LINK-BELT 460 LX CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

Technical Description

The Link-Belt 460 LX is a powerful hydraulic crawler excavator engineered for demanding heavy construction and demolition applications. Powered by a turbocharged Isuzu engine with 600 cubic inches of displacement, this machine delivers 316 net horsepower at 1,950 rpm and generates maximum torque of 940 foot-pounds at 1,600 rpm, enabling exceptional digging and lifting capabilities. The excavator features an advanced Link-Belt Inte-LX® control system with five selectable working modes—Heavy, Standard, Lift, and Allied Attachment modes—that automatically optimize engine speed and pump output for varied operational requirements and fuel efficiency. With an operating weight of 101,200 pounds, the 460 LX delivers bucket digging forces up to 55,530 pounds and arm digging forces reaching 35,740 pounds in Auto Power-Up Mode, making it exceptionally versatile for excavation tasks. The machine accommodates bucket capacities ranging from 1.6 to 4.1 cubic yards, with four distinct boom and stick configurations offering maximum digging depths from 22.6 to 30.2 feet and maximum reach along ground from 36.1 to 43.4 feet. Its robust undercarriage features 50 shoes per side with 9.1-foot track gauge and maintains a low ground pressure of 7.7 psi for minimal ground disturbance. The dual hydraulic pump system provides 190.2 gallons per minute flow capacity at 4,970 psi relief pressure, while travel speeds reach 3.3 mph. Compact transport dimensions of 39.4 feet in length and 12 feet in width facilitate efficient job site mobility and relocation.