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HR200 Series B HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment

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HR2000 Series B HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment

The Harsco Rail TM HR2000 Series B HY-RAIL® guide wheel unit is used to adapt light duty trucks for highway and railway travel. The trucks must meet Harsco Rail’s recommended vehicle specifications.

The HR2000 Series B guide wheel unit is designed for applications on the rear of the vehicle. This rear guide wheel unit may be used with other Harsco Rail TM front HY-RAIL® guide wheel units such as the HR1900 Series A.

The HR2000 Series B guide wheel unit is mounted to the vehicle frame with universal mounting brackets. This unit is fully adjustable to provide superior vehicle tracking when on rail.

Features and Benefits:
Hydraulic actuation
High road/rail clearance
Rugged compact design
Compatible with rear fuel tanks
Guide wheels positioned close to vehicle tires
Electrically insulated
Built in de-rail guards

Optional Equipment:
Rear Rail sweeps
Hydraulic locks
Hydraulic power pack
Air brakes

HR1900 Series B HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Equipment Specifications

  • COMPATIBLE VEHICLES: Light duty trucks and cab chassis trucks
  • WEIGHT CLASS: GGAWR Rear Up to 14,706 lbs (6,669 kg)
  • General Specifications
    • Construction: Fabricated steel unit - welded and bolted construction
    • Attachment to Vehicle: Unit is designed with mounting brackets that universally attach to vehicle
    • Guide Wheels: Austempered ductile iron, precision machined
      • Tread Diameter: 11 in. (279 mm)
      • Flange Diameter: 13.25 in. (337 mm)
    • Wheel Bearings: Heavy-duty, tapered roller
    • Brakes Air actuated, brake shoe contacts guide wheel tread, controlled by in-cab
    • Safety Locks Built-in standard manual pin lock.
    • Derail Skids Built-in - Standard
    • Rail Sweeps olt on, fixed, adjustable. Recommended safety option.
    • Raise/Lower Actuation HHydraulic; double acting cylinders
  • Weights & Dimensions
    • Weight: 440 lbs (200 kg)
    • Track Gauge: 56.5 In. (1435 mm)
  • Load Capacity
    • Maximum Total Load 6,750 lbs. (3,061 kg)
    • Maximum per Guide Wheel 3,375 lbs. (1,531 kg)
  • Hydraulic System Requirements
    • Flow Range 5 - 8 gpm (19 - 30 lpm)
    • Operating Pressure 2,200 psi (150 bar)

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