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HR1500 Series C HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment

The Harsco RailTM HR1500 Series C HY-RAIL® guide wheel equipment is used to adapt light duty trucks and utility vehicles for highway and railway travel. The truck must meet Harsco Rail’s recommended vehicle specifications.

Features and Benefits:
High road and rail clearance
Rugged compact design
Mounts under front of truck frame
Minimal modification to vehicle front bumper
Electric / hydraulic power pack
Push button activation
Over center rotation when in rail position
Hydraulic and mechanical locks
Permanently sealed guide wheel bearings
Insulated guide wheels
De-rail skids
Steering wheel lock

Optional Equipment:
Rubber or steel tread guide wheels
Emergency hand pump
Grease guards
Wireless remote control

HR1500 Series C HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment Specifications

  • COMPATIBLE VEHICLES: Standard and downsized light-duty trucks and utility vehicles w/single rear wheels
  • Weight Class
    • Up to 11,900 lbs. (up to 5,080 kg)
  • General Specifications
    • Construction: Fabricated steel unit: welded and bolted construction
    • Attachment to Vehicle: Front and rear units bolt to vehicle’s frame with custom mounting brackets specific to each approved vehicle model. Units are fitted with incrementally spaced mounting holes to allow full adjustment of the unit for vehicle frame height, base curb weight and on-rail tracking adjustments
    • Rail Wheels Rubber tread or steel guide wheels
      • Tread Diameter 10.00 in. (250 mm)
      • Flange Diameter 12.25 in. (310 mm)
    • Spindle & Bearings Unitized bolt-on unit – permanently sealed and lubricated (maintenance free)
    • Hydraulic Locks Built-in hydraulic safety locks
    • Safety Locks Positive mechanical pin type safety locks for the rail & highway
    • Derail Skids Built-in; standard on front and rear units
    • Rail Sweeps Bolt-on; standard on front and rear units
    • Raise/Lower Actuation Electric/hydraulic pump controlled by pendent type switches located near each unit. Optional controls available inside cab, wireless remote control also available.
      • Weights & Dimensions
        • Weight (Does not include mounting brackets, options, or hardware)
          • Front Unit: 305 lbs. (137 Kg)
          • Rear Unit: 305 lbs. (137 Kg)
        • Track Gauge: 56.5-in. (1435-mm) - Standard
      • Load Capacity
        • Steel wheels 3,000 lbs. (1360 Kg)
        • Maximum load per guide wheel 1500 lbs. (680 Kg)
        • Rubber treads 1400 lbs. (636 Kg)
      • Required Auxiliary Equipment
        • Steering Lock: Steering column mounted
        • Wheel Modification Group: Specific design for each approved vehicle model
        • Mounting Brackets: Specific design for each approved vehicle model
      • Hydraulic System Requirements
        • Flow Range: 1-gpm (3.8-lpm)
        • Operating Pressure: 2,800 psi (175.5 Ipm)
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