Link-Belt 298 HSL Series 2 Specifications

 In late 2016 Link-Belt introduced the new 250-ton (226-mt) 298 Series 2 lattice crawler crane, built upon its highly successful predecessor, the 298 HSL. The new transport package and combination boom tip improve upon the 298 HSL Series 2 and continue to deliver great capacities.

Luffing Attachment

The new boom design is the capstone of the 298 Series 2 and allows the working combination boom tip section to remain in place when transitioning from conventional mode to luffer with a maximum combination of 180 ft. (54.8 m) of luffing boom and 195 ft. (59.4 m) of luffing jib. In order to provide quick conversion from conventional style lifting to a luffing configuration, the assembly has been simplified with the advent of the following:

• Semi-bore weldments for pin locations
• “Point of use” storage provisions for all components
• Stop bolts for quick pin alignment

A new luffing jib transport package with lifting lugs simplifies and expedites luffer assembly. The rear post will scissor into place by means of alignment links. The transport package also comes assembled with nylon rope reeving to assist with initial luffing jib wire rope hoist reeving. Once the rear post is in working position, all luffing jib pendant connections are made and the luffer is ready to be raised for work. All assembly is done from the ground with no work at height exposure.

Conventional Lift Crane

The 298 Series 2 also features a new base section and 12 in. (30.48 cm) wide boom walkway. Bar pendants with storage brackets replace dual wire rope pendants.   

Conventional boom length will remain the same as the 298 HSL at 60 ft. – 290 ft. (18.2 – 88.39 m). The maximum tip height of the boom and jib 250 ft. + 90 ft. (76.2 + 27.43 m)] is 342 ft. 3.2 in. (104.32 m). 

Additional Features 

The 298 Series 2 comes with a Cummins QSL 9 Tier 4 engine. Providing greater fuel efficiency is with the ECO winch system, resulting in lowered operating cost, less engine RPM under load, and fewer emissions. When activated by the operator, ECO hoist provides maximum line speed with lighter loads all with the engine under 1, 000 RPM. Also, the standard equipped is operator-selectable “auto-engine shutdown” allowing the engine to shut down after extended periods of inactivity, so long as critical operating criteria are met. 

The crane operator is assisted by anon-board high-resolution rearview camera that helps monitor Jobsite conditions. An audio/visual travel alarm system informs crew members on the ground. The RCL monitoring system provides the operator all lift information, is extremely intuitive and allows the operator to set swing and other control parameters creating virtual walls with audio, visual alarms and function kick-out.

250 ton | 226.8 mt

Heavy duty combination top section for conventional and luffing jib configurations

Bar pendants

Boom walkways

Quiet, smooth running, fuel efficient Cummins QSL9 Tier 4 Final power with 320 hp

Matching front and rear drums - 35.3 in wide, grooved for 28mm rope

Optional free-fall

Optional third drum mounts in boom

11-piece modular counterweight system with remote control operated hydraulic removal system

Standard collapsible upper guard rails