Undercutting & Tamping

Undercutter with Spoils Wheel

Attachment
Boosts efficiency with integrated spoil management while undercutting ballast, perfect for rail maintenance that demands faster cleanup and reduced manpower

overview

The BTE Undercutter w/ Spoils Wheel is engineered to streamline track maintenance and tie replacement operations. Designed to remove and replace contaminated ballast with precision, it enhances track conditions and prolongs track life. With 12 to 18-ft bars, an uni-directional chain equipped with replaceable carbide bits, and a spoils wheel to eliminate trench digging, this attachment ensures optimal efficiency in undercutting and switch maintenance for both BTE excavators and backhoes.

Features

  • Removes and replaces contaminated ballast efficiently
  • Enhances track conditions and prolongs track life
  • 12 to 18-ft bars for versatile applications
  • Uni-directional chain with replaceable carbide bits
  • Spoils wheel eliminates trench digging

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Efficient Ballast Removal

Quickly clear ballast with precision, minimizing downtime and labor

Protect Track Conditions

Maintain track stability by removing fouled ballast while preserving integrity

No Prep Needed

Ready to work, just attach and start undercutting with no extra setup

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At-a-Glance

SpecificationUSMetric
12 ft15 ft18 ft12 ft15 ft18 ft
Height71”72”72”1,804 mm1,829 mm1,829 mm
Length221”256”292”5,614 mm6,503 mm7,417 mm
Width54”54”54”1,372 mm1,372 mm1,372 mm
Weight7,600 lbs7,600 lbs8,900 lbs3,448 kg3,448 kg4,037 kg
Hydraulic Flow Reqs. (All models)60 Max GPM / 5,500 Max PSI70 Max GPM / 5,500 Max PSI70 Max GPM / 5,500 Max PSI227 l/m / 37,921 kPa264 l/m / 27,921 kPa264 l/m / 27,921 kPa
Ditching Wheel Motor Reqs.40 Max GPM / 5,500 Max PSI151 l/m / 37,921 kPa
Sweep/Tilt Cylinders Reqs.15 Max GPM / 3,000 Max PSI56 l/m / 20,684 kPa

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