New Excavator Fills a Gap

Sept. 28, 2010

LBX Link-Belt 700 LX excavatorWeighing 152,600 pounds, the LBX Link-Belt 700 LX hydraulic excavator fills a gap in the product line between 104,500 and 174,000 pounds. The 700 LX produces 57,800 pounds of lifting capacity over the end (measured at ground level, at a 20-foot radius).

Weighing 152,600 pounds, the LBX Link-Belt 700 LXhydraulic excavator fills a gap in the product line between 104,500 and 174,000 pounds. The 700 LX produces 57,800 pounds of lifting capacity over the end (measured at ground level, at a 20-foot radius). It's the first Tier-3-compliant Link-Belt excavator with a 425-hp Isuzu diesel. It is also the first LX machine with a hydraulically driven fan. Link-Belt's Inte-LX computer control system monitors hydraulic output and regulates engine performance.