Link-Belt launched the factory-built 350 X4 Long Front excavator

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LBX Company announces the Link-Belt 350 X4 Long Front excavator for the US and Canada. The X4 Series features innovative EPA Final Tier 4 engines from Isuzu that strike the ultimate balance between power, productivity and fuel efficiency. The customers will experience up to 8% improved fuel economy in the base machine, with the added benefit of no costly diesel particulate filters (DPF) to maintain or replace.

This machine is the only factory-built long-reach excavator available in this size range. Three engine modes provide reliable power and control for any machine application: Speed Priority (SP mode) to get jobs done quickly; Heavy (H mode) for the best blend of power and fuel savings; Applied Power (A mode), with 13 different RPM settings for precise control of heavy lifting, fine grading or leveling work.

The 350 X4 is versatile and tough enough to take on a variety of dredging, cleaning and sloping applications. “The 350 X4 LF base machine delivers up to 8% faster cycle times than its predecessor,” said Adam Woods, LBX Product Manager. “This performance increase is largely due to a new proprietary control valve with a 30% larger hydraulic passage area. But we didn’t stop there. We increased the size of arm, boom and auxiliary spools to reduce pressure loss and distribute oil more smoothly. Two electronically controlled Kawasaki variable-displacement axial-piston pumps and one Kawasaki gear pump assure that hydraulic flow is delivered precisely when and where it is needed. The end result is more smoothness, maneuverability and precision across all operating modes.”

The ROPS and FOPS-certified cab provides improved operator ergonomics and comfort. A large, automotive-grade high-back seat offers unprecedented lumbar support and tilts to a 155° maximum reclining angle for a relaxed environment during breaks. Arm rests move proportionally with the console, which means that the distance and angle between joysticks and operator remains the same, no matter how the seat is adjusted. A large, 7-inch LCD color monitor allows the operator to easily navigate a full menu of user-friendly controls to take full command of the excavator and attachments. The standard rear-view camera is accessible through the monitor, displaying a panoramic view of the worksite from the rear of the machine, with sight guidelines that can be turned on or off by the operator. Rear and side lights can also be added to the camera system.

For the ultimate in visibility, the Wide Angle Visual Enhancement System (WAVES) can be added. “WAVES is an exclusive, award-winning feature for Link-Belt X4 excavators,” Woods said. “The system is easy to use and includes three closed-circuit, high resolution cameras that provide a seamless 270° viewing envelope with no blind spots.”

Specifications:
Operating weight: 40.007 kg
Max dig depth: 14.1 m
Max rech at ground level: 18.55 m
Bucket digging force: 109 kN
Bucket capacity: 0.50-1.01 m3
Net horsepower: 268 hp (200 kW) @ 1,900 rpm