Improving the Productivity of Railway Track Maintenance

Improving the Productivity of Railway Track Maintenance
Knox Kershaw Inc. Plant in Montgomery AL
History
Kershaw Family Tradition
Improving the Productivity of Railway Track Maintenance
Based in Montgomery, Alabama Knox Kershaw Inc. was started in 1924 by Royce Kershaw, Sr. as the
Royce Kershaw Company. The name was changed in 1983 when his son, Knox Kershaw, took over
the company, growing it into one of the premier maintenance equipment manufacturers in the United
States and abroad.
Knox Kershaw Inc. has over 75 years of experience as an international supplier of goods and services
in the railroad industry. Our employees have the experience and expertise of generations of railroad track
maintenance equipment manufacturers enabling us to provide first rate design, service, and production
of the most sophisticated and efficient machines on the market.
With Knox Kershaw at the helm, and his children working in different areas of the company, a
long family tradition of providing MOW to the rail industry is continuing here at Knox Kershaw Inc.
Manufacturing
11211 Trackwork St.
Montgomery, AL 36117
USA
tel: +1 334 387 5669
fax: +1 334 387 4554
email: [email protected]
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Shop Assembly Area
In our state of the art facility, our employees manufacture a diverse product line of trackwork maintenance
equipment to suit the needs of all our customers.
Knox Kershaw Inc. equipment is designed to
be functional, comfortable, and efficient with an
emphasis on safety and ease of maintenance.
Knox Kershaw Inc. is considered one of the
leading suppliers of ballast regulators, tie cranes,
track brooms, material handlers and other
equipment both in the U.S. and internationally.
We also design and build sophisticated, custom
equipment to meet specific customer requirements.
Parts and Service
Our experienced service technicians are on hand for the initial startup of every new machine we
manufacture. They are also available on a consulting basis for all of our machines that are in
the field. We stock parts for other manufacturers as well as all parts for our proprietary machines.
Our full line service department can supply new or remanufactured parts on a component exchange program.
Since we fabricate our parts and components in our own facility, we do not have to rely on outside suppliers.
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Ballast Regulators
KBR 850
KBR 875
The Knox Kershaw Inc. KBR 850 features a 12 foot
wheelbase with an overall length of 31 feet. Equipped
with one pass transfer plow, reversible wings, and a
heavy duty broom box, it is well suited for any size
job. Its size makes it very attractive to contractors
and other operators who move equipment by truck.
The Knox Kershaw Inc. KBR 875 features a 15 foot
wheelbase which creates a better component layout
for accessibility, and a spacious cab for operator
comfort.
Popular options on this model include joystick controls
and powershift transmission.
Technical Specifications
Length
31’-0”
Length
34’-0”
Width
10’-7”
Width
10’-7”
Height
Weight
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
11’-0”
38,000 lbs.
12’-0”
28”
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB6.7 240HP,
Tier 3. Fiberglass engine enclosure with large,
hinged doors.
Axles: Heavy duty truck style axles. Both axles are
driven through transmission, providing four- wheel
Height
Weight
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
Wings
Plow
Broom
The KBR heavy duty plow frame is made with
structural channel. It is lift frame mounted and incorporates a skid that ensures that it rises over the
ties. Air operated locking pins hold blades in position
for heavy plowing. Plow blades are bolt-on for easy
field replacement.
40,000 lbs.
15’-0”
28”
drive. Wheels can be insulated or non-insulated.
Brakes: Air applied with cobra shoes. Spring applied parking brakes on all four wheels.
Transmission: Manual four speed transmission.
Turntable: Standard.
Cab
The highly functional cab of the standard KBR features well laid out controls and safety glass windows.
It is temperature controlled and sound insulated. For
the safety of the operator, a comfortable seat, seat
belt, electric wiper, air horn, rear view windows, west
coast mirrors, travel lights and four side work lights
are standard.
11’-0”
standard plow
standard ballast wing
clean roof cab with joystick
standard broom assembly
With 1.5 cubic yards capacity, the T-1 steel constructed wings are 36” wide and designed for free
flow of ballast. Articulated template doors are optional
and designed for excellent control while dressing the
shoulder. Wing reach is 13’-0” from the centerline of
the track.
