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Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Specs

The Link-Belt 290 X2 is a hydraulic excavator in Link-Belt's X2 series, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site development, and material handling applications. It is equipped with a diesel engine, hydraulic system, boom and arm configuration, and an operator cab built for excavation productivity and control. The 290 X2 is commonly used for digging, trenching, loading, grading, and demolition support. As part of the Link-Belt excavator lineup, it is associated with tracked undercarriage mobility, attachment compatibility, and service access for routine maintenance. Specifications may vary by configuration, year, and market.


Boom/Stick 1

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Boom/Stick 1 specifications
Boom/Stick 1 Boom 20\'2\" (6150mm) / Stick 10\'5\" (3180mm)
Max Cutting Height 33.01 ft (10.06 m)
Max Digging Depth 23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Max Loading Height 23.27 ft (7.09 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 34.45 ft (10.50 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 20.08 ft (6.12 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 34.29 ft (10.45 m)

Boom/Stick 2

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Boom/Stick 2 specifications
Boom/Stick 2 Boom 20\'2\" (6150mm) / Stick 8\'8\" (2650mm)
Max Cutting Height 32.58 ft (9.93 m)
Max Digging Depth 21.56 ft (6.57 m)
Max Loading Height 22.77 ft (6.94 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 32.94 ft (10.04 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 10.96 ft (3.34 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 34.39 ft (10.48 m)

Boom/Stick 3

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Boom/Stick 3 specifications
Boom/Stick 3 Boom 20\'2\" (6150mm) / Stick 12\'0\" (3660mm)
Max Cutting Height 34.09 ft (10.39 m)
Max Digging Depth 24.87 ft (7.58 m)
Max Loading Height 24.25 ft (7.39 m)
Max Reach Along Ground 36.06 ft (10.99 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth 22.05 ft (6.72 m)
Shipping Height Of Unit 11.36 ft (3.46 m)
Shipping Length Of Unit 34.36 ft (10.47 m)

Buckets

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Buckets specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity 2.5 cu yd
Minimum Bucket Capacity 0.8 cu yd
Reference Bucket Capacity 1.9 cu yd

Dimensions

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.55 ft (0.47 m)
Height 11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.41 ft (3.17 m)
Length 34.42 ft (10.49 m)
Length Of Track On Ground 13.06 ft (3.98 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance 3.91 ft (1.19 m)
Tail Swing Radius 10.34 ft (3.15 m)
Weight 65,700.00 lbs (29,801.06 kg)
Width 11.17 ft (3.40 m)
Width To Outside Of Tracks 11.16 ft (3.40 m)

Engine

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration Turbocharged with Intercooler
Displacement 476.00 cu in (7,800.26 cu cm)
Engine Make 2353
Engine Model AH-6HK1XYSS
Max Torque 627.00 lbs ft (850.09 nm)
Net Power 207.00 hp (154.36 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Torque Measured @ 1500 rpm

Operational

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Fuel Capacity 118.90 gal (450.04 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity 128.40 gpm (485.99 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 79.30 gal (300.15 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure 4970 psi
Operating Voltage 24 V
Operating Weight 65,700.00 lbs (29,801.06 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity 1.60 gal (6.06 l)

Swing Mechanism

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed 10.2 rpm
Swing Torque 68,224.00 lbs ft (92,498.10 nm)

Undercarriage

Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure 6.24 psi
Max Travel Speed 3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Number Of Carrier Rollers Per Side 2
Number Of Shoes Per Side 50
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side 9
Shoe Size 31.50 in (80.01 cm)
Track Gauge 8.54 ft (2.60 m)
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