BROWSE THE FULL LINE OF BTE HI-RAIL EQUIPMENT
With a widened undercarriage, on-rail travel speeds up to 25 mph, and BTE’s proprietary priority hydraulics and automatic attachment recognition, our excavator models offer a top-to-bottom upgrade from the industry standard. BTE engineers tested and perfected excavator models for every hi-rail need, from enhanced mobility and power to more flexibility and maneuverability. And since they’re all built BTE tough, even punishing work conditions can’t slow you down.
Built for productivity, precision, and long-term reliability, BTE Hi-Rail Backhoes can mobilize quickly to get spot track maintenance work done fast and done right. Whether you need high horsepower for undercutting or the versatility to pivot between on-rail and off-rail work, BTE backhoes are a more effective, more efficient solution.
When it comes to carts and MOW applications, versatility and durability lead—which is why BTE engineered a range of flexible hi-rail carts that can reliably handle anything from hauling ballast to disaster response. Our customers’ problems inform our innovations, so in BTE’s line of heavy-duty hi-rail carts, you’ll find versatile applications, easy loading and unloading, and ultra-rugged engineering to withstand everything from everyday hauling to rockslide clearances.
Whether you’re looking for compact and nimble hydraulic power or remote control capabilities to keep operators safely distanced from equipment booms, BTE has your ideal solution. Our custom-engineered mobile power units range from all-terrain to railbound, and each offers intuitive controls, reliable performance, easy maintenance in the field, and the rugged durability BTE is known for.
TESTED AND TRUSTED SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY HI-RAIL NEED
BTE offers a complete line of heavy duty hi-rail equipment, including excavators and backhoes purpose-built to simplify, streamline, and speed up any hi-rail maintenance or construction task. From heavy track lifts to compact bridge and tie work, every job gets done faster, easier, and with less downtime when your equipment is optimized specifically for maintenance of way operations.
BTE DELIVERS
Advanced Technology
From simplifying attachment changeout with the proprietary ATR system to Smart Controls that enhance safety and make operation more intuitive, BTE’s leading-edge tech upgrades are designed to streamline every task, empowering you to get more done in less time.
Unmatched Durability
When it comes to performance life, BTE only builds for the long haul. Whether it’s integrating advanced engineering to extend maintenance intervals or adding tungsten carbide protection to minimize wear, we design machines and attachments to outlast while they outperform.
Ultimate Versatility
Front to back, BTE makes it easy to shape the most efficient consist for every MOW task. We custom-engineered our hi-rail machines to connect seamlessly with a full range of specialized attachments, adapting and adjusting to maximize every minute and ensure peak productivity.
Pure Power
Innovating beyond industry standards means long runs, heavy lifts, and tough conditions aren’t the peak. They’re the baseline. Our core performance upgrades include Priority Hydraulics, which delivers 30% more flow (versus standard machines) to boost power, speed, and efficiency.
The Only Equipment Partner You'll Need
From Components to Custom Engineering, We Do it All
Replacement Parts
Purchase parts and components for all BTE machines and attachments directly through us, and count on easy ordering, 100% accuracy, and quick delivery.
Expert Service
From ongoing safety and operations training to 24/7 troubleshooting, our service team sets the gold standard for customer satisfaction.
Custom Solutions
If your team has a railroad maintenance or construction challenge that BTE hasn't already solved, our team can custom-engineer a solution. Bring us an idea. We'll get to work.
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.
