Ballast Tools Equipment (BTE) products

The BTE-329 is a heavyweight Hi-Rail machine with substantial horsepower and lifting capacity. It can be rapidly deployed on rail and then crawl off-track for more versatility or to clear up for train traffic. The exclusive BTE four-wheel drive Hi-Rail system provides useful on-track mobility with power for continuous ditching and towing. The increased lifting capacity of the BTE-329 makes it a capable choice for handling heavy loads or lifting track materials.

The BTE-325 is an extremely productive combination of size, power, lift capacity, and maneuverability for a Hi-Rail excavator. The BTE-325 can be rapidly deployed on rail and easily jumps off-track for more versatility or to allow train traffic to pass. The exclusive BTE four-wheel drive Hi-Rail system provides power for on rail ditching and towing. The increased lifting capacity of the BTE-325 makes it a capable choice for handling heavy loads or lifting track materials. The compact radius is crucial when working in tight areas.

The extremely powerful BTE-450 Hi-Rail Backhoe features the high horsepower necessary to undercut effectively. The powerful machine can hi-rail to the jobsite with the handy tool carrier full of attachments to tackle challenging track maintenance and repairs.  This backhoe features a long reach extend-a-hoe and a hose reel to power hydraulic hand tools. The cab-operated BTE Hi-Rail system has a frame-mounted pivoting front axle. The BTE-450’s large capacity front bucket has full range of motion while on rail.

The responsive BTE-420 Hi-Rail Backhoe easily mobilizes to tackle spot rack maintenance work. It features the innovative cab-operated BTE Hi-Rail system for work and rail travel, with a pivoting front axle for greater rail stability while allowing full use of the front loader bucket. With the flexible Rototilt, attachments can be rotated, tilted, and precisely controlled.  The hydraulic hose reel powers hydraulic hand tools track side. Coupled with the proven BTE Tamper, Tie Head, and buckets, the machine is a mainstay for basic track work and team support.  Its weight and size make it very easy to mobilize to work sites.

With a travel speed of more than 20 mph on and off rail, the BTE-M318 Wheeled Hi-Rail Excavator provides quick mobilization to fight the toughest maintenance areas. Road ready tires allow this powerful machine to be rapidly deployed to numerous maintenance spots with increased speed and efficiency. The high horsepower machine matches precisely to the core BTE attachments, including the Cold Air Blower, Undercutter, and Mulcher.  For added safety, BTE Exclusive Telescoping Outriggers reach to the ballast shoulders when working on rail.

From the comfort and safety of the pressurized cab, the innovative BTE Hi-Rail Skid Steer replaces manual, exhausting, or dangerous maintenance activities.  The BTE HRSS quickly deploys to utilize short work windows and offers roller rail clamps and remote-control options.