2023 Brandt Rail Tool Base

2023 Brandt Rail Tool

The Brandt Rail Tool is a robust, versatile platform that can be used to productively handle many rail maintenance and construction projects. Whether you are brushcutting, undercutting, material handling, or moving dirt, the Rail Tool is the most versatile rail construction and maintenance tool on the market.

Featuring a 200hp auxiliary engine, railcar braking system, AAR couplers on each end of the machine and heavy duty rail gear, this all in one Brandt Rail Tool can travel at 30mph on rail, pull ballast or maintenance rail cars eliminating the need for costly locomotive. This minimizes the impact on your maintenance budgets and reduces your track time requirements to complete your work.

Features may include:

HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY

• Fuel efficient 6 cylinder engine

• Provides ample horse power for undercutter and mulching head

• Provides efficient power to propel rail wheels (track speeds up to 30 mph)

• 80 US gallon fuel tank - sufficient for more than 10 hours of operation under full load

• 40 US gallon hydraulic reservoir

• Large heavy duty access doors (8 gauge) for easy servicing of engine, hydraulic pump, etc.

• Counter weight under the engine

• Dual piston compressor

• 12 gallon reservoir

• 40 SCFM Air Dryer

• New heavier rail axle rated for 100,000 lbs equipment weight

• 1400 series Funk with ultra high capacity bearings for extreme duty and long life

• Rubber suspension for smooth high speed travel

• Hydraulic drive (both axles)

• Stepless control of Hydrostatic Transmission

• Capable of 30 mph in both directions

• Lockable in up and down position

• Failsafe spring applied park brake

• Long wheel base for smooth travel

• Hydraulic service brakes incorporated into axles

• Stability tested on 6" superelevation

COMFORT AND CONTROL

• 34 CFM compressor to charge brake system

• Ergonomic joystick control

• Proven reliable

• Excellent visibility

• Tool Box at rear - 6 cubic feet of storage space

• Air ride seat with lumbar support

• Arm rests

• Heater and air conditioning

• Buckets

• Brushcutters

• Magnets

• Grapples

• Railcar Mover

• Undercutters

• 3rd Stick

• Pile Driver