BTE-308

Hi-Rail Excavator

A versatile solution for rail and bridge maintenance
BTE-308
With exceptional versatility and compact maneuverability, the BTE-308 is built for precision in tight-access railroad maintenance and excels in bridge work with specialized safety features for enhanced performance.

At-a-Glance

SPECUSMETRIC
Engine Power69.5 hp51.8 kW
Max On-Track Speed25 mph40 kph
Reach (at ground level)26.5 ft8.1 m
Weight26,000 lb11,793 kg
Width x Height7.5 x 9.2 ft2.3 x 2.8 m
Swing RadiusReduced/Compact
RototiltR4 high flow
The BTE-308 Hi-Rail Mini Excavator is the ideal solution for bridge and tie work. Its lightweight and compact design enhances mobility across work sites, ensuring efficient task completion. Despite its size, the BTE-308 delivers robust power for tackling heavy duty tasks such as changing ties, tamping and ditching with ease.

Applications

Features
  • Two-speed drive motor for travel and towing
  • 16” extended-life hi-rail wheels
  • Heavy-duty hi-rail axles and bearings
  • Widened undercarriage to straddle rail
  • Joysticks for multi-function control
  • Crawler track mobility for power and stability
  • Optional BTE Bridge Tie Configuration maximizes productivity and safety
  • Insulated axles (optional)
  • Rototilt 360° rotation and tilt attachment coupler
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BTE has an extensive fleet of hi-rail excavators and backhoes available for lease or purchase. With our headquarters in Missouri and strategic BTE locations across North America, the machines you need can be available as soon as now.

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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.