Overview
Full-size capacity in a tighter footprint.
The 85|RT brings big-crane capability to sites where a larger carrier won’t fit. Its five-section full-power boom telescopes to 142 ft, and with the optional SmartFly bi-fold attachment it reaches a 209 ft tip height. V-CALC lets you set outriggers in confined footprints and still know your exact rated capacity in real time.
Every function is orchestrated through Link-Belt Pulse 2.0, a 10-inch touchscreen operating system with an integrated rated capacity limiter, telematics, and Wi-Fi software updates. Four steering modes and 4×2/4×4 drive get it into position; a Cummins QSB6.7 gets it there at up to 20 mph.
Five-section boom
V-CALC outriggers
Pulse 2.0
Tier 4F / Stage IV
Telematics
Why the 85|RT
Engineered for uptime and control.
Pulse 2.0 operating system
10-inch touchscreen with integrated RCL, anti-two-block, real-time load and radius, operator-set alarms, and Wi-Fi updates.
V-CALC outriggers
Variable confined-area lifting: fully extended, intermediate, or retracted footprints with live 360° charts and swing arrest.
Four steering modes
Two-wheel front, two-wheel rear, four-wheel, and crab, plus 4×2 and 4×4 drive for off-highway travel.
Five-section boom
38-142 ft of full-power boom with two extend modes (EM1, EM2) tuned for superior capacity at length.
Telematics standard
Cellular location, usage, maintenance, and fault-code monitoring, so your fleet team sees the machine before it calls in.
All-day cab
Fully enclosed cab with ATC climate control, camera displays, and the internal RCL light bar in constant view.
Specifications
The full technical picture.
Representative specifications for the Link-Belt 85|RT. Always refer to the in-cab Crane Rating Manual for allowable lifting capacities.
Lifting & Boom
| Maximum rated capacity | 85 US tons (80 mt) @ 8 ft |
| Main boom | 38 – 142 ft (11.58 – 43.28 m) |
| Boom sections | Five, formed construction |
| Boom extend modes | Two (EM1–EM2) |
| Boom elevation | −3° to 80° |
| Max tip height (main boom) | 151 ft (46.0 m) |
| Max tip height (SmartFly) | 209 ft (63.7 m) |
| Fly | 35 – 58 ft bi-fold, offsettable 0–45° |
| Counterweight | 19,200 lb (8.8 t) |
Engine & Drivetrain
| Engine | Cummins QSB6.7, 6-cyl diesel |
| Rated power | 270 hp (201 kW) @ 2,000 rpm |
| Peak torque | 730 ft·lb (990 N·m) @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emissions | Tier 4F / Stage IV (Tier 3 avail.) |
| Transmission | Powershift 3-speed, 6F / 6R |
| Drive | 4×2 and 4×4 |
| Max travel speed | 20 mph (32 km/h) |
| Gradeability | 29% (base machine) |
| Fuel tank | 75 gal (283.9 L) |
Carrier & Outriggers
| Carrier width | 10 ft 7 in (3.22 m) |
| Wheelbase | 14 ft 7 in (4.45 m) |
| Steering modes | Front, rear, four-wheel, crab |
| Tires | 26.5 × 25, 32-ply earthmover |
| Outriggers | Four single-stage, V-CALC |
| Main jack reaction | 98,000 lb (44,452 kg) |
Winches, Swing & Tech
| Main winch rope (rear) | 600 ft (182.9 m), 3/4 in |
| Aux winch rope (front) | 500 ft (152.4 m), 3/4 in |
| Max line pull | 18,603 lb (82.8 kN) |
| Swing | 360° continuous @ 1.9 rpm |
| Operating system | Link-Belt Pulse 2.0, 10 in |
| Monitoring | Telematics + Wi-Fi updates |
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85|RT Technical Data
Full specifications & capacity charts (PDF)
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85|RT Brochure
Overview & feature highlights (PDF)
On the job
The 85|RT at work.
Questions, answered
Link-Belt 85|RT FAQ
How much can the Link-Belt 85|RT lift?
The Link-Belt 85|RT has a maximum rated capacity of 85 US tons (80 metric tons) at an 8-foot radius over the front.
What is the maximum tip height of the 85|RT?
Maximum tip height is 151 ft (46.0 m) on the main boom, and up to 209 ft (63.7 m) with the optional SmartFly bi-fold fly extended to 58 ft.
What engine powers the Link-Belt 85|RT?
A Cummins QSB6.7 six-cylinder diesel producing 270 hp (201 kW) in Tier 4 Final / Stage IV configuration, or 260 hp in Tier 3 / Stage IIIA.
How long is the main boom on the 85|RT?
The 85|RT uses a five-section full-power boom that extends from 38 ft to 142 ft (11.58–43.28 m), with two operator-selectable extend modes (EM1 and EM2).
Can I rent or buy a Link-Belt 85|RT from HOLT?
Yes. HOLT Crane & Equipment sells and rents the Link-Belt 85|RT across north, northeast, central, and west Texas, and southern New Mexico, backed by factory-trained service and genuine parts. Call 877-275-1520 for availability.
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