Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Specs

Category: Excavators ➔
Manufacturer: Link-Belt ➔
Model: 8000 Quantum ➔

Introducing the Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator, a powerful and versatile machine designed for efficient and precise excavation tasks. With various boom/stick options offering impressive cutting height, digging depth, and reach capabilities, along with a maximum bucket capacity of 6 cubic yards, this excavator is built to handle a wide range of projects. Featuring a turbocharged engine, superior hydraulic system, and robust undercarriage, the Link-Belt 8000 Quantum ensures reliable performance and productivity on the job site.

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Cutting Height	38.60 ft (11.77 m)
Max Digging Depth	23.10 ft (7.04 m)
Max Loading Height	25.90 ft (7.89 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	39.40 ft (12.01 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	16.60 ft (5.06 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	42.70 ft (13.01 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Cutting Height	42.70 ft (13.01 m)
Max Digging Depth	26.30 ft (8.02 m)
Max Loading Height	29.20 ft (8.90 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	43.70 ft (13.32 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15.60 ft (4.75 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	46.20 ft (14.08 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Cutting Height	42.40 ft (12.92 m)
Max Digging Depth	28.60 ft (8.72 m)
Max Loading Height	29.30 ft (8.93 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	45.50 ft (13.87 m)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth	21.20 ft (6.46 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15.60 ft (4.75 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	46.20 ft (14.08 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Cutting Height	44.60 ft (13.59 m)
Max Digging Depth	31.10 ft (9.48 m)
Max Loading Height	31.20 ft (9.51 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	48.10 ft (14.66 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	25.40 ft (7.74 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	46.20 ft (14.08 m)

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Max Cutting Height	47.90 ft (14.60 m)
Max Digging Depth	35.00 ft (10.67 m)
Max Loading Height	34.20 ft (10.42 m)
Max Reach Along Ground	52.30 ft (15.94 m)
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth	30.20 ft (9.20 m)
Shipping Height of Unit	15.60 ft (4.75 m)
Shipping Length of Unit	46.20 ft (14.08 m)

Bucket

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Bucket specifications
Maximum Bucket Capacity	6.00 cu yd (4.59 cu m)
Minimum Bucket Capacity	1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m)
Reference Bucket Capacity	4.00 cu yd (3.06 cu m)

Dimensions

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Length of Track on Ground	16.70 ft (5.09 m)
Removal Counterweight Clearance	5.30 ft (1.62 m)
Tail Swing Radius	13.40 ft (4.08 m)
Width to Outside of Tracks	13.80 ft (4.21 m)

Engine

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	855.00 cu in (14,010.97 cu cm)
Engine Model	N14-C460-1.5c
Max Torque	1,462.00 lbs ft (1,982.18 nm)
Net Power	438.00 hp (326.62 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	24.40 gal (92.35 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10.70 gal (40.50 l)
Fuel Capacity	237.80 gal (900.07 l)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity	264.20 gpm (1,000.00 lpm)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	190.30 gal (720.29 l)
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure	4977 psi
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	176,400.00 lbs (80,013.79 kg)
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)

Swing Mechanism

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed	7.6 rpm

Undercarriage

Link-Belt 8000 Quantum Excavator Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure	13.8 psi
Max Travel Speed	2.60 mph (4.18 kph)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side	3
Number of Shoes per Side	51
Number of Track Rollers per Side	9
Shoe Size	29.60 in (75.18 cm)
Track Gauge	11.40 ft (3.47 m)

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