This Pink Excavator Just Raised $232,000 for Breast Cancer Charities

Most excavators spend their lives moving dirt. We celebrate that dedication on this website, but do you know what’s even cooler? One Link-Belt excavator spent the last year fighting breast cancer. Known as Pink-Belt, the specially painted 145 X4 traveled across the country before being sold at auction during Conexpo 2026. The effort ultimately generated $232,000 for breast cancer charities, turning one machine into one of the industry’s most successful fundraising campaigns. Digging dirt is cool, but stopping breast cancer is even cooler. Do you know what’s even cooler than that? This isn’t the first time. From the press release:

“It has meant the world to reunite and celebrate the success of another amazing Pink Belt tour and auction at CONEXPO,” said Emily Millender, senior manager of strategic partnerships at National Breast Cancer Foundation. “Seeing the LBX team and their many supporters sharing how they have been touched by breast cancer and were called to support through this campaign shows just how powerful and united a community can be. We’re thrilled to continue this partnership, knowing that LBX’s incredible advocacy and most recent donation will go directly to funding life-saving programs and furthering our mission of Helping Women Now.”

Link-Belt recently presented a total of $232,000 to two breast cancer organizations following the sale of its one-of-a-kind Pink-Belt excavator. The money will support the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the Yes, Mamm! Program of Saint Joseph Health Foundation. Over the past year, the 15.2-metric-ton machine traveled across the country as part of Link-Belt’s Diggin’ for a Cure tour. I personally saw this machine while shooting videos at Link-Belt’s booth at Conexpo.

A charity effort that traveled coast to coast

Pink-Belt wasn’t parked in a showroom. The machine visited tradeshows, logging conferences, dealer open houses, charity events, and even the National Mall. The tour helped keep the conversation around breast cancer awareness active while creating opportunities for fundraising along the way. The unit was sold to Randy Gallegos of Rasmussen Equipment. From the press release:

“Breast cancer awareness and the search for a cure are causes that are deeply important to Rasmussen Equipment,” said Gallegos. “We are proud to support LBX and its partners in helping fund programs that make a difference for individuals and families affected by breast cancer.”

Several suppliers and industry partners also contributed equipment, technology, services, and donations to the campaign. Support came from attachment manufacturers, technology providers, logistics companies, dealers, and construction equipment partners across North America.

Supporting companies and dealers

Dromone, for providing a coupler
ESCO Corporation, for providing premium buckets
FastSigns for supplying high-quality decals
Grizzly Supplies, for a generous $5,000 donation
JB Harris for providing quality logistical support and paint
TAG Manufacturing, Inc., for a generous $5k donation
Trimble, for installing a complete 3D Machine Control System

Dealer network and sponsors that hosted Pink-Belt during the Diggin’ for a Cure Tour:

JB Harris Group’s Logistics for a Cure (Shellman Bluff, Georgia)
Trimble Dimensions (Las Vegas, Nevada)
The ARA Show (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Oregon Logging Conference with Triad Machinery (Eugene, Oregon)
Shafer Equipment (Nampa, Idaho)
Rasmussen Equipment (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Link-Belt Mid-Atlantic (Ashland, Virginia)
Construction on the National Mall (Washington, D.C.)
Chappell Tractor (Milford, New Hampshire)

ESSCO Truck & Equip (Staten Island, New York)
Yes, Mamm! 10th Anniversary (Lexington, Kentucky)
Rexco Equipment (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
Kirby-Smith Machinery (St. Louis, Missouri)
Heavy Machines (Piperton, Tennessee)
Bennett Equipment (Piedmont, South Carolina)
Nueces Power Equipment (Humble, Texas)
Cisco Equipment (Odessa, Texas)
Bejac Corporation (Placentia, California)

Watch: Link-Belt's latest excavators get smarter

While we’re talking about Link-Belt, let’s not forget our recent video coverage of the company’s newest excavators. At Conexpo 2026, we interviewed Wyatt Skaggs about the updated 145 X4S and 245 X4S excavators. Both minimal-swing-radius machines add optional technologies such as payload systems, digital level displays, height and depth alarms, and factory precision grade readiness. The machines also feature upgraded cabs, larger displays, improved visibility systems, and enhanced operator comfort. If Pink-Belt showed the heart of the Link-Belt brand, the new X4S excavators show where its machine technology is headed next. Give it a watch above. Then subscribe to our YouTube channel already.