Tie_Remover_Inserter_Specifications_r1.docx

SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

Railroad Tie Exchanger

Frame

· Welded structural steel I-beam with reinforced center section and integral cross members

· Built-in derail skids

· Front and rear tow hitches

· Tie-down slots

· Four (4) frame mounted lifting eyes

Engine

· Tier III, liquid cooled turbocharged diesel engine

Wheels

· 24 inch

· Cast steel

· Demountable

· AAR profile

Axles

· Heavy duty bolted carrier

· Enclosed no-slip differential

· 50,000 lb. GAWR rating

Suspension

· Laminated rubber vee-springs at each wheel

Brakes

· Clasp configuration, tread type adjustable shoe brakes with actuator and two composition shoes at each wheel

· Service brakes – air applied

· Parking brakes – spring applied

Propulsion System

· Hydraulic driven, operator selectable four wheel drive

· Hydraulic direct-coupled motors on each axle

Air System

· 15.2 cfm single stage compressor

· Operating pressure – 100-125 p.s.i.

· Air dryer

Electrical System

· 12 VDC negative ground

· Alternator

· Lockable master disconnect switch

Cab

· Fully enclosed, noise insulated with sliding doors on both sides

· Large windows on all sides for excellent work and travel visibility

· Fully adjustable operator seat

· Foot pedal controls for travel and braking

Controls

· Remover/inserter boom functions are directly controlled from operator-actuated joystick control

· Rail clamp, lift and release functions and tie kicker are controlled by timing relays, pressure switches and limit switches

· Cycles are initiated and terminated by operator-actuated push button controls

· Manual override switches to override preset lift heights for individual lift cylinders as needed

Work Heads

· Telescoping tie remover/inserter boom equipped with pivoting gripper head to remove or insert ties

· Boom to extend 66” on the right side of the machine

· Removal force of 20,700 lbs.

· Boom end raise up to 18° and lowers to 5° below horizontal

· Gripper head jaws pivot up to 10 ° away from the machine and up to 32° toward the machine

· Rail lift capacity of 25,400 lbs. per lift cylinder

Tie Kicker

· Provide 10,000 lbs. break-away push force to the end of the tie being removed

· Provide 26” movement to facilitate removal of difficult ties.

Fluid Capacities

· Hydraulic reservoir – 90 gallons

· Fuel tanks (2 tanks) – 80 gallons total

Dimensions

· Length 25'

· Width 9.5

· Height (over exhaust) 10.5'

· Track Gage 56.5"

Weight

· Standard Operating weight Approximately 27,250lbs Performance

· Turntable for quick turnaround of machine

· Travel speed – 0-27 mph

Additional Features

· Air conditioner/heater

· Work & Travel Lights

· Rotating Beacon

· Boom latch