Category : Excavators ➔ Manufacturer : Link-Belt ➔ Model : 290 X2 ➔
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 Excavator Option 1
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height
33.10 ft (10.09 m)
Max Digging Depth
23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Max Loading Height
23.30 ft (7.10 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
34.50 ft (10.52 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
20.10 ft (6.13 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
10.70 ft (3.26 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
34.30 ft (10.45 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height
32.60 ft (9.94 m)
Max Digging Depth
21.60 ft (6.58 m)
Max Loading Height
22.80 ft (6.95 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
33.00 ft (10.06 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
18.90 ft (5.76 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
34.40 ft (10.49 m)
Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height
34.10 ft (10.39 m)
Max Digging Depth
24.90 ft (7.59 m)
Max Loading Height
24.30 ft (7.41 m)
Max Reach Along Ground
36.10 ft (11.00 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth
22.10 ft (6.74 m)
Shipping Height of Unit
11.40 ft (3.47 m)
Shipping Length of Unit
34.40 ft (10.49 m)
Bucket
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity
2.50 cu yd (1.91 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity
0.80 cu yd (0.61 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity
1.90 cu yd (1.45 cu m)
Dimensions
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Height - Top of Cab
10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length of Track on Ground
13.10 ft (3.99 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance
4.00 ft (1.22 m)
Tail Swing Radius
10.40 ft (3.17 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks
11.20 ft (3.41 m)
Engine
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration
Turbocharged with Intercooler
Displacement
476.00 cu in (7,800.26 cu cm)
Engine Model
AH-6HK1XYSS
Max Torque
627.00 lbs ft (850.09 nm)
Net Power
207.00 hp (154.36 kw)
Power Measured @
1800 rpm
Torque Measured @
1500 rpm
Operating Specifications
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Operating Specifications 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 volts
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
Undercarriage
Link-Belt 290 X2 Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure
6.3 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
8.60 ft (2.62 m)
