MINI & MAXI RAIL CAR MOVER

The Mini Railcar Mover is capable of moving 165 tons in forward or reverse, on level surface at a speed of 3.1 MPH. Originally designed for shunting tank or freight cars by engaging the wheel, it can now be equipped with a lifting pad attachment enabling its use outside the bogie area. A hydraulically powered lifting device engages the vehicle at the lifting pad and transfers the load to the running surface for its tractive power.

Designed for years of heavy use, the Mini Railcar Mover will virtually eliminate the need for capstans, winches, "rabbits" or heavy-duty track mounted shunting vehicles in your Rail Transit Maintenance Shop area. Affordable, safe, efficient, and revolutionary, the MINI RAILCAR MOVER is designed to fill your shunting requirements.

Application:

The Mini Railcar Mover is positioned at a 90 degree angle to the front wheel of the lead bogie and pushed forward until it makes firm contact with the wheel. The drive gear is then elevated and the Mini Railcar Mover is now resting on its four rubber coated drive rollers. Two steel rollers which are connected through the clamping cylinder are pressed against the wheel flange and the running surface by pulling a handle at the control arm. The pressure of the steel rollers against the wheel flange and running surface creates the proper friction between the rubber coated drive rollers and the floor surface. A lever at the control arm is then pulled to activate the drive rollers of the Mini Railcar Mover and it starts moving the railcar in the desired direction.

Shunting is always done in the forward motion. The driving direction is changed by turning the control arm by 180 degrees.

Technical Data:

Length(without control bar):	51.2"
Width:	47.2"
Height:	39"
Weight:	606 lbs.
Steel Roller Diameter:	3.94"
Driving Roller Diameter:	5.5"

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Mini Railcar Mover

Maximum Speed:	3.1 MPH
Shunting Power:	165 Tons on level ground
Motor:	Single Piston 4 Cycle Engine
Motor Power:	10 kW/11 HP
RPM:	3,600
Gasoline Consumption:	0.7 gal/hr.

	AAR-coupling E-type

Battery and Gas Powered Railcar Mover

The Maxi Railcar Mover offers maneuverability, cost-effective operation, and multi-directional capabilities heretofore unknown in the railroad/rail transit maintenance shop. The expense of purchasing and maintaining large vehicle shunting equipment is virtually eliminated. The Maxi Railcar Mover, powered by a 15 HP gasoline, diesel, LPG, or Battery engine utilizes its own weight to develop the required friction on the rail to effect the movement. Hydraulically powered wheels are engaged to start and stop the shunting operation, which can be in either direction. The Maxi Railcar Mover is ruggedly designed to provide years of low cost shunting service in your equipment maintenance area.

TECHNICAL DATA (GAS POWERED):

	Length: Approx. 80 inches
	Width: Approx. 69 inches
	Weight: Approx. 4400 pounds
	Running Wheels (hydraulically powered, steel, with hard rubber tires) Dia. = 11.8 inches
	Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels (pneumatic) Dia. = 19.7 inches
	Thrust Capacity: Approx. 220 tons on level plane
	Engine: Double cylinder, HONDA engine, gasoline (standard) - LPG and diesel options available.
	Output: 15 HP
	RPM: 3600
	Speed: 0 - 3.1 MPH in forward or reverse
	Fuel consumption (gasoline): 1/2 gal /hour
	Radio controlled option available

OPTIONAL TECHNICAL DATA (BATTERY POWERED):

	Weight: 6600 pounds
	The operating handle is positioned at a 90� angle to the pulling or pushing direction
	The operating handle and coupler can be turned 180�
	Shunting capacity up to 330 tons
	Running Wheels (hydraulically powered, steel, with hard rubber tires) Dia. = 11.8 inches
	For shunting operation on embedded or non-embedded rail sections
	4 Single driven rubber wheels which are used for road as well as for rail operation
	Stepless adjustable electric drive
	Rail guidance system to be lowered during rail operation
	4 Drive motors each 80 V / 6.69 HP
	2 Batteries each 80 V / 320 Ah with automatic water refilling, Aquamatic
	Charging Set Eurotron 80/80: � Charging time: 7.5 � 8 hours � Capacity: 301 � 340 Ah
	Remote controlled optional

OPERATION OF THE MAXI RAILCAR MOVER (GAS POWERED)

	Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels in the lowered position, the railcar is mover is moved under its own power to the track location.
	The railcar mover is positioned on the rails, and the Pneumatic Center Drive Wheels are moved to the raised position.
	The railcar mover is driven into position at the end of the vehicle to be moved.
	If the car is to be moved by the coupler, the car is secured to the railcar mover by means of a custom built mechanical coupler (E Type or transit coupler) or tow bar.
	With the maxi railcar mover in place, the unit can be engaged to move the car in either direction.

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