 71.6 metre main boom it has a maximum system height of just over 86 metres with a 62.5 metre main boom and 22.8 metre jib combination.