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
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Remote control operation Remote control operation can be used when required for division maintenance or emergency situations such as scouring or washouts.
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Solar-powered Our solar battery continuously charges the electrical system, making them more efficient for ballast unloading in shorter distances.
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Control panel access During ballast distribution, our hydraulically-powered doors can be unloaded with the control panel on the side of the car.