The Link-Belt 130 X2 excavator is a versatile heavy-duty hydraulic machine designed for excavation, lifting, grading, and auxiliary tool applications. It features two boom and stick configurations: Option 1 offers a max cutting height of 28.8 ft, max digging depth of 18.2 ft, max loading height of 21 ft, max reach along ground of 26.9 ft, and max vertical wall digging depth of 16.3 ft; Option 2 improves these figures with a max cutting height of 29.7 ft, max digging depth of 19.9 ft, max loading height of 22 ft, max reach along ground of 28.4 ft, and max vertical wall digging depth of 17.6 ft. Its bucket capacities range from 0.5 to 1 cubic yard, with a reference capacity of 0.7 cu yd. The machine’s compact shipping dimensions include a height of 9.5 ft and length of 25 ft. Powered by a turbocharged Isuzu AJ-4JJ1X engine with a displacement of 183.1 cubic inches, the 95 hp engine delivers a max torque of 265 lb-ft at 1600 rpm, optimized for fuel efficiency and emissions compliance. The hydraulic system supplies 68.2 gpm flow with a system pressure up to 4970 psi, featuring load-sensing power boost and multiple work modes for fuel savings or heavy lifting. The on-board computer dynamically allocates power for efficiency and performance. Operating weight is 28,440 lbs with ground pressure at 5 psi and max travel speed of 3.5 mph. The undercarriage has a track gauge of 6.6 ft, shoe size of 23.7 in, and includes seven track rollers per side. Swing mechanism offers a 14 rpm speed with a tail swing radius of 7 ft. Dimensions include a ground clearance of 1.5 ft, track length on ground of 9.2 ft, and width of 8.5 ft outside track. This excavator combines durable forged and cast components with reduced wear pins and bushings for long service life and reduced maintenance intervals.