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Rail Components Catalog Freight Car Products Car Movers/Pullers

Rail Industry Component:
Railquip Inc.: Forklift Truck Propelled Car Mover

Railquip Inc.

The rail car mover can be equipped with AAR-contoured coupler or buffers. It is available in three different categories: category WRG “N” for forklift trucks of 1.5 tons to 4 tons; category WRG “S” for forklift trucks of 2 tons to 7 tons; and category WRG “SL” for forklift trucks of 2 tons to 9 tons. Designed for standard track gauge of 56.5-inches, narrow track gauge or broad track gauges are available upon request. The pull/pushing capacity ranges from 330 tons to 600 tons depending on model and forklift truck. Operating speed is 1.5 to 3.1 mph. Brake distance, with a load of 330 tons, is 39 inches.