General Specifications • Pulling Capacity: 400 tons (capable of pulling three railcars simultaneously). • Driving Capability: Must operate on both roadways and railway tracks. • Rail Gauge: AAR Standard 56.5”. • Maximum Width: 126.5”. Coupling System • Coupler Type: Moveable knuckle. • Design: Two heavy-duty cast steel weight transfer couplers with positive coupling/uncoupling, AAR contour coupler, and locking knuckles. • Additional Features: Two standard-width coupler beams suitable for handling most standard curve radii. Wheels and Tires • Railwheels: o Type: Steel railwheels. o Design: Accessible external disc brakes. o Size: Four 27”, heat-treated, cast steel, ring-style flanged railwheels. • On-Road Tires: o Specifications: Four 16-ply, 9.00 x 20 heavy-duty Mine Service rubber tires. Performance Features • Sanders: Eight individual, air-operated, electronically controlled rail sanders. • Brake System: On-road and on-rail brakes, machine parking brake, and selectable neutral braking option. Chassis and Frame • Main Frame: Heavy-duty, high-strength 2” thick welded steel construction. • Body Frame: Heavy-duty all-welded construction using preformed steel plates and structural forms. • Thickness: Includes additional 3” thick components for structural integrity.
