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Model 2525 Hydraulic Drive Rail Gear
Description:
Introducing Mitchell Rail Gear's Innovative Hydraulic Drive System for Hydraulic Excavators
Revolutionize your excavator's capabilities with our cutting-edge Model 2525 Hydraulic Drive Rail Gear, designed to seamlessly convert standard Hydraulic Excavators with a rated capacity of up to 25 tons into versatile on/off railroad excavators. With this game-changing system, the possibilities for machine configurations become endless, especially when paired with an excavator boom equipped with a TiltRotator for quick-connecting a range of work tools.
Our cab-controlled retractable Hydraulic Drive Hi-Rail Gear is at the heart of our solution, skillfully integrated into the excavator's car body. This ingenious design empowers the excavator to serve as both a conventional excavator and an efficient on-rail material handler. Each system is custom-engineered to fit the specific excavator car body model perfectly, guaranteeing exceptional performance in both roles.
The rail wheels are powered at both ends of the excavator by dual hydraulic motors, utilizing the machine's hydraulic system. These Rail Gear axles are engineered for rail travel at speeds of up to 20 mph while maintaining regular ground speeds. Each rail wheel has dual cobra brake shoes to enhance braking, complementing the hydrostatic braking system. Additionally, both front and rear hydraulic drive axles feature ride control, serving as shock absorbers to dampen forces when traveling on uneven railroad tracks. This ensures stability and safety throughout rail operations. Furthermore, a safety pin mechanism securely locks the rail gear for on/off track transitions.
Operating the excavator on rail is simplified with a user-friendly switch panel in the cab, allowing operators to seamlessly transition between front, rear, track, or rail drives. The excavator travel pedals and levers are leveraged for driving or raising/lowering the rail gear. Getting onto the rail is quick and hassle-free – simply straddle the track and lower one end of the hi-rail at a time to begin your rail operations. And when it's time to exit the track, you can do so effortlessly anywhere without needing a railroad crossing – just retract the rail gear and crawl off the track.
In summary, this transformation offers a substantial return on investment and maximizes equipment utilization. Mitchell provides a wide range of work tools to transform your ordinary excavator into a versatile system capable of handling many tasks. Elevate your excavator's potential today with Mitchell Rail Gear's Hydraulic Drive system.
FAQ
Q1. What is the Mitchell Model 2525 Hydraulic Drive Rail Gear?
The Model 2525 is a hydraulic-drive rail gear system designed to convert compatible hydraulic excavators into on/off-road railroad machines.
Q2. What size excavators can use the Model 2525 Hydraulic Drive Rail Gear?
The Model 2525 is designed for standard hydraulic excavators with a rated capacity of up to 25 tons.
Q3. How does the Model 2525 hydraulic drive system work?
The system uses the excavator's hydraulic system to power hydraulic motors located at the front and rear rail gear axles, allowing the excavator to travel on railroad tracks.
Q4. How fast can the Model 2525 travel on rail?
The Model 2525 rail gear is engineered for rail travel at speeds of up to 20 mph, according to Mitchell's product information.
Q5. Can the Model 2525 excavator operate both on and off railroad tracks?
Yes. The system is designed to allow a compatible excavator to operate conventionally off rail and transition to railroad operation using its retractable hydraulic-drive rail gear.
Q6. How is the Model 2525 rail gear controlled?
The system uses a cab-mounted switch panel that allows the operator to control the rail gear and select the appropriate drive functions.
Q7. Does the Model 2525 include braking and ride-control features?
Yes. The system incorporates Cobra brake shoes and ride-control features on the front and rear hydraulic-drive axles to help manage movement and forces during rail operation.