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Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518 specifications

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Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518: crawler cranes.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
LS-78	Net Power 84 hp Operating Weight 50,561 lb
LS-98	Net Power 110 hp Operating Weight 60,427 lb
LS-108B	Net Power 110 hp Width Of Shoes 24.1 in
LS-118	Net Power 178 hp Width Of Shoes 30 in
LS-318	Net Power 171 hp Width Of Shoes 17 in
LS-338	Net Power 171 hp Width Of Shoes 38 in
LS-418A	Net Power 190 hp Width Of Shoes 38.2 in
LS-518	Net Power 245.5 hp Width Of Shoes 44 in

LS-78 to LS-518 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
Link-Belt	LS-78 to LS-518	8	LS-78, LS-98, LS-108B, LS-118, LS-318, LS-338, and 2 more

Engine
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Number Of Cylinders	3	4	4	6	6	6	6	8
Engine Model	GM 3-71N	GM 4-71N	GM4-71N	GM6-71N	GM 6-71N	GM6-71N	GM 6-71N	GM 8V-71N
Net Power	84 hp	110 hp	110 hp	178 hp	171 hp	171 hp	190 hp	245.5 hp
Power Measured @	1,815 rpm	1,850 rpm	1,840 rpm	2,100 rpm	1,915 rpm	1,915 rpm	2,060 rpm	2,100 rpm
Max Torque	271 lb-ft	351 lb-ft	351 lb-ft	531 lb-ft	532 lb-ft	532 lb-ft	558 lb-ft	710 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in

Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Displacement	213 cu in	284 cu in	284 cu in	426 cu in	426 cu in	426 cu in	568 cu in

Specification	LS-318
Battery	1

Operational
Specification	LS-78	LS-98
Operating Weight	50,561 lb	60,427 lb

Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Fuel Capacity	43 gal	58 gal	60 gal	58 gal	106 gal	106 gal	100 gal	85.1 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	24 V

Transmission and speeds
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Max Speed	1.2 mph	1.8 mph	1.7 mph	2.2 mph	0.9 mph	0.9 mph	1.1 mph	1.1 mph

Undercarriage
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Width Of Shoes	24 in	24.1 in	24.1 in	30 in	17 in	38 in	38.2 in	44 in

Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-318	LS-418A	LS-518
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8	9	8	12	14

Specification	LS-98	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Number Of Shoes Per Side	43	47	37	43	48	52

Specification	LS-98	LS-118	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Ground Pressure	8 psi	8.1 psi	8.5 psi	9.8 psi	8.2 psi

Boom
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	30 ft	40 ft	40 ft	40 ft	25 ft	25 ft	50 ft	50 ft
Swing Speed	4.2 rpm	4 rpm	4 rpm	4 rpm	3.2 rpm	3.2 rpm	2.9 rpm	3 rpm

Specification	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-518
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	130 ft	160.1 ft	150 ft	150 ft	130 ft

Dimensions and weight
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Transport Width	9.9 ft	8.4 ft	11 ft	9 ft	11 ft	16.7 ft	17.2 ft	16.1 ft
Transport Height	14.1 ft	15 ft	26.1 ft	27.3 ft	11.5 ft	37.6 ft	38.5 ft	39.3 ft
Ground Clearance	1.1 ft	1.1 ft	3.1 ft	1.2 ft	1.2 ft	1.2 ft	1.2 ft	1.5 ft

Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A
Tail Swing Radius	10.1 ft	11.5 ft	11.4 ft	11.7 ft	15.2 ft	15.2 ft	16.4 ft

Specification	LS-98	LS-418A
Counterweight Clearance	3.8 ft	3.9 ft

Specification	LS-118
Operating Width	12.5 ft

Specification	LS-318
Gradeability	37 %

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
LS-78 to LS-518	25

Ratios
Figure	LS-78	LS-98
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	1.7	1.8

Figure	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.51 gal	0.53 gal	0.55 gal	0.33 gal	0.62 gal	0.62 gal	0.53 gal	0.35 gal

Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518: crawler crane

LS-78 to LS-518: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
Heavy Equipment Forums	crawler crane	Link-Belt and the LS108 line that the LS-78, LS-98, LS-108B belongs to (no title names the exact model). That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead	9

