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Oct 30, 2016 - Comparing Trackmobile Railcar Movers Models

Is your company looking to rent a railcar mover for a few weeks or for day-to-day applications? Gordon Russell has the largest fleet of rental Trackmobile railcar movers in Western Canada. With several Trackmobile models available for rent in BC and Alberta, you can easily find the right machine that suits your particular needs. Not sure which model you’ll need? Keep reading for our Trackmobile breakdown.  

Rental Trackmobile Railcar Movers Comparison

TITAN

The Titan is Trackmobile’s highest capacity model. This model is designed to handle more rugged and higher duty cycle applications, such as heavy-duty hauling. The Titan is also optimized for the most severe rail conditions and for operator comfort as well.

Features:

  • 6 cylinder engine sized for optimal performance

  • Largest cab available

  • Pivoting main frame

  • Air Ride suspension

  • 100 cfm air compressor std. Equipment

  • 49,451 lbs / 33,116 lbs Tractive Effort

  • QSB 6.7 Liter Turbocharged 6 cylinder diesel engine for optimal performance

Titan offered for rent by Gordon Russell:

Unit C6646

Unit C6645

Unit C6650

HERCULES

The Hercules models are Trackmobile’s mid-range capacity models, giving it added performance for long hauls. In terms of capacity, the Hercules is the market’s most popular class of machine.

Features:

  • 100 cfm air compressor std. equipment, 56 cfm air compressor option available

  • Optional performance package

  • Floating axles

  • 45,995 lbs maximum tractive effort double coupled

  • 29,660 lbs maximum tractive effort single coupled

  • Optional performance and ballast package

Current Hercules available for rent by Gordon Russell:

Unit C6649

VIKING

The Viking is Trackmobile’s nimblest capacity model, giving it high value and performance. Fact - the Viking is the replacement for 75% of the original railcar movers sold.

Features:

  • 4 cylinder engine sized for optimal fuel efficiency and high idle time

  • Three access points to body frame deck

  • 15 cfm air compressor std. equipment, 100 cfm air compressor option available

  • Cross over deck

Want a Viking for rent, contact us about brining in a Viking specifically for your application.  Lean more about Viking Trackmobile options here.

Want to rent one of our Trackmobile railcar movers in BC or Alberta? Give us a call at (604) 940-1627 or request a quote here!

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