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HR1900 Series B HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment

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HR1900 Series B HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment

The Harsco RailTM HR1900 Series B HY-RAIL® guide wheel equipment is used to adapt medium duty chassis-cab trucks for highway and railway travel. The truck must meet Harsco Rail’s recommended vehicle specifications.

The HR1900 Series B guide wheel unit is designed for application on the front of the truck. The front guide wheel unit may be used in conjunction with other Harsco Rail’s rear HY-RAIL® guide wheel units such as the HR2000 Series B.

The HR1900 Series B HY-RAIL® guide wheel unit is fully adjustable to provide superior tracking when on rail.

Features and Benefits:
High road and rail clearance
Rugged compact design
Mounts under front of truck frame
Minimal modification to vehicle front bumper
Over center rotation when in rail position
Mechanical pin locks
Insulated guide wheels
De-rail skids
Air brakes
Steering wheel lock

Optional Equipment:
Air brakes
Rail sweeps
Hydraulic power pack

HR1900 Series B HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment Specifications

  • COMPATIBLE VEHICLES: Medium-duty chassis-cab trucks
  • WEIGHT CLASS: GAWR - Front Up to 7,000 lbs. (3,175 kg) max.
  • General Specifications
    • Construction: Fabricated steel unit - welded and bolted construction
    • Attachment to Vehicle: Universal mounting bolts to truck frame
    • Rail Wheels: Ductile iron
      • Tread Diameter: 1.00 in. (406.4 mm)
      • Flange Diameter: 13.25 in. (459.4 mm)
    • Wheel Bearings: Heavy-duty, tapered roller
    • Brakes Air-actuated, tread-type
    • Locks Mechanical safety pin locks for highway and rail position
    • Derail Skids Built-in - Standard
    • Rail Sweeps Optional
    • Raise/Lower Actuation Hydraulic manual control valve or push button
  • Weights & Dimensions
    • Weight: Unit 415 lbs. (188.2 kg) installed
    • Track Gauge: 56.5 in. (1435 mm) - Standard
  • Load Capacity
    • Guide Wheel Unit 7,000 lbs. (3175 kg) Maximum
    • Per Guide Wheel 3,500 lbs. (1888 kg) Maximum
  • Hydraulic System Requirements
    • Flow Range 5 - 8 gpm (18.9 - 30.2 lpm)
    • Operating Pressure 2,200 psi (137.9 bar) max.

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