The KBR standard broom has a sweep width of
110” and is driven by a single motor chain. Deflector
assembly is hydraulically raised and lowered; this allows for quick transfer of excess ballast to the track
shoulder.
Ballast Regulators
KBR 925
The KBR 925 is designed for ballast work on all types of track. Superb visibility in every direction, especially
the wing areas, makes it the ideal machine for final profiling. The one pass transfer plow used in conjunction
with the wing makes transferring from shoulder to shoulder a one pass operation, while leaving one shoulder
profiled. The reversible wings allow work in either direction so no movement is lost. The heavy duty broom
box gives great service life, and the standard reversing valve allows ballast to be swept away from switches
and road crossings. With the addition of optional rotating baffles, ballast can be swept to both sides evenly,
or to the left or right.
Technical Specifications
Length
36’-6”
Width
10’-7”
Height
11’-2”
Weight
44,000 lbs.
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
16’-0”
28”
Engine Shroud
The fiberglass engine shroud is sound insulating,
with large hinged doors for ease of access.
Cab
The KBR 925 cab has unsurpassed operator visibility.
The tilt feature provides improved access to major
components. The side mounted heater and hydraulic
drive A/C provides a clean roof line, with no components on roof that require maintenance. The pressurized cab has improved headroom, and standard
joystick controls.
Wings
The wings have a heavy duty slider box configuration using fabricated tubes. The photo to the right
shows a wing with articulated template door and
variable width options.
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB6.7 240HP, Tier 3
Transmission: Heavy duty six-speed powershift transmission.
Axles: Heavy duty truck style axles. Both axles are
driven through the transmission, giving four-wheel
drive on 28” wheels.
Cab: Heated and air conditioned, sound insulated,
comfortable operator’s seat with lumbar support and
seat belt.
Wiring: Segmented wiring harnesses with weather
proof connections.
Turntable: Standard with automatic locking device.
standard plow
reversing broom
Plow
The heavy duty plow frame is made with structural
channel. It is head-lift frame mounted and incorporates
a skid with a brace that ensures it rises over the
ties. Air operated locking pins hold blades in position
for heavy plowing. Plow blades are bolt-on type for
easy field replacement.
cab up, clean roof
Broom
The standard broom has a 3/8 inch T1 broom
housing. The operator has on-the-fly control with hydraulically adjusted deflectors that can be raised for
maintenance. The broom shown has optional water
tanks and dust suppression spray-bar.
wing with options
engine shroud
Ballast Regulators
KNG 800
Offered in gauges of 914mm (36”), one meter, and 1067mm (42”), the KNG 800 is a powerful track dressing
machine specifically designed for narrow gauge applications. The short wheel base, and narrow track allow
this machine to negotiate tight curves and the frame has been widened to ensure a stable working platform.
The ballast equipment is designed to fit in a narrow travel envelope, ensuring that it can go where ever it is
needed. The low ratio axles provide greater tractive effort, allowing the machine to work on steeper grades.
Technical Specifications
Length
34-9”
Width
9’-0”
Height
11’-2”
Weight
40,000 lbs.
Wheelbase
15’-0”
Wheel diameter
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB6.7, 240 hp, Tier 3
with Funk double pump drive using Twin Disc clutch.
Fiberglass engine enclosure with hinged doors.
Brakes/ Air System: Clasp type air applied brakes on
all four wheels with composition shoes. Service brakes
are air applied, spring released. Parking brakes are
24”
spring applied, air released. Air dryer is standard
equipment.
Capacities: Fuel Tank: 130 gal (492 L), Hydraulic
Tank: 70 gal (265 L). Shut off ball valves on suction
lines.
Transmission: Funk six speed powershift transmission.
Wings
Cab
Broom
Plow
Reversible side wings are constructed of T-1 steel
with bolt on replaceable wear plates, and a unique
template door break away system to minimize potential damage. Articulated template doors provide
excellent control while dressing the shoulder. Wing
structure and control cylinders are mounted low
on the frame to provide superior operator visibility.
The broom is constructed of 3/8 T-1 steel for long
life. The broom is outfitted with a reversing valve for
sