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Trackmobile Spartan

The Spartan is Trackmobile's answer to smaller operations. This unit is perfect for lower duty cycle applications where reliability is critical; Spartan quickly gets the job done safely and efficiently. Equipped with many of the same features as the larger Trackmobile units, Spartan operators enjoy the same dependable performance and ergonomically designed cab to ensure operator comfort.

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Tractive effort, double coupled26,000 lbf
Single coupled21,948 lbf
Machine weight30,760 lbs
PowerCummins 3.8 L turbo diesel, 100 hp
TransmissionDANA T12000 powershift
DriveSteel wheel on rail, rubber tire on road
Trackmobile Spartan railcar mover

Standard Features

Safety

Options

Specifications

Maximum Tractive Effort

Double coupled26,000 lbs [11,793 kg]
Single coupled21,948 lbs [9,955 kg]

Dimensions / Performance

Wheel baseOn rail 119" [3,023 mm]; on road 59" [1,498.6 mm]
Rail & road clearanceOn rail 4.12" [104.6 mm]; on road 10.84" [275 mm]
Rail & road heightOn rail 121" [3,073 mm]; on road 127.3" [3,233 mm]
Length173.25" [4,401 mm]
Width104" [2,641 mm]
Weight30,760 lbs [13,953 kg]
Rail gaugeAAR Standard 56.5" [1,435 mm]
Centerline to cab side52.8" [1,341.1 mm]
Centerline to non-cab side50.2" [1,275.1 mm]

Speeds (forward & reverse)

LowOn rail 2.0 mph [3.2 km/h]; on road 1.2 mph [1.9 km/h]
2nd gearOn rail 4.2 mph [6.8 km/h]; on road 2.5 mph [4.0 km/h]
3rd gearOn rail 10.2 mph [16.4 km/h]; on road 6.0 mph [9.7 km/h]

Engine

EngineCummins electronic turbo-charged 3.8 L [232 in³], in-line 4 cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, 100 hp [75 kW] @ 2,200 rpm, max torque 306 lb-ft [415 N-m] @ 1,600 rpm
Fuel tankSteel, 30 gallon [113.5 L]

Air Intake

Intake air heaterPreheats incoming combustion air prior to start. 3-stage filtration, high-efficiency pre-cleaner, primary and safety filter

Powertrain

TransmissionDANA T12000, constant mesh helical gearing. Three-speed forward and reverse with selectable power shift manual
AxlesOn road: two heavy-duty steel axles. On rail: two out-board internal planetary type with high strength ductile iron rear axle drive hubs with friction drive
DifferentialAuto-control locking differential

Safety Features

Automatic shutdownHigh engine temperature; low engine coolant level; high compressor temperature; high hydraulic system oil temperature (optional low hydraulic system oil level)

Brake System

On-road machine brakingHydraulic disc brakes (single caliper)
On-rail machine brakingHydraulic disc brakes, 18" [457 mm] diameter
Machine parking brakeSpring applied, air released, 10" [254 mm] diameter disc, driveline mounted
Selectable neutral brakingAutomatically applies brake to full pressure within 5 seconds of operator inactivity
Train air brakesElectronically controlled. Exclusive hand control with four detented positions (90, 80, 70 and 60 psi). Glad hand connections. Train air hold button allows pressures between detented positions

Train Air Compressor

Compressor40 cfm rotary screw (standard)

Pneumatic System

Air dryerAir dryer for machine air system and to fill air ride seat. Heated with internal thermostatically controlled 12-volt heater to prevent pneumatic line release valve freeze-ups in damp / cold climates

Hydraulic System

SystemConstant pressure hydraulic system, piston pump and O-ring face seal fittings, oil filtered below ISO 18/16/13

Electrical System

AlternatorHD 12-volt DC, 135 amp
BatteriesTwo, 925 CCA
Digital control display7" display for real-time machine statistics and diagnostic data
CamerasSafe-T-Vue II™ 360° visibility and railing camera with 10" color monitor
AlarmsAutomatic backup road-mode alarm: warble-type alarm, blast-type air horn, amber strobe warning lights

Wheels / Tires

On roadFour 16-ply 255/70R22.5 tubeless
On railFour 27" [685.8 mm] heat-treated, cast steel, ring-style flanged railwheels

Rail Sanders

SandersEight individual, air-operated, electronically-controlled sanders

Chassis / Frames

Main frameHeavy-duty, high-strength 2.56" [65 mm] thick split pivoting main frame linked by an oscillating bearing that pivots up to 10°, assuring 4-wheel rail contact at all times and extending axle life
Body frameHeavy-duty, all-welded construction using pre-formed steel plates and structural forms

Suspension

SuspensionSix mounts between cab and body frame (deck), four large rubber mounts between body and main frame

Couplers / Coupler Beams

CouplersTwo heavy-duty cast steel weight transfer design, positive coupling and uncoupling with AAR contour coupler and locking knuckles
Coupler beamsTwo standard-width coupler beams which handle most standard curve radii. Optional wide-traverse coupler beams for adverse and severe curve radii

Maximum tractive effort varies with rail conditions. Width includes Safe-T-Vue cameras on each side. Speeds depend on grade, load, altitude and other factors. Trackmobile reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Specifications are from Trackmobile published literature and may change without notice. Confirm with a Gordon Russell specialist before ordering.

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