• 50 tons (50 mt) at an 11' (3.35 m) radius• 16,800 lbs (7 620 kg) clam & drag ratings

with 70' (21.34 m) of boom• 140' (42.67 m) conventional angle boom

and 110' + 50' (33.53 + 15.24 m)boom + jib combination

• 163' (49.68 m) maximum tip height• 140' (42.67 m) maximum 360°

working radius• Transports under 90,000 lbs

(40 824 kg) with tracks,counterweights and boombase section

• Optional boom foldingequipment allows 50'(15.24 m) of boom to betransported on one 93,300 lb(42 321 kg) load or 70'(21.34 m) of boom on one94,600 lb (42 911 kg) load

• 170 hp (127 kw) Isuzu engine• Matching front & rear

grooved hoist drums forclam work

• Mechanical drumrotation indicators

• 32,323 lb (14 662 kg)maximum winch line pull

• 432 fpm (131.70 mpm)maximum winch line speed

• Fast and easy counterweightself-assembly using pinnedbackstops

• Completely sealed “oil-filled”lower with compact lower drives

• Optional free spooling 3rd drum(front or rear mount)

• Blocked over-end capacities forincreased lift capacities

• Optional extra lift “XL” counterweightpackage available

Lattice Boom Crawler Crane50-ton (50 mt)

Whatever your requirements,the 108 H5 has big cranefeatures with small craneaffordability to get your job done.

• Superb job-site mobility • Fits in places the

big cranes can’t• Superior pile-driving

capability• Operator-friendly• Transports in

one load

Lattice Boom Crawler Crane50-ton (50 mt)

Wide-opening doors(upper left), two upperaccess ladders withhand-rails (left) andfold-up treadmembersteps prove that accessis the name of the gameon the 108 H5.

Non-slip safety strips andquick storage catwalksprovide sure-footedaccess to the crane upper

All sheaves are sealed andmaintenance-free, givingHYLAB owners outstandingreliability.

Rear-mount fourthdrum is available with

true gravity free fall

Hydraulic counterweight removalcylinders and pinned backstops forfast and easy counterweight removal

Pin-on boom hoist bail

HYLAB hydraulic swing systemsmoothly rotates on turntablebearing with internal swing teeth.Upper secures into place with atwo-position positive house lock

Hydraulic cylinder incarbody for effortlessextend/retract

42" x 42" (1.06 m x 1.06 m) in-line pin-connectedangle boom extensions interchangeable withprevious LS-108 42' boom extensions

Attachable bridle guide arms are usedto align bridle and base section forfast, easy bridle-to-boom connection

The standard 40' – 140' (12.19 – 42.67 m) angleboom, the most rugged and robust angle boomavailable, is a top notch performer in dragline,clamshell, pile driving and other severe dutycycle applications.

The boom top sectionfeatures standard pin-onpoints for attachment ofoptions such as a fixed jib,tip extension and adaptersfor universal pile drivingleads with quick reeve ability.

The auxiliary 9-ton(8.16 mt) capacity,5' (1.5 m) tip extension isdesigned to use insteadof a jib to provide clearancebetween working hoist lines.

Link-Belt's standard assembly lift hooks and the easy-to-use counterweight removal system are extremelyefficient and simple to use. The lift hooks can alsohandle boom extensions.

Optional auxiliary tip extension isequipped with two 18.12" (0.46 m)

root diameter nylon sheaves, mountedon sealed anti-friction bearings.

Sealed (oil-filled) track rollers, idlerand drive planetaries and compact hydro-static drives add up to outstanding reliabilityand maintenance-free operation.

Angle boom designedto accommodate bothlift crane and dutycycle demands

Self-cleaning 36" (0.91 m)track shoes form a widegauge of 11' 2" (3.40 m)when extended, and 8' 9"(2.67 m) when retracted.Lower structure groundclearance is 16.5" (0.42 m).

6 m) in-line pin-connected nterchangeable with

o m extensions

ms are usede tion forconnection

The 108 H5 has a dragline/clamshellcapacity of 16,800 lbs (7 620 kg). Thedragline package includes fairleader aswell as bolt-on-front lagging to allow for 7/8" inhaul.

Automatic hydraulictrack tension

Optional third drum interchangeable with LS-138H IIand LS-208H II third drums. Third drum plumbing isstandard with routing to both front and rear locations.

The 108 H5 is yet anotherrevolutionary addition to theoutstanding Link-Belt HYLAB

family with its high mobilizationfeatures, unbeatable hydraulic

control and unprecedentedattachment flexibility.

Comfortand controlat yourfingertipsThe spacious HYLABcab is ergonomicallydesigned for maximumvisibility, operatingcomfort and controlwith these standardfeatures:

• 18,600 BTU air condi-tioning and 19,000 BTUheating run throughupper and lower vents.

• Rated capacity limiterwith load cell located inboom hoist dead end

• Pilot-operated armchaircontrols with adjustable sliding console

• Foot throttle pedal

• Travel levers conveniently located on right handconsole

Operator’s cab console features include:

• Complete engine monitoring• Free-fall mode indicator• Anti-two block override switch• Boom hoist override switch• Limit alarm indicator light• System override switch and indicator light• Front, rear and third drum lock switch• Backlit instrumentation gauges with warning lamps

Strong power plantand bullet-proofhydraulicsPowered by the biggest and most quiet enginein its class, the Isuzu engine is fuel efficient andhas proven to be 100% reliable. It has a highcooling capacity and provides high line speeds at higher line pulls.

The HYLAB Series state-of-the-art variable displacement hydraulic power system features100% all-hydraulic power. The seven pump“closed loop” design allows for simultaneous,smooth and precise operation of all controls. All this has earned a job-proven reputation of bullet-proof reliability.

The 108 H5 has standardtoe plates, which enableblocked over-end capacities,challenging higher ratedcapacity cranes.

98,200 lbs (44543 kg)

The 108 H5 can transport with full counterweightand base section under 90,000 lbs.*

The Link-Belt standard assembly lift hooksallow complete machine assembly withouta helper crane.

With optional boom foldingequipment, the 108 H5 can move in one load with 50' or 70' of boom.Another innovative Link-Belt feature is the use ofa boom folding system, which eliminates theneed to disassemble the boom prior to transport.As a result, 50' (15.24 m) or 70' (21.34 m) canremain installed on the crane in a folded travelposition. Boom folding equipment includes fold-ing links, storage links and folding wheel.

One load transportconfiguration with folded boomThis innovative option allows 50' (15.24 m) ofboom to be transported on one 93,300 lb(42 321 kg) load or 70' (21.34 m) of boomon one 98,200 lb (44543 kg) load.

*w/30” track shoes option

With your Link-Beltdistributor, yourcrane investmentis alwaysprotected.When you invest ina Link-Belt crane,you invest in a125-year legacyof outstandingcustomersupport through a worldwide Link-Beltdistribution network. The value of a machinestarts with state-of-the-art design and qualitymanufacturing, but excellent product supportgreatly impacts the fact that Link-Belt cranestraditionally command some of the highestresale prices in the industry.

The right people with theright part at the right time.Highly trained crane technical specialists get tothe core issues quickly to get you going again.

Through the Master Technician TrainingProgram, technicians are specifically tested to establish proficiency in all phases of machine

diagnostics and repair. At our ServiceTraining Center, schools are heldthroughout the spring and fall for bothdistributor technicians and customers.

Supporting these trained distributorpersonnel, experienced factory advi-sors with comprehensive machinerecords, CAD computer terminals, andtechnical electronic publication librariesstand ready to isolate facts and quickly act to resolve crane service issues.

With eParts, our online computer sys-tem, distributors worldwide can orderGenuine Link-Belt Parts 24 hours aday, seven days a week. Our dedicated72,000 sq. ft. Parts Distribution Centeris an integral part of Link-Belt’s productsupport where all parts in stock ship the same business day.

Lexington, Kentuckywww.linkbelt.com

Link-Belt ConstructionEquipment Company is aleader in the design, manufac-ture and sales of telescopic and lattice boom cranes, withheadquarters in Lexington,Kentucky. In the recent decade, a dynamic and highlyfocused Link-Belt has emerged as a marketleader in crane design and product qualitystandards by focusing on continuousimprovement and employee empowerment.

Link-Belt operates on the principles of con-tinuous quality improvement, ISO 9001, andestablished values that support the vision ofquality. These principles result in reductionin waste, better use of company resourcesand improved employee and customer sat-isfaction.

With major capital improvements over thelast ten years, along with continuousimprovement philosophies, this facility hasemerged as the most modern crane facilityin North America.

® Link-Belt is a registered trademark. Copyright 2005. Allrights reserved. We are constantly improving our productsand therefore reserve the right to change designs andspecifications.

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