Morin Tagmaster In Linkbelt Ls 98 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2026-02-11)
Link Belt Ls 108 Capacity (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2022-09-03)
Link Belt Ls 78 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2022-08-14)
1977 Linkbelt Ls108 (Heavy Equipment Forums, 2020-08-21)

Used market for the LS-78 to LS-518 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	Link-Belt crawler crane	22

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
LS-78	1	1977	$50,000	$50,000	$50,000	None shown
LS-98	4	1964 to 1975	$10,000	$20,000	$18,000	None shown
LS-108B	4	1963 to 1981	$25,000	$45,000	$35,000	1,963
LS-118	5	1975 to 1980	$25,000	$59,900	$48,000	1,900
LS-318	1	Not stated	$43,000	$43,000	$43,000	None shown
LS-338	2	1975 to 1976	None shown	None shown	None shown	None shown
LS-418A	2	1982 to 1989	$119,000	$119,000	$119,000	None shown
LS-518	3	1974 to 1981	$75,000	$215,000	$145,000	None shown

LS-78 to LS-518: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	Link-Belt together with the crawler crane LS-78, LS-98, LS-108B, LS-118	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-78 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-98 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-108B — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-118 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-318 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-338 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-418A — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: Link-Belt LS-518 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Heavy Equipment Forums thread index for Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518 — Heavy Equipment Forums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for Link-Belt LS-78 — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for Link-Belt — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

Recorded observations — Forum-title snapshot
Observation field	Recorded value
Title count	9
Forum indexes	Heavy Equipment Forums
Search wording	the LS-78 to LS-518 crawler crane
Latest title quoted by the reference	Morin Tagmaster In Linkbelt Ls 98

Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518: Configuration records

LS-78

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	3
Engine Model	GM 3-71N
Net Power	84 hp
Power Measured @	1,815 rpm
Displacement	213 cu in
Max Torque	271 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Operating Weight	50,561 lb
Fuel Capacity	43 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	1.2 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	24 in
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	30 ft
Swing Speed	4.2 rpm
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	9.9 ft
Transport Height	14.1 ft
Ground Clearance	1.1 ft
Tail Swing Radius	10.1 ft

Source

LS-98

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	GM 4-71N
Net Power	110 hp
Power Measured @	1,850 rpm
Displacement	284 cu in
Max Torque	351 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Operating Weight	60,427 lb
Fuel Capacity	58 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	1.8 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	24.1 in
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	9
Number Of Shoes Per Side	43
Ground Pressure	8 psi
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	40 ft
Swing Speed	4 rpm
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	8.4 ft
Transport Height	15 ft
Ground Clearance	1.1 ft
Tail Swing Radius	11.5 ft
Counterweight Clearance	3.8 ft

Source

LS-108B

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Engine Model	GM4-71N
Net Power	110 hp
Power Measured @	1,840 rpm
Displacement	284 cu in
Max Torque	351 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	60 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	1.7 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	24.1 in
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	40 ft
Swing Speed	4 rpm
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	130 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	11 ft
Transport Height	26.1 ft
Ground Clearance	3.1 ft
Tail Swing Radius	11.4 ft

Source

LS-118

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	GM6-71N
Net Power	178 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	426 cu in
Max Torque	531 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	58 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	2.2 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	30 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	47
Ground Pressure	8.1 psi
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	40 ft
Swing Speed	4 rpm
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	160.1 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	9 ft
Transport Height	27.3 ft
Ground Clearance	1.2 ft
Tail Swing Radius	11.7 ft
Operating Width	12.5 ft

Source

LS-318

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	GM 6-71N
Net Power	171 hp
Power Measured @	1,915 rpm
Max Torque	532 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Battery	1
Operational
Fuel Capacity	106 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	0.9 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	17 in
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Number Of Shoes Per Side	37
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	25 ft
Swing Speed	3.2 rpm
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	150 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	11 ft
Transport Height	11.5 ft
Ground Clearance	1.2 ft
Tail Swing Radius	15.2 ft
Gradeability	37 %

