Technical Description
The Link-Belt 290 LX Road Builder is a high-performance crawler excavator engineered for demanding excavation and road-building applications. Powered by a turbocharged, intercooled CC-6BG1TC engine with a displacement of 396 cubic inches, it delivers 177 horsepower at 2,200 rpm and 443 lb-ft of torque at 1,800 rpm. The machine features a robust hydraulic system with a flow capacity of 116.8 gpm and a relief valve pressure of 4,970 psi, ensuring efficient and responsive operation. With a maximum operating weight of 71,266 lbs, the 290 LX Road Builder offers excellent stability and traction. Its undercarriage is designed for durability, featuring 8 track rollers and 48 shoes per side, a 27.6-inch shoe width, and a track gauge of 9.7 feet, resulting in a ground pressure of 7.6 psi. The excavator provides two boom/stick configurations: Option 1 delivers a max cutting height of 34.2 ft, digging depth of 22.7 ft, loading height of 24.3 ft, and reach along ground of 34.6 ft; Option 2 offers a max cutting height of 38.7 ft, digging depth of 18.8 ft, loading height of 28.3 ft, and the same reach. The machine’s dimensions include a shipping height of 11 ft, shipping length of 33 ft, ground clearance of 2.4 ft, and a tail swing radius of 10.5 ft. The hydraulic system includes a swing drive fluid capacity of 1.6 gal, and the cooling system holds 7.7 gal. The 290 LX Road Builder is equipped with a 24-volt electrical system, a 50-amp alternator, and a fuel capacity of 89.9 gal, supporting extended operation in the field.
