Hi-rail wheels
Lower the rail wheels for fast in-corridor positioning along the track.
Hydrema Rail Excavators are hi-rail versions of the wheeled excavator range, built for rail track maintenance, signal pit excavation, ballast cleaning and rail corridor civil work.
Like the wheeled excavator base machine, they travel at road speed between work sites under their own power, then deploy hi-rail wheels to travel along the track to the work zone. Once on site, outriggers stabilise the machine for safe, accurate digging without the disruption of removing track.
Rail Excavators are essential plant for contractors working under track possession windows where every minute counts. Talk to STM about Hydrema Rail Excavator availability.
Key Features
Lower the rail wheels for fast in-corridor positioning along the track.
Drive to site under own power at full road speed — no low loader required.
Articulated steering for tight manoeuvring around rail infrastructure.
Outrigger stabilisers extend safe working envelope from the track.
Class-competitive dig depth and reach for trenching and ballast work.
Standard aux circuits for hammers, augers and rail-specific attachments.
Smaller than tracked excavators of similar capacity for confined corridor work.
Wheels won't damage sealed surfaces or finished concrete during access.