Overview
200 tons on a proven platform.
The 248 HSL is Link-Belt’s established 200-ton lattice crawler, built around a 55 to 285 ft tube boom that reaches a 348.4 ft tip height with the 30 to 100 ft fixed jib. An 11-piece counterweight system totals 137,840 lb of upper counterweight, self-lowered to the ground on the crane’s own removal cylinders.
The 248 HSL runs alongside the newer 248|V in Link-Belt’s current lineup rather than being replaced by it. Both are 200-ton machines; the 248|V adds a touchscreen limiter and luffing jib option, while the 248 HSL remains a proven fixed-jib platform with the same 200-ton base rating. A Cummins QSB6.7 (270 hp) drives independent hydraulic boom hoist, swing, and travel.
55–285 ft tube boom
348.4 ft max tip
11-piece counterweight
1.7 rpm swing
Tier 4 Final
Why the 248 HSL
200 tons of proven HSL platform.
55–285 ft tube boom
Reaches 348.4 ft of tip height with the 245 ft boom plus 100 ft fixed jib combination.
11-piece counterweight
137,840 lb of upper counterweight in an 11-piece system, self-lowered to the ground with removal cylinders.
HSL rated capacity limiter
Boom hoist load cell system with geometrical data, function kick-outs, and anti-two-block indicator standard.
Cummins QSB6.7
270 hp Tier 4 Final diesel with 730 ft-lb peak torque and a 122-gallon fuel tank.
1.7 rpm swing
Two-speed swing system with a 360° multi-plate brake and four-position house lock.
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 248 HSL. Always refer to the in-cab Crane Rating Manual for allowable lifting capacities.
Lifting & Boom
| Maximum rated capacity | 200 US tons @ 12 ft |
| Main boom (tube) | 55 – 285 ft |
| Fixed jib | 30 – 100 ft, offsets 5°, 15°, 25° |
| Max combination | 245 ft boom + 100 ft jib |
| Max tip height (fixed jib) | 348.4 ft |
| Maximum boom angle | 82° |
| 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) |
| Max swing speed | 1.7 rpm |
Counterweight & Weight
| Counterweight system | 11-piece, self-lowering |
| Total upper counterweight | 137,840 lb (62,523 kg) |
| Working weight (full config) | 349,711 lb |
| Ground bearing pressure | 14.09 psi |
| Main transport load | 88,300 lb w/o tracks |
Cab & Controls
| Cab entry | Sliding entry door |
| Heater | 18,750 BTU/hr hot water |
| Air conditioner | 15,880 BTU/hr |
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248 HSL Technical Data
Full specifications & capacity charts (PDF)
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248 HSL Brochure
Overview & feature highlights (PDF)
Questions, answered
Link-Belt 248 HSL FAQ
How much can the Link-Belt 248 HSL lift?
The Link-Belt 248 HSL has a maximum rated capacity of 200 US tons at a 12-foot radius.
What is the maximum tip height of the 248 HSL?
Maximum tip height is 348.4 ft with the 245 ft boom plus 100 ft fixed jib combination.
What engine powers the Link-Belt 248 HSL?
A Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Final six-cylinder diesel producing 270 hp (201 kW), with 730 ft-lb of peak torque.
What is the difference between the 248 HSL and the 248|V?
Both are current 200-ton Link-Belt lattice crawlers and both remain in the lineup. The 248|V is the newer of the two, adding a 12-inch HSL-2 touchscreen limiter, iCraneTrax telematics, and a luffing jib option not offered on the 248 HSL.
How much does the 248 HSL weigh working, and what is its ground bearing pressure?
Working weight in full lifting configuration is 349,711 lb, with a ground bearing pressure of 14.09 psi.
Can I rent or buy a Link-Belt 248 HSL from HOLT?
Yes. HOLT Crane & Equipment sells and rents the Link-Belt 248 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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