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HR3000 Series V HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Attachment

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HR3000 Series V HY-RAIL® Guide Wheel Attachment

The HR3000 Series V HY-RAIL® guide wheel attachment is used to adapt medium-duty, chassis-cab truck, meeting Harsco Rail's recommended vehicle specifications, for highway/railway applications where a vertically-actuating front unit is desired. This unit is ideal for applications where it is necessary to minimize front unit overhang.

HR3000V units are for front end position installation and may be used in conjunction with either Harsco Rail's HR3000 Series A or Series B rear position units. Unit attaches to the vehicle's front end with mounting brackets and spacers specific to the vehicle model.

HR3000V units feature mounting flanges with multiple mounting holes and telescoping guide tubes with internal coil spring suspension and externally mounted double acting hydaulic cylinders for raising and lowering unit.

With bolt-on mounting, the unit is easily adjustable for vehicle load, clearances, and tracking. Air-actuted, tread-type brakes with composition shoes are standard. Optional fixed rail sweeps are available.

Available in insulated and non-insulated versions. An electric air compressor and a hydraulic power unit are available for installation on vehicles not equipped with air brakes of hydraulic systems.

Major Features

  • Vertical-actuating HR3000 Series V units minimize front unit overhang.
  • Coil spring suspension provides a smooth ride and enhances guide wheel/rail contact.
  • Series V unit is attached to the vehicle by bolt-on mounting brackets, enabling adjustment for vehicle load, clearances and tracking.

HR3000 Series V HY-RAIL® Unit Specifications

  • Compatible Vehicles
    • Type: Medium-duty chassis-cab trucks with single rear axle
    • Weight Class:
      • GVWR: Up to 35,000-lb. (15,876-kg) max. **
      • GAWR - Front: Up to 12,000-lb. (5,444-kg) max.**
      • GAWR - Rear: Up to 23,000-lb. (10,433-kg) max. **
  • Guide Wheel Units
    • Construction: Fabricated steel unit - welded construction
    • Attachment to Vehicle: Universal mount unit bolts to vehicle's front end with custom mounting brackets and spacers specific to each vehicle model
    • Suspension: Enclosed coil springs
    • Rail Wheels: Austempered ductile iron - precision machined
      • Tread Diameter: 12.50-in. (317.5-mm)
      • Flange Diameter: 14.75-in. (374.7-mm)
    • Wheel Bearings: Heavy-duty, tapered roller - relubrication by hand pack method
    • Brakes: Air-actuated, tread-type, w/single Cobra composition brake shoe on each rail wheel
    • Safety Locks: Two sliding bolt action pin-type safety locks - locks secured by spring loaded handle in detent
    • Derail Skids: Bolt-on - standard
    • Rail Sweeps: Available - Bolt-on - height adjustable - fixed position
    • Raise/Lower Actuation: Hydraulic - double-acting cylinders - manual control valve located at unit
    • Bumper: Mounting holes provided for applicator attachment of mounting brackets for standard vehicle bumper
  • Weight & Dimensions
    • Unit: 850-lbs. (386-kg)
    • Track Gauge: 56.5-in. (1435-mm) - Standard
  • Load Capacity
    • Unit with vehicle at curb weight: 13,000-lbs. (5897 -kg) / 6,500-lbs. (2948-kg) maximum load per guide wheel
  • Required Auxiliary Equipment
    • Steering Lock: Steering column mounted - manual actuation on steering wheel
    • Mounting Brackets and Spacers: Specific design for each approved vehicle model
    • Axle Hooks: Support front axle to maintain clearance between vehicle's tires and the rail in rail position - manual actuation from front of vehicle
  • Hydraulic System Requirements
    • Flow Range: 5 - 8 gpm (18.9 - 30.2-lpm)
    • Operating Pressure: 1,800-psi (124.1-bar) max.

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** See HY-RAIL® Vehicle Specification Manual for specific vehicle models and ratings.