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Ballast Tools Equipment: BTE-326 Hi-Rail Excavator

Ballast Tools Equipment


BTE-326 Hi-Rail Excavator - The BTE-326 is the higher-powered big brother to the BTE-325 Hi-Rail Excavator. The BTE-326 can also be rapidly deployed on rail and easily jumps off-track for more versatility or to allow train traffic to pass. The increased lifting capacity of the BTE-326 makes it a capable choice for handling heavy loads or lifting track materials. As with the 325, the BTE-326 is a versatile machine that performs a wide array of services.Track Maintenance WorkhorseCoupled with the BTE Undercutter, Mulcher, Cold Air Blower, Rail Threader, Rototilt, and buckets, the BTE-326 Hi-Rail excavator makes an indispensable track maintenance workhorse. The BTE-326 lifting capacity can handle wood panels and other heavy loads, and with its speed, reach, mobility, and a full suite of advanced attachments, it is the best solution for great equipment utilization in challenging conditions.The BTE ADVANTAGE - • BTE Tough and Reliable Hi-Rail Gear• BTE High-Performance Machine Control• BTE Attachment Recognition System• BTE Support for Training, Parts, and ServiceFEATURES• Power: Caterpillar 202 HP (151 kW)• Approximate Weight: 39 ton• Excavator Reach: Approximately 33 feet (10 m)• Rototilt 360 rotation and tilt attachment coupler• Crawler Track Mobility for Power and Stability• Sure-Grip Joysticks for multi-function control• Caterpillar dealer network for parts and service