Overview
150 tons, the mid-size step in the HSL line.
The 238 HSL sits between the 228 HSL and 248 HSL in Link-Belt’s current lineup, built around a 50 to 260 ft tube boom that reaches a 314.2 ft tip height with the 30 to 80 ft fixed jib. It rides on a crawler lower with 44-inch track shoes for an average ground bearing pressure of 10.51 psi in full lifting configuration.
A Cummins QSB6.7 (270 hp, Tier 4 Final) powers independent hydraulic drums, boom hoist, swing, and travel. The HSL rated capacity limiter is a boom hoist load cell system that reads out boom and jib geometry, load radius, and tip height for the operator in real time.
50–260 ft tube boom
314.2 ft max tip
44 in track shoes
HSL rated capacity limiter
Tier 4 Final
Why the 238 HSL
150 tons without stepping up to 200.
50–260 ft tube boom
Reaches 314.2 ft of tip height with the 230 ft boom plus 80 ft fixed jib combination at 5°, 15°, or 25° offset.
44 in track shoes
Wide crawler lower keeps average ground bearing pressure at 10.51 psi in full working configuration.
HSL rated capacity limiter
Boom hoist load cell system with geometrical data, audible alarm, pre-warning light, and anti-two-block indicator.
Cummins QSB6.7
270 hp Tier 4 Final diesel with 730 ft-lb peak torque and a 122-gallon fuel tank.
Hydraulic boom foot pin removal
Speeds up assembly and teardown between jobs without manual pin knockout.
Backed by HOLT
Sold, rented, and serviced by HOLT’s factory-trained technicians across north, northeast, central, and west Texas, and southern New Mexico, with genuine Link-Belt parts.
Specifications
The full technical picture.
Representative specifications for the Link-Belt 238 HSL. Always refer to the in-cab Crane Rating Manual for allowable lifting capacities.
Lifting & Boom
| Maximum rated capacity | 150 US tons @ 14 ft |
| Main boom (tube) | 50 – 260 ft |
| Fixed jib | 30 – 80 ft, offsets 5°, 15°, 25° |
| Max combination | 230 ft boom + 80 ft jib |
| Max tip height (fixed jib) | 314.2 ft |
| Max hoist line pull / speed | 46,924 lb / 502 fpm |
Engine
| Engine | Cummins QSB6.7, 6-cyl diesel |
| Rated power | 270 hp (201 kW) |
| Peak torque | 730 ft·lb @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final |
| Fuel tank | 122 gal (460 L) |
Weight & Ground Bearing
| Working weight (full config) | 262,677 lb (119,148 kg) |
| Ground bearing pressure | 10.51 psi |
| Main transport load | 87,000 lb w/o tracks |
Crawler
| Track shoes | 44 in wide |
| Live mast | 26 ft (7.92 m) |
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238 HSL Technical Data
Full specifications & capacity charts (PDF)
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238 HSL Brochure
Overview & feature highlights (PDF)
Questions, answered
Link-Belt 238 HSL FAQ
How much can the Link-Belt 238 HSL lift?
The Link-Belt 238 HSL has a maximum rated capacity of 150 US tons at a 14-foot radius.
What is the maximum tip height of the 238 HSL?
Maximum tip height is 314.2 ft with the 230 ft boom plus 80 ft fixed jib combination.
What engine powers the Link-Belt 238 HSL?
A Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Final six-cylinder diesel producing 270 hp (201 kW), with 730 ft-lb of peak torque.
How much does the 238 HSL weigh working, and what is its ground bearing pressure?
Working weight in full lifting configuration is 262,677 lb (119,148 kg), with an average ground bearing pressure of 10.51 psi on 44-inch track shoes.
Where does the 238 HSL fit in Link-Belt’s lattice crawler line?
The 238 HSL sits between the 228 HSL (130 tons) and the 248 HSL (200 tons) in Link-Belt’s current lattice crawler lineup, at 150 US tons.
Can I rent or buy a Link-Belt 238 HSL from HOLT?
Yes. HOLT Crane & Equipment sells and rents the Link-Belt 238 HSL 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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