BTE-326

Hi-Rail Excavator

A multifaceted track maintenance essential
BTE-326
Built for strength, precision, and adaptability, the BTE-326 handles complex railroad maintenance and construction tasks with ease, delivering reliable performance in any environment.

At-a-Glance

SPECUSMETRIC
Engine Power202 hp150.6 kW
Max On-Track Speed25 mph40 kph
Reach (at ground level)36 ft10.9 m
Weight78200 lb35471 kg
Width x Height10.5 x 11.8 ft3.2 x 3.5 m
Swing RadiusConventional
RototiltR8 high flow
Power Class12 ft undercutter, with 3-inch bi-directional chain
The BTE-326 Hi-Rail Excavator takes power up a notch from the BTE-325 with its 202 hp engine. Like the BTE-325, it offers increased lift capacity for managing heavy loads and track materials. It is also quickly deployable on rail and versatile enough to transition off-track to keep operations efficient.

Applications

Features
  • Two-speed drive motors for travel and towing
  • 24″ extended-life hi-rail wheels
  • Chain drive, solid axle, heavy duty bearings
  • Widened undercarriage to straddle rail
  • Hi-rail wheels retract for greater ground clearance
  • Joysticks for multi-function control
  • Crawler track mobility for power and stability
  • Insulated axles (optional)
  • Rototilt 360° rotation and tilt attachment coupler

 

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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.