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Rail Components Catalog Track Products Ballast Distributing Systems

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Montana Hydraulics LLC: Center Mounted Bi-Directional Ballast Railcar Plow

Montana Hydraulics LLC

The hydraulic-operated, center mounted bi-directional plow incorporates floating/self-articulating blades and a dual acting cylinder. It utilizes a solar powered operating system and fully integrated controls with power beyond, designed for distinct improvement in operator safety.  The plow is an attachment to new and existing ballast cars. During the unloading process, the plow levels ballast with the top of the rail eliminating the need for a regulator, providing improved safety and efficiency. The Montana Hydraulics bi-directional ballast plow is the only plow that has a variable angle design, is rigidly built, incorporates a mechanical ,as well as hydraulic locking system and stores within plate C for travel. It is the safest on the market, the easiest to use, and it is the only proven center mount bi-directional ballast plow. The plow is provided with controls and installation doesn't require "rework" of the car.