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Model 3000 Utility / Spot Tamper

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Model 3000 Utility / Spot Tamper

For switches, crossovers or production tamping and lining, the 3000 utility and spot tamper delivers exceptional tamping quality and accuracy. Compact yet powerful, the 3000 is equipped with the same high performance, heavy-duty workheads as our premium 6700 tamper. The benefit to you: outstanding reliability and productivity.

Just as important, the 3000's economical hydraulic design greatly simplifies maintenance procedures and makes trouble-shooting routine. And that helps keep downtime to a minimum.

The 3000 is a superb all-around performer. Its rugged, hydraulic design makes it economical to purchase, operate and maintain.

General Specifications

Performance Data

  • Travel Speed & Gradability
    • 9% Grade @ 5 MPH (8KPH)
    • 3.5% Grade @ 14 MPH (22 KPH)
    • 1% Grade @ 35MPH (55 KPH)
  • Maximum Speed - 35 MPH (55 KPH)

Design Data

  • Chassis - Structural tubing framework
  • Wheels - 20" (51 cm) diameter
  • Axles - Pillow block mounted, 4-inch (10 cm) diameter alloy steel with outboard wheels
  • Length - 21 feet (6.4 m)
  • Width
    • Traveling - 10 feet - 6 inches (3.2 m)
    • Working with jacks - 11 feet - 8 inches (3.5 m)
  • Height Over Rail - 11 feet-6 inch (3 m)

Design Data (continued)

  • Weight - 27,500 pounds (12,245 kg)
  • Wheel Base - 8 feet (2.4 m)
  • Engine - Cummins Diesel 6BTA-5.9 - 174 BHP @ 2500 RPM
  • Controls - Manual hydraulic
  • Propulsion System - Hydraulic drive, 3-speed transmission to front axle
  • Brakes - Hydro-dynamic, 4-wheel fail-safe air brakes
  • Fuel Tank Capacity - 105 U.S. Gallons (400 liters)
  • Hydraulic Tank Capacity - 105 U.S. Gallons (400 liters)
  • Tamping System - Two independent carriages with four independent vibratory squeeze tamping units, individually positioned for switch tamping, eight vibrators provide 4500 VPM
  • Derail Protection - Derail bars located near axles