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1975 FMC Link-Belt LS-98 Wire Rope Crawler Crane/Excavator

ID# HH1355
Location: Oakland, IA
Auction:Jul 23, 2025
Buyer's Premium: 10%, Max: $500
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Item Description (Last Updated: Jun 9, 2025)

Category
Construction
Year
1975
Make
FMC Link-Belt
Model
LS-98
Serial Number
9LR5758
VIN
80T55286-758
1975 FMC Link-Belt LS-98 Wire Rope Crawler Crane/Excavator, 25 Ton Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane, Detroit Diesel Engine, Rockford Power Take-Off, Basic Angle Boom Length: 40', 30" Wide Track Shoes, Overall Height (retractable High Gantry Lowered): 11' 7", Overall Width Of Cab W/ Catwalks: 11', Overall Width Of Machine W/ 30" Track Shoes: 12', Weight: 101,200 LBS, Disclaimer: Cracked Right Side Glass, Oil Gauge Inoperable, Engine Warning Lights Inoperable, Temp Gauge Stays On, Main Components Are In Place & Operable, *Detroit Diesel Engine Requires A Special Starting Procedure, See/Listen To Video For Explanation, Drivetrain & Hyd System Functions Properly, Mechanical Draw Works, Cable Type Pendant Line, Boom Length: 20' Tip Section, (7) Total Sections, (6 @ 10’ & 1 @ 5’), 65' Length, Swing Drive Is Operational, Main Chassis Components Functioned When Checked Without A Load, Dragline Bucket Included, NOTE: Manufacturing Year Reported By Seller But Not Verified, See Attachment For Complete List Of General Specifications, Interested Bidders Are Encouraged To Call John @ (402) 981-1904 To Schedule A Personal Inspection, Located In Oakland, Iowa, SN: 9LR5758, VIN: 80T55286-758
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Loading Dock
No
Loading Assistance Notes
Please Call At Least 24 Hours In Advance
Loading Charge from Seller
0
Requires disassembly or specialized equipment for loadout?
No

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Location

Location
Iowa

Owner

Mid America Drilling

Contact(s)

John Henry
[email protected]
Day: 402-981-1904

BigIron Sale Representative(s)

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Day: 402-414-7072

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