Undercutting & Tamping

Diamond Tamper

Attachment
Ensure uniform ballast compaction with a four-point system that excels in diamonds and complex track areas, minimizing settlement and supporting long-term alignment

overview

Take your diamond tamping to the next level with BTE’s Diamond Tamper—an adjustable, fully hydraulic attachment built for hard-to-reach areas. Its individual tampers maximize vibration transfer, while the rigid linear slide ensures precise, controlled movement. With extended range of motion and no manual guidance needed, it excels wherever you need it. Paired with a BTE Hi-Rail Excavator, it delivers faster, more efficient compaction under running rails with less operator risk.

Features

  • Rotating design delivers highly efficient diamond taping
  • Increased safety by eliminating the need for handheld tamping
  • Customizable tamping tool spacing for versatility
  • Replaceable dampeners make for quick servicing
  • Precise and controlled range of motion

BTE Means It’s Built Better

Flexible Operation

Fully hydraulic and adjustable with an extended range of motion for tamping hard-to-reach areas

Precision Control

Rigid linear slide ensures precise, controlled movement with no need for manual guidance

Unrivaled Range

Engineered for flexibility with tamping tool spacing of 20 to 52” and a total squeeze range of 16”

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At-a-Glance

SPECUSMETRIC
Weight3,175 lbTBD
Height5.9 ftTBD
Length x Width6.8 ft x 2.9 ftTBD
Tamper TypeStandardTBD
Hydraulic Flow Required16 GPMTBD
Hydraulic Pressure Required3,000 PSITBD

Applications

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