Construction Equipment Guide
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The Link-Belt 290 X2 is a hydraulic excavator in the Link-Belt X2 series, designed for general earthmoving, utility work, site preparation, and material handling. It is typically used in construction, excavation, and infrastructure applications where digging depth, reach, and controlled hydraulic performance are required. The 290 X2 features a crawler undercarriage, a rotating upper structure, and a boom-and-stick excavator configuration for trenching, loading, and grading tasks. As part of the Link-Belt excavator lineup, it is built for operator productivity, service access, and compatibility with common attachments used on job sites.