Undercutting & Tamping

Tamper

Attachment
Machine-mounted tamping solution designed for fast ballast compaction with powerful 4 vibrating tamper heads and hydraulic side shift—ideal for spot maintenance tamping

overview

The BTE 2-Motor Tamper is the perfect attachment for reaching tight spaces in track maintenance. It delivers powerful tamping in hard-to-reach areas while its lightweight design allows for versatile operation, making it an essential tool for spot maintenance.

The BTE 4-Motor Tamper is designed for broader applications, including undercutting, tie replacement, and bridge approaches. This excavator-mounted attachment ensures efficient and precise tamping. With robust hydraulic and electrical requirements, it’s the ideal solution for demanding track conditions.

Features

  • 2 and 4 motor options provide maximum tamping versatility
  • Mitigates need for handheld tamping, reducing risk of injury
  • Excavator-mounted for increased efficiency
  • Suitable for undercutting, tie replacement, and spot maintenance
  • Effective in hard-to-reach areas

BTE Means It’s Built Better

Increased Safety

Mitigates the need for heavy and cumbersome handheld tampers, reducing risk of injury

Longer Service Life

BTI Tamping Tools deliver unmatched wear-resistance and fewer replacements

Versatile Applications

Engineered for flexibility with two size options and robust hydraulic and electrical compatibility

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At-a-Glance

Tamper - US

Spec
Height/Length87” x 58”
Width47”
Weight5,400 lbs
Rotate Motor/Squeeze Cylinder Reqs.15 Max GPM / 3,000 Max PSI
Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuits Required(2) Bi-Directional Circuit
Vibratory Hydraulic Motors Reqs.32 Max GPM / 2,000 Max PSI
Other Reqs.Electrical Cable; Dims / Weight Include Tamper Stand
Dims / Weight with Tamper StandHeight: 77” Length: 58” Width: 47”, Weight: 3300 lbs with Coupler top and stand

Tamper - Metric

Spec
Height/Length2,210mm x 1,473 mm
Width1,194 mm
Weight2,449 kg
Rotate Motor/Squeeze Cylinder Reqs.56 l/m / 20,684 kPa
Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuits Required(2) Bi-Directional Circuit
Vibratory Hydraulic Motors Reqs.121 l/m / 13,789 kPa
Other Reqs.Electrical Cable; Dims / Weight Include Tamper Stand
Dims / Weight with Tamper StandHeight: 1955.8 mm Length: 1473.2 mm Width: 1193.8”, Weight: 1496.86 kg with Coupler top and stand

Applications

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