Reliable, safe, and easier than manual unloading
Ballast Unloading Machine for Track Construction
Herzog looked to take the labor out of the manually operating doors on standard ballast cars and create a safer, more efficient solution by replacing them with hydraulically-powered doors that are controlled remotely.
In doing so, Herzog reduced the number of employees needed for operation, only requiring a single operator, which reduces manual labor and employee time while increasing overall operating efficiency.
ROW maintenance
Short line railroads
Rail transit systems
Purpose
During ballast distribution, our remotely operated hydraulically-powered doors provide easy opening and closing. The doors eliminate the need for manual manipulation/operation, and only a single operator is required for ballast distribution, increasing efficiency and safety for your employees.
Solar Ballast Car Features
Remote control operation Remote control operation can be used when required for division maintenance or emergency situations such as scouring or washouts.
Solar-powered Our solar battery continuously charges the electrical system, making them more efficient for ballast unloading in shorter distances.
Control panel access During ballast distribution, our hydraulically-powered doors can be unloaded with the control panel on the side of the car.