Tie Handling

Tube Talon

Attachment
TRIPP machine capabilities with the flexibility of a hi-rail excavator. Designed for inside-grip operation through tie holes, reducing damage and improving placement accuracy.

overview

The BTE Tube Talon is a highly-productive tie-changing attachment designed for hi-rail excavators and backhoes. Engineered to operate in tight areas or on-track, it utilizes BTI Tie Jaws for superior grip and wear protection. Its extendable tie head locks onto the rail, ensuring safe and effective tie extraction and insertion. With a powerful cylinder head and quick coupler attachment, the BTE Tube Talon enhances precision, safety, and productivity in demanding rail maintenance operations.

Features

  • Extracts and inserts ties in tight or restricted areas
  • Locks onto the rail for secure and controlled operation
  • Utilizes BTI Tie Jaws for maximum grip and wear protection
  • Features a powerful cylinder head for smooth tie handling
  • Increases efficiency and safety for track maintenance crews

BTE Means It’s Built Better

Effective in Tight Spaces

Engineered to replace ties in confined areas where other attachments struggle, making it essential for efficiency

Powerful Tie Grip

Equipped with BTI Tie Jaws to ensure a secure hold on ties, reducing slippage and enhancing durabil

Maximum Productivity

Quick coupler design and powerful cylinder head streamline tie extraction and insertio

Buy. Lease.

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

At-a-Glance

SpecificationUSMetric
Height/Length32” x 100”813 mm x 2,540 mm
Width27”659 mm
Weight1,450 lbs658 kg
Extend Cylinder Reqs.20 Max GPM / 3,000 Max PSI75 l/m / 20,684 kPa
Hydraulic Flow Reqs.20 GPM Hi Flow, 10 GPM Medium Flow
Hydraulic Pressure Reqs.3,000 PSI
Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuits Reqs.High and Medium Flow Auxiliary

Applications

Compatible Machines

Need it now? Let's connect.

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.

Explore More Attachments

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

Let’s Talk Solutions

BTE is here to make railroad track maintenance and construction safer, simpler, and faster. Tell us what your team needs. We’ll build a better tomorrow together.

Resources

Maintenance, Equipment, Insights

If the hi-rail equipment you depend on isn’t keeping up, the whole operation goes out of balance.

Equipment, Maintenance

Railroad construction and maintenance has never been easy. But increasing freight volumes, higher train speeds, and growing pressure to minimize track outages only make maintenance of way crews’ work more demanding.

Insights, Compliance

Meeting FRA regulations isn't only about compliance. It's about using every tool available to us to maintain safe, efficient railroad operations.