Source

LS-338

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	GM6-71N
Net Power	171 hp
Power Measured @	1,915 rpm
Displacement	426 cu in
Max Torque	532 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	106 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	0.9 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	38 in
Number Of Shoes Per Side	43
Ground Pressure	8.5 psi
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	25 ft
Swing Speed	3.2 rpm
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	150 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	16.7 ft
Transport Height	37.6 ft
Ground Clearance	1.2 ft
Tail Swing Radius	15.2 ft

Source

LS-418A

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	6
Engine Model	GM 6-71N
Net Power	190 hp
Power Measured @	2,060 rpm
Displacement	426 cu in
Max Torque	558 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	100 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	1.1 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	38.2 in
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	12
Number Of Shoes Per Side	48
Ground Pressure	9.8 psi
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	50 ft
Swing Speed	2.9 rpm
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	17.2 ft
Transport Height	38.5 ft
Ground Clearance	1.2 ft
Tail Swing Radius	16.4 ft
Counterweight Clearance	3.9 ft

Source

LS-518

Specification	Source figure
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	8
Engine Model	GM 8V-71N
Net Power	245.5 hp
Power Measured @	2,100 rpm
Displacement	568 cu in
Max Torque	710 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in
Operational
Fuel Capacity	85.1 gal
Operating Voltage	24 V
Transmission and speeds
Max Speed	1.1 mph
Undercarriage
Width Of Shoes	44 in
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	14
Number Of Shoes Per Side	52
Ground Pressure	8.2 psi
Boom
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	50 ft
Swing Speed	3 rpm
Max Height @ Max Raise Angle - No Jib	130 ft
Dimensions and weight
Transport Width	16.1 ft
Transport Height	39.3 ft
Ground Clearance	1.5 ft

Source

Compare Link-Belt LS-78, LS-98, LS-108B, LS-118, LS-318, LS-338, LS-418A, LS-518

Engine
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Number Of Cylinders	3	4	4	6	6	6	6	8
Engine Model	GM 3-71N	GM 4-71N	GM4-71N	GM6-71N	GM 6-71N	GM6-71N	GM 6-71N	GM 8V-71N
Net Power	84 hp	110 hp	110 hp	178 hp	171 hp	171 hp	190 hp	245.5 hp
Power Measured @	1,815 rpm	1,850 rpm	1,840 rpm	2,100 rpm	1,915 rpm	1,915 rpm	2,060 rpm	2,100 rpm
Max Torque	271 lb-ft	351 lb-ft	351 lb-ft	531 lb-ft	532 lb-ft	532 lb-ft	558 lb-ft	710 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,200 rpm
Bore	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in	4.3 in
Stroke	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in	5 in

Operational
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Fuel Capacity	43 gal	58 gal	60 gal	58 gal	106 gal	106 gal	100 gal	85.1 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	24 V

Transmission and speeds
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Max Speed	1.2 mph	1.8 mph	1.7 mph	2.2 mph	0.9 mph	0.9 mph	1.1 mph	1.1 mph

Undercarriage
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Width Of Shoes	24 in	24.1 in	24.1 in	30 in	17 in	38 in	38.2 in	44 in

Boom
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Min Height @ Max Raise Angle	30 ft	40 ft	40 ft	40 ft	25 ft	25 ft	50 ft	50 ft
Swing Speed	4.2 rpm	4 rpm	4 rpm	4 rpm	3.2 rpm	3.2 rpm	2.9 rpm	3 rpm

Dimensions and weight
Specification	LS-78	LS-98	LS-108B	LS-118	LS-318	LS-338	LS-418A	LS-518
Transport Width	9.9 ft	8.4 ft	11 ft	9 ft	11 ft	16.7 ft	17.2 ft	16.1 ft
Transport Height	14.1 ft	15 ft	26.1 ft	27.3 ft	11.5 ft	37.6 ft	38.5 ft	39.3 ft
Ground Clearance	1.1 ft	1.1 ft	3.1 ft	1.2 ft	1.2 ft	1.2 ft	1.2 ft	1.5 ft

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Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518 specifications

Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518: crawler crane

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Link-Belt LS-78 to LS-518: Configuration records