Hi-Rail Tracked Excavator

Salient Characteristics Hi-Rail Tracked E xcavator With Attachments
Chassis:

 Base machine shall be a standard rubber tracked excavator
 Tier 4 Final Diesel Engine
 Min. 98 HP
 Standard hydraulics to operate boom and stick
 Auxiliary hydraulic controls and lines to operate Hi-Rail system and stick attachments
 Stick to be fitted with hydraulically operated quick coupler with in-cab controls, which provides
360-degree rotation and side-to-side tilting action for attachments (tilt/rotator)
 Rubber tracks
 ROPS/FOPS compatible, climate control cab
 Front window guard
 Fully adjustable, air suspension seat
 Standard lighting and instrumentation
 One-piece boom, welded, box-type construction
 Medium Stick, welded, box-type construction
 Approximately 27’ fully extended reach
 Joystick controls for boom and stick attachments
 Counterweight, Min. 4,850 lbs
 Tight tail swing design to prevent cab damage
 Machine shall include a hydraulic emergency pump for boom raise and swing in the event of
machine shut down
 The electrical system shall be 24 volt and alternator rating no less than 50 amp
 A TAG-out LOCK-out Battery Disconnect will be provided
 Rearview Camera
 ABC Fire Extinguisher

Hi-Rail Guide Wheel Drive System:

 Base machine shall be fitted with retractable Hi-rail system for on-track capability
 The hi-rail system must provide a stable working platform and allow the excavator to match
ground-based lift capacities while the hi-rail is engaged, regardless of the attachment in use.
 Hi-rail wheels retract for high ground clearance.
 Hydraulically controlled Hi-rail gear to be permanently mounted to frame
 Hi-rail gear to be controlled from cab
 16” diameter Hi-rail guide wheels
 Mechanical lock pins lock Hi-rail in position
 Solid axles and heavy-duty bearings
 The rail axles shall be set to run on 56.5" Track Gauge (1435 mm)
 Hi-Rail travel maximum 22 mph (35 km/h)
 The machine's propel travel motor system shall be hydraulically driven and mounted on the ends
of each axle w/hydraulically actuated shoe brakes.
 A chain drive propel travel motor system shall not be accepted
 Travel motors shall be actuated by a two-direction foot pedal inside operator’s station
 The lower undercarriage shall include sufficient keyhole style tie down mounts for transportation
of this machine by truck
 The lower undercarriage shall include drop pin style tow hitch points with 1-1/4″ diameter
connecting holes, on each end of the machine to connect rail carts
 The lower undercarriage shall be equipped with quick-connect hydraulic brake connections on
each end of the machine to activate fail safe disc service & emergency/park brakes on rail carts
 Drawbar pull shall be at least 14,661 lbs (6650 kgf) for pulling a minimum cart capacity of
40,000 lbs
 

Attachments:

 Tie Crane shall be equipped with hydraulic generator and magnet
Magnet Generator
 Min. 3.2kw hydraulic driven generator
 230-volt VDC with 100% duty Cycle system
 Direct Drive hydraulic powered motor
 Adjustable monitor control from inside operator’s station
 Incorporated load limit control that prevents system overloading
 Torque control to prevent overloading of hydraulic motor
 Adjustable magnet force control
 Integrated insulation monitoring to help prevent magnet over heating
 Unit to be mounted in a location for easy access for service.
Magnet
 Min. 30” Magnet
 Copper coil with Class H insulation
 Heavy duty fabricated housing designed for wear and long life
 5' lead with quick disconnects
 High strength tested, replaceable alloy steel chains
 Multi Grapple with quick coupler mount for rotator/tilter
 Expander pins
 Self-lubricating bearings
 Mechanical end stops
 Gripper width: Min. 5” - 60”
 Min. lifting capacity: 10,000 lbs
 Mulching head with quick coupler mount for rotator/tilter
 Hydraulically powered horizontal drum mulcher
 Carbide tipped teeth with carbide inserts
 Min. 36” Working width
 Power grip bucket with quick coupler mount for rotator/tilter
 Multi-purpose bucket that integrates digging, trenching and clamshell capabilities
 Min. 36” Working width