Stanley Hydraulic Tools produces a wide variety of tools. The tie tamper is a kind of drill that compacts loose gravel underneath the railroad ties. With its standard T handle it weighs 54 pounds and is 98.4 centimeters long. It's powered by a vibration motor and comes with the needed hoses to connect it to the power source. They also offer a rail jack, which serves to crank up rail cars when they need maintenance. According to Stanley, it's the lightest weight jack of its kind at 43.5 pounds. It's 11 inches long and can lift 10 tons.
The TC-80Z is a commonly used crane to move railroad ties into place and make a track. It's jointly manufactured by John Deere and Isuzu. It has 52 horsepower at 2,100 rpms. The arm on the TC-80Z can transport things at 11.3 miles per hour at a radius of five feet and nine inches. It transports rails commonly 30 feet long and eight feet wide.
Sperling Railway Services offers many large pieces of railroad equipment including the rail saw. Sperling's rail saw rides on the rails and "cuts rails anywhere between the shoulders." The air-conditioned or heated cab will hold four people. The passengers are kept safe from the sparks by the containment shield.
Ballast Tools Equipment manufactures the Trak Spyder. The Trak Spyder serves a wide variety of purposes. It'll support six different tools: hand tampers, hammer drills, spike drivers, spike pullers, impact wrenches and asphalt breakers. It can be used on any kind of track and go in any direction. It's a lightweight accessory and is easily lifted from track to track. With it transporting heavy tools, workers can work longer and get less tired.
