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Feb 23, 2018 - Performance and Safety Features of Every Trackmobile Railcar Mover

Railcar movers, like those from Trackmobile, are renowned and favored by railroad customers for their ability to travel on both roads and rail tracks, as opposed to owning a switcher locomotive which may require paying the railroad operator to conduct the switch. Plus, Trackmobile railcar movers are far more productive than manually moving railcars, saving time, energy, and resources in the process.

Responding to the various needs of facility owners and industrial applications, Trackmobile developed four models, each for a specific requirement across numerous applications.

Learn more about each Trackmobile railcar mover below:

Viking

Known as the light-capacity Trackmobile model, the Viking is a popular replacement option for over 75% of original railcar movers sold. It features a 4-cylinder engine that drives optimal fuel efficiency and a high idle time, as well as 16 cfm air compressor, with a 100 cfm option available. This railcar mover also has three access points to its body frame deck, and a cross over deck option. Overall, the Viking can support up to almost 45 thousand pounds of tractive effort.

Hercules

A mid-range capacity Trackmobile railcar mover, the Hercules’ transport capacity is designed to be of the current most popular and widely-used machine class. The Hercules features a 100 cfm air compressor, with a 56 cfm option available. Supporting up to almost 46 thousand of tractive effort, this railcar mover also comes with floating axles, and an optional performance package.

Hercules Wide Cab

Designed for use in applications with limited space, the Hercules Wide Cab is sure to satisfy constraints and perform optimally despite restrictions.

This Trackmobile railcar mover features a 6-cylinder engine for powerful performance. Supporting this is a 100 cfm air compressor, with a 56 cfm option also available. The Hercules also has ample room as a full-size cab, fit for housing three individuals, as well as floating axles, and cross over deck capabilities.

Titan

The highest-capacity model in the Trackmobile line, the Titan is more than capable of performing optimally in rugged and higher duty cycle applications. Due to this, the Titan also features above industry-grade protection and durability in the most severe rail conditions, without sacrificing every operator’s comfort.

Equipped with a 6-cylinder engine for a powerful run that can support almost up to 50 thousand pounds in tractive effort, the Titan also comes with a 100 cfm air compressor for optimal performance. Plus, its main frame is also designed to pivot, feature air ride suspension, and offer the largest cab size for utmost comfort in long-haul, rugged, and heavy operations.

Standard and Optional Safety Features

Trackmobile takes safety seriously, which is why there’s no shortage of safety features in each railcar mover. Designed with slip-resistant surfaces, abundant lighting, and steel bar tread ladders in crossover decks, Trackmobile railcar movers are guaranteed not only to deliver powerful performance, but also enable safe operations.

Standard safety features in every Trackmobile railcar mover include:

• Hydraulic lock-out

• Coupler camera and in-cab display system

• Ramped (quick and slow) throttle control

• CAN-Bus control system

• On board diagnostic system

• Digital gauge display

• Neutral braking

• Impact sensor/recorder.

Upgraded, optional safety features for improving performance are:

• Radio remote control system

• GCS remote

• MAX-Tran automatic weight transfer system

• Train air change indicator

• Vigilance control.

Do your operations require a reliable railcar mover? Look no further than Trackmobile, the leading manufacturer of railcar movers. See these top 4 models up close and in action, as well as how these can operate safely in the Alberta climate. Get a quote today.