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Hi-Rail Equipment

Excavators

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Parts & Service
Attachments

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Technology

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Priority Hydraulics

BTE’s system delivers 30% more hydraulic flow to attachments in use—maximizing performance, precision, and on-track efficiency.

Auto Tool Recognition (ATR)

ATR auto-adjusts hydraulic settings to match your BTE attachment—reducing setup time, errors, and the need for manual recalibration.

Safety

Safety is engineered into everything we build. From tech-driven features like Bridge Mode to intuitive operator alerts, BTE puts protection first.

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Simple touchscreen controls and built-in fail safes keep your crew productive, your machine protected, and downtime to a minimum.
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Buckets

Power Grip Bucket

Attachment

Excavate, pick up, and move material in one movement. Ideal for clearing debris, lifting vegetation or track components, and performing versatile work across the railroad jobsite.

overview

The BTE Power Grip Bucket is a multi-purpose bucket attachment designed for maximum versatility in railroad maintenance, disaster cleanups, and major track repairs. Engineered for adaptability, it functions as a thumb, clamshell, box blade, or traditional ditching bucket, making it an essential tool for a wide range of job site applications. With operator-controlled bucket jaws, it enhances precision and efficiency with fewer boots on the ground.

Features

Adapts to various tasks by functioning as a thumb, clamshell, box blade, or ditching bucket
Provides exceptional versatility for disaster cleanups and major track repairs
Reduces the need for multiple attachments, increasing efficiency on the job site
Handles heavy debris and materials with a strong, durable design
Enhances safety by allowing controlled operation from the machine cab

BTE Means It’s Built Better

Versatile Applications

Serves as an alternative to multiple attachments, ideal for railroad maintenance, repairs, and disaster response

Maximum Precision

Operator-controlled multifunctional bucket jaws allow for precise material handling and placement

Reliable for Heavy-Duty Work

Engineered for strength and versatility to handle demanding tasks like major track repairs with ease

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Get the attachments you need, right when you need them.

At-a-Glance

Power Grip Bucket - US

SPEC
Height/Length	74” x 44”
Width	58”
Weight	1,470 lbs
Rotate Motor/Squeee Cylinder Reqs.	8 Max GPM / 3,000 Max PSI
Vibratory Hydraulic Motors Reqs.	16 Max GPM / 2,000 Max PSI

Power Grip Bucket - Metric

SPEC
Height/Length	1,880 mm x 1,118 mm
Width	1,474 mm
Weight	667 kg
Rotate Motor/Squeee Cylinder Reqs.	30 l/m / 20,684 kPa
Vibratory Hydraulic Motors Reqs.	60 l/m / 13,789 kPa

Applications

Compatible Machines

BTE-308

69.5 HP

BTE-313

108 HP

BTE-325

174 HP

BTE-326

202 HP

BTE-330

273 HP

BTE-420XE

110 HP

BTE-450

131 HP

BTE-M318

174 HP

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BTE has an array of attachments for all of your hi-rail excavators and backhoes. With our headquarters in Missouri and strategic BTE locations across North America, the machines you need can be available as soon as now.

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BTE engineers versatile, dependable attachments for every hi-rail application. Explore our full line of work attachments and experience the BTE difference.

We are certain we have the perfect machine for you to help accomplish even the toughest of projects.

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