Hi-Rail Excavators

Tested and Trusted to Handle the Most Challenging Conditions

Expertly engineered and backed by rigorous field testing, BTE hi-rail excavators set the standard for versatility and dependability. Every excavator in our full line is customized and optimized for peak performance, reliability, and operator ease. And with steady lease and purchase availability at our Missouri headquarters and strategic locations throughout North America, we make sure our partners are ready to tackle any hi-rail maintenance need, from major rail construction projects to compact bridge and tie work.

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Hi-Rail Excavators Engineered to Make Your Job Easier

AUTOMATIC TOOL RECOGNITION (ATR)

Hydraulic flow, pressure, and joysticks are automatically adjusted to optimal machine setup for a safe and productive work environment. 

PRIORITY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

BTE Excavators deliver up to 30% more hydraulic flow to work attachments than standard machines, enhancing performance and productivity.

HEAVY-DUTY HI-RAIL GEAR

Two-speed drive motors, easy-to-maintain chain drive, increased cab height for improved visibility, proportional railroad-style brakes—BTE designs for enhanced operation.

Smart Controls

BTE's clean, intuitive, two-screen operation puts leading-edge technology (including remote monitoring and critical system redundancy) at your fingertips.

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Work Smarter With BTE Attachments

Made to Maximize Your Machine

We engineer our rail maintenance and construction attachments with the same level of innovation, versatility, and durability as our machines. From undercutting and tamping to vegetation and snow management, BTE attachments simplify every hi-rail application, across every season.

BTE Hi-Rail Excavator with Cribber Attachment clearing ballast on railroad