Short and long-term leases available
Rail equipment leasing
Herzog maintains a late model fleet of hyrail support vehicles, maintenance-of-way, and specialty equipment. Short and long-term leases are available subject to equipment availability.
Units are located in various regions and are outfitted to meet the needs of contractors, freight rail, and transit systems.
Hyrail Support Vehicles
Hyrail Boom Truck
Picks up and transports materials in areas of difficult access along the right-of-way. Good for general maintenance work, Positive Train Control (PTC) tasks, transporting housings, signals, and switches. Various options available.
Specifications
- Straight mast, knuckle boom,
PTC with auger drive - 8 to 28-ton boom
- 18’ to 21’ bed sizes
- Tandem axle chassis
- Hyrail gear
- Outriggers
Hyrail Brush Truck
Herzog’s custom brush truck is specifically designed to remove mill scale and rust from the entire profile of the rail to ensure the integrity of signal circuits and track crossings. It is operated by a single driver and ideal for transit systems suffering from rust and poor connection.
Specifications
- 12” brush diameter
- 2,000 rpm brush speed
- Up to 35mph working speed
- GVWR 26,000
- Hyrail gear
Hyrail Material Handler
Picks up and distributes ties and sticks of rail. Magnet function allows for quick retrieval of rail plates, spikes, and fasteners. Various options available.
Specifications
- 22’ to 27’ reach
- Heavy-duty platform body
- Removable vertical side posts
- Removable wood plank sides
- Remote drive system
- Remote controller
- Side access ladder
- Tie-down winches and straps
- Front and rear bulkheads
- 12/24-volt battery system
- Grapple & magnet
- Hyrail gear
Load Charts
Rotobec MT27 Elite XT
Hyrail Rotary Dump
Distribute ballast on track bed and shoulders while traveling on the rail. A custom spreader box option is also available to increase placement precision. The rotating dump bed deposits loads on either side of the truck.
Specifications
- 14’ to 16’ dump boxes
- 12 cy capacity
- 180° dumping rotation
- Tandem axle chassis
- Hyrail gear
- Raildogs
- Rear pintle hitch
- Rear material apron
- Tarp
Hyrail Welding Van
Carry welding equipment and other MOW tools for on-rail work in remote areas. Tool options may vary.
Specifications
- 15’ to 16’ cargo van body
- Hyrail gear
- Hardwood flooring
- Roll-up door
- Lift gate
- Hydraulic tool circuit
- Welder
- Workbench and shelving
Hyrail Water Truck
Assists with dust control and provides fire protection when workers are grinding rail.
Specifications
- 2,500 gal water tank
- Hyrail gear
- Tank runners
- Rewind hose reel
- Lighting system
Durable, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and SUVs with road-to-rail capabilities. Various outfits available.
HyRail Types
- SUV
- Service body
- Standard pickup
MOW Equipment
Dynamic Track Stabilizer
Used in new construction and rail replacement to ensure transits are not placed under slow orders due to lack of track stability.
Specifications
- 50 tons of horizontal force
- 50,000 lbs of vertical force
- 0-3 mph work speed
- Climate-controlled enclosed cab
Specification Sheet
LoRailer
Self-propelled platform ideal for moving material, spreading ballast, and transporting non-hyrail equipment or vehicles to remote job sites. Various sizes available.
Specifications
- 80,000 lb max capacity
- Cab option available
- Hydraulic turntable
- Deck extension options
Specification Sheet
CWR Rail Train
Transport continuous welded rail with a rail cart consist. The number of carts required is based on the length of the rail. Max. of 8 sticks of rail can be moved at one time.
Specifications
- Max capacity: 8 rails
- High- and low-profile clearance
- Brake option
- Steel or rubber wheels
Specification Sheet
PUMS
Remove and install prefabricated switches and crossings or plain line track panels without distortion, cutting into sections, or dismantling.
Specifications
- 1-12 units available
- 16 ton lifting capacity
- 0-3 mph self-propelled traveling speed
Specification Sheet
Tie Gang
Tie gang units available as a complete gang or separate. Other MOW tie handling and rail replacement equipment available upon request.
Equipment Types
- Tie crane
- Spike puller
- Spike driver
- Tie remover/inserter
- Rail lifter
- Chase tamper
Specialty Equipment
Hyrail UTV (Polaris Hippo)
This hydraulic, air, electric, and welding powerhouse is a single unit, powered by the Ranger’s diesel engine, and supports light maintenance activities.
Specifications
- 8 gpm @ 2,000 psi adjustable flow hydraulic power unit
- 40 cfm @ 100 psi air compressor
- 240 amp DC welder
- Hyrail gear
Specification Sheet
Brushcutter
The brushcutter clears, cuts and mulches vegetation simultaneously from right-of-way for site work or maintenance purposes.
Specifications
- 2-operator cab
- Enclosed and climate-controlled
- 2 hydraulic cutter arms
- 30’ cutting reach on each side of the track
- 21’ vertical reach
- 8’ cutting width per head
Specification Sheet
Crane Train
Power unit and dolly used to transport mobile, crawler, or rough terrain cranes on rail to remote locations with limited access.
Specifications
- All welded construction
- Heavy-duty steel frame
- Closed-loop hydrostatic drive
- Variable displacement flow on demand
- 5.5 to 1 planet reducers
- 8-50,000 lb (22,750 kg) capacity bearings
- 200-ton high load capacity
- 16’’ forged wheels
- Speed varies depending on the application
- Pivotal platform
Specification Sheet
Tie Truck
Our Tie Truck was designed to transport ties in locations of close proximity, reducing the need for a trailer. Easily unloaded with a forklift.
Specifications
- Straps
- Street legal
- GVWR 66,000
- 275’’ WB
- 192’’ CA
- 120’’ after frame
- 20K front axle
- 46K rear axle