Overview
250 tons, and it can assemble itself.
The 298 Series 2 steps up to a 320-hp Cummins QSL9 and a heavier duty carrier built for 250-ton work. The main boom runs 60 to 290 ft, and with the luffing boom, luffing jib, and fixed jib stacked together, the 298 Series 2 reaches a 379 ft maximum tip height, one of the tallest configurations in Link-Belt’s current lattice crawler line.
An 11-piece counterweight system totals 220,000 lb combined (160,000 lb upper plus 60,000 lb carbody), self-lowered to the ground on removal cylinders. The boom hoist system is designed to lift off maximum boom or maximum boom plus jib and luffing attachment unassisted, meaning the crane can largely assemble itself on site.
Self-assembly capable
Luffing jib combo 379 ft
220,000 lb counterweight
Cummins QSL9
Tier 4 Final
Why the 298 Series 2
Heavy duty capacity, self-assembling carrier.
Self-assembly capable
Lifts off maximum boom or maximum boom plus jib and luffing attachment unassisted, speeding up mobilization.
Luffing jib to 379 ft
Luffing boom, luffing jib, and fixed jib stack to a 375 ft boom length and 379 ft tip height.
11-piece counterweight
160,000 lb upper plus two 30,000 lb carbody counterweights, 220,000 lb combined, self-lowering.
Cummins QSL9
320 hp Tier 4 Final/Stage IV diesel with 1,050 ft-lb peak torque, a step up from the QSB6.7 in the six smaller HSL/V models.
Rated capacity limiter
Boom hoist load cell system with geometrical data and function kick-outs for main boom, jib, and luffer configurations.
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 298 Series 2. Always refer to the in-cab Crane Rating Manual for allowable lifting capacities.
Lifting & Boom
| Maximum rated capacity | 250 US tons (226.8 mt) @ 15 ft |
| Main boom | 60 – 290 ft (18.2 – 88.4 m) |
| Fixed jib | 30 – 90 ft, offsets 10°, 20°, 30° |
| Max combination (fixed jib) | 250 ft boom + 90 ft jib, 342 ft 3 in tip |
| Luffing jib | 85 – 185 ft |
| Max combination (luffer) | 180 ft boom + 195 ft jib, 375.9 ft tip |
| Max combination (luffer + fixed jib) | 180 + 165 + 30 ft, 379 ft tip |
| Maximum boom angle | 82° |
Engine & Hydraulics
| Engine | Cummins QSL9, 6-cyl diesel |
| Rated power | 320 hp (239 kW) @ 1,800 rpm |
| Peak torque | 1,050 ft·lb @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final / Stage IV |
| Hydraulic reservoir | 119 gal (450 L) |
| Max hoist line pull / speed | 53,306 lb / 543.4 fpm |
| Max swing speed | 1.7 rpm |
Counterweight & Weight
| Counterweight system | 11-piece, self-lowering |
| Total counterweight | 220,000 lb (99,792 kg) |
| Working weight (full config) | 416,538 lb (188,938 kg) |
| Ground bearing pressure | 13.0 psi, full config |
| Main transport load | 88,440 lb |
Travel
| Maximum travel speed | 1 mph (1.6 km/h) |
| Gradeability | 30% |
| Assembly | Self-assembly capable |
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298 Series 2 Technical Data
Full specifications & capacity charts (PDF)
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298 Series 2 Luffer Technical Data
Luffing attachment specifications (PDF)
Questions, answered
Link-Belt 298 Series 2 FAQ
How much can the Link-Belt 298 Series 2 lift?
The Link-Belt 298 Series 2 has a maximum rated capacity of 250 US tons (226.8 metric tons) at a 15-foot radius.
What is the tallest configuration on the 298 Series 2?
With the luffing boom, luffing jib, and fixed jib combined (180 ft plus 165 ft plus 30 ft), the 298 Series 2 reaches a maximum tip height of 379 ft.
What engine powers the Link-Belt 298 Series 2?
A Cummins QSL9 six-cylinder diesel producing 320 hp (239 kW) at 1,800 rpm, available in Tier 4 Final/Stage IV or Tier 3/Stage IIIA configuration, with 1,050 ft-lb of peak torque.
Can the 298 Series 2 assemble itself?
Yes. The 298 Series 2 is self-assembly capable, using its own boom hoist system to lift off maximum boom or maximum boom plus jib and luffing attachment unassisted.
How much does the 298 Series 2 weigh working, and what is its ground bearing pressure?
Working weight in full lifting configuration is 416,538 lb (188,938 kg), with a ground bearing pressure of 13.0 psi at that configuration.
Can I rent or buy a Link-Belt 298 Series 2 from HOLT?
Yes. HOLT Crane & Equipment sells and rents the Link-Belt 298 Series 2 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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