Heavy Lifting · Since 1874

Pick the Link-Belt Service Plan That Fits Your Jobsite

Highway earthworks, quarry excavation, urban demolition, bridge precast lifts, underground tunnel support, and coastal stockyards each need a different maintenance cadence. Link-Belt field teams calibrate hydraulic system pressure, inspect undercarriage wear, and re-certify crawler crane lifting capacity against the project engineer of record standard.

Whether you run lattice boom cranes on a viaduct or hydraulic excavators on a limestone face, the plan below maps parts staging, operator training, and mean-time-to-repair targets to the work you actually schedule.

Site supervisor reviewing lift plan beside crawler crane

Service Profiles by Jobsite Type

Highway & Earthworks Plan

Excavator boom and stick pin gauges, final drive oil sampling, track shoe width audits, and gradeability checks after every major cut. Includes breakout force verification when buckets change for rock versus clay.

Quarry & Aggregate Excavation Plan

Hydraulic excavator cycle-time logging, undercarriage rebuild kits staged at the quarry belt warehouse, and ISO 4406 cleanliness sampling on main pumps every 500 hours.

Urban Demolition & Recycling

High-reach excavator boom inspection, attachment pin wear measurement, dust-suppression nozzle audit, and debris reload cycle coaching for confined city blocks.

Bridge & Precast Lifting

Crawler crane SWL re-certification, boom length and jib clearance review, hoist speed timing for segment placement, and signed lift-plan support under ASME B30 or AS 2550.

Underground Mining-Construction

Rock-breaker hammer rebuilds, excavator cab ventilation checks, ground pressure reviews for narrow drifts, and consumable replenishment on swing-shift schedules.

Coastal Port & Stockyard

Salt-fog cab seal renewal, telescopic crane corrosion warranty inspections, grab and clamshell service, and spare parts buffers for tidal window outages.

Questions from Quarry Managers and Lift Superintendents

Do you certify lifts under AS 2550 or only ASME B30?

Both. Link-Belt certified rigging engineers issue lift plans under the standard your project engineer of record specifies, including radius charts that list lifting capacity against boom length.

How fast can you deliver an undercarriage rebuild to a remote quarry?

Track shoe, sprocket, idler, and roller kits leave bonded warehouses within 72 hours. A rebuild crew typically mobilizes the same week from the nearest regional hub.

Will you train owner-operators on Tier 4 Final regen procedures?

Yes. A four-hour DPF and SCR regen workshop ships with every excavator and crane service contract that includes EPA Tier 4 Final engines.

Can your plan replace our dealer-network contract mid-cycle?

We honor remaining warranty terms and layer Link-Belt parts and field service without creating a coverage gap on hydraulic system pressure or structural inspections.

Do you cover hydraulic-attachment downtime for breakers and shears?

Attachment seal kits, pilot pressure checks, and loaner breakers are included on demolition and quarry plans when the attachment is registered to a Link-Belt excavator serial.

Should we choose a crawler or wheeled excavator for mixed urban and quarry work?

Crawler excavators keep ground pressure lower for soft quarry floors and deeper digging depth. Wheeled excavators cut road-transfer cost between urban paving sites. For mixed fleets Link-Belt stages both undercarriage kits and documents operating weight, breakout force, and track shoe width so the geotech report—not a single default—drives the choice.

When is a diesel mobile crane preferred over a fixed electric runway?

Diesel lattice or telescopic cranes fit outdoor bridge yards and barge docks where runway beams are impractical. Fixed electric overhead cranes fit long-term indoor plant bays with lower energy cost per lift hour. We quote diesel mobile iron for outdoor segment work and will not force a crawler into a hall that already has a certified runway.

Without a Coordinated Service Plan

  • Average 36-hour MTTR after a main-pump failure
  • Lost lift days when boom length charts are incomplete
  • No Tier 4 Final emissions records for audit packets
  • Undercarriage parts sourced reactively at premium freight

With a Link-Belt Plan

  • Target under 18-hour MTTR on contracted sites
  • Parts pre-staged near quarry belts and bridge yards
  • Tier 4 Final audit packet ready for EPA or local agencies
  • Documented operating weight and ground pressure checks

Tell Us Your Jobsite Type

Share equipment class, boom length or digging depth targets, and project country. We will send a tailored crane or excavator service plan with parts lead times and FSE coverage.