Link-Belt 228 HSL

The Link-Belt 228 HSL is powered by a Cummins QSB6.7 Tier 4 engine with 270 horsepower at 2000. The 228 HSL comes with operator-selectable idle engine shut-off for improved fuel economy. Inside the cab of the 228 HSL is a cellular-based data logging and monitoring system that allows crane and engine monitoring, diagnostic and fault codes, monitor routine maintenance intervals, and a variable hand throttle that allows for infinite main pump control.

The 228 HSL also comes with different packages including the Vision Package which includes rear view, winch view, and left side swing camera system with colour monitor, or the Versatile Winch Package which includes the ability to power off and power on with an automatic brake and matching hoist drums with 26mm rope and 2 operating modes.

Key Features

• Excellent transportability – Five total loads with side frames installed with full boom and jib. Six total loads with side frames removed with full boom and jib.
• Main load with main and auxiliary rope, boom base section and side frames installed – 119,541lbs (54 224kg)
• Main load with main and auxiliary rope, boom base section and side frames removed – 73,941lbs (33 540kg)
• Standard car body jacks for self-assembly; maximum ground clearance of 44in (1.12m)
• Standard upper guard rails – collapse down to meet transport height restrictions
• 9-piece modular counterweight system design
• 2 Car body Counterweights
• 7 Piece Upper Counterweights
• Innovative and fast counterweight removal system
• Optional “Quick Draw” cylinder mounted in base section for self-assembly and disassembly
• Pendant storage on top of boom extension sections for transport
• Larger operators cab with standard modern features
• Vision Package includes rear view, winch view and left side swing camera system with color monitor
• Hydraulic flow volume dials for precision control
• Integral air conditioning and heating
• HSL capacity limiter with full color graphic display
• Vision Package includes rear view, winch view and left side swing camera system with color monitor
• Hydraulic flow volume dials for precision control
• Integral air conditioning and heating