Excavator High Rail Gear
RCE Equipment Solutions presents rail gear for the 20 metric class excavator, a new addition to RCE's Railavator high rail excavator line-up. Now available for multiple brands of excavators!
The Railavator high rail gear is RCE's patented hydraulic high rail system. The 20 metric class Railavator is ideal for rail maintenance applications like rail laying, tie handling, scrap pick-up, ballast and site preparation and under cutting. The rail gear package can be fitted with features and designed to simplify service and minimize downtime and expense.
RCE’s Patented Rail Gear System for Excavators features:
Integrated lift frame assembly welded into the excavator X-Frame
Heavy duty lift arms for the rail gear with positive cam over lock design when in operating position
Hydraulic driven axles assemblies on each axle
Hydraulic actuated failsafe park brakes on both drive assemblies
Hydraulic actuated service brakes on each axle
Auto brake function allows creep mode on rail
Custom built John Deere axle assemblies that provide:
- Inboard planetary drives
- Internal hydraulic applied wet disc brakes
Standard 24 inch rail wheels
Standard 56 ½” rail gauge
Upgraded rotary manifold to allow control of lower functions and brakes
All high rail functions are controlled in the operator station on a main control panel:
Raising and lowering rail gear
Switching from excavator travel to rail gear travel
Single travel pedal for rail travel
Service brake pedal
Emergency park brake control switch
Optional Features:
28” rail wheels for increased ground clearance
Heavy lift axles add craning capabilities and improved bearing life