en.Wedoany.com Reported - Link-Belt has added a 200-ton class model to its medium-sized lattice boom crawler crane product line—the 248|V, the latest evolution of the brand's 248 platform after 20 years of development.

The 248|V features a main boom length adjustable from 55 to 282 feet, with a fixed jib length ranging from 30 to 100 feet. A 20-foot heavy-duty combination top section is available to accommodate configurations such as fixed jib, luffing jib, 30-ton heavy-duty top extension, and pile driving guide frame.

To suit pile driving and vibratory hammer applications, the upper frame is equipped with standard power pack mounting lugs. Quick reeving button-type wire rope terminals are also standard, helping simplify rigging installation and speed up equipment setup.

The newly designed 25-foot base section is integrated into the main transport component, which weighs 90,500 pounds. This base section includes a free-fall capable reeving winch, quick self-assembly cylinders, luffing pin positions, and rod sling storage points.

The luffing jib has a rated capacity of 48 tons, with an operating length adjustable from 85 to 185 feet and an angle range of 88 to 65 degrees, and can be fitted with an optional top extension. The fan bracket of the luffing jib is supported by an integrated transport frame built into the luffing base section, facilitating self-assembly of the equipment.

The 248|V's luffing jib also adds a 10-foot extension section and an optional third drum (interchangeable with other machines in the same series), aimed at improving operational precision in complex working conditions. With the addition of the 10-foot extension and third drum, the operating weight of this model is 9,100 pounds.

Crowded job sites can be managed via the swing boundary system. The newly equipped hydraulic upper counterweight removal system accelerates disassembly and installation processes.

Compared to its predecessor, a key upgrade of the 248|V is its HSL-2 load moment limiter and 12-inch touchscreen display. This telematics tool provides operators with real-time geometric data such as wind speed, tilt angle, trim angle, and ground bearing pressure, with visual and alert notifications. The HSL-2 system also supports counterweight sensing, step-by-step guided calibration, and advanced diagnostics, helping improve on-site decision-making efficiency.

The HVAC auxiliary power unit can operate independently of the main engine, powering the display, cameras, lighting, radio, and air conditioning system. According to Link-Belt, this design stems from customer demand, allowing contractors to reduce fuel consumption and decrease operating hours of the Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Final engine. This engine powers the swing, rear, front, third drum, and main boom hoist winches.

Other upgrades include anti-glare LED lighting, fall arrest anchor points, and widened steps to enhance operational accessibility and safety.

Key specifications of the Link-Belt 248|V are as follows: rated lifting capacity of 200 tons; main boom length from 55 to 275 feet; fixed jib length from 30 to 100 feet; luffing jib length from 85 to 185 feet; powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 Final/Stage V engine; maximum hoist line pull/speed of 46,925 lbs/533 ft per minute; operating weight of 359,286 lbs; main transport component weight (including base section) of 90,632 lbs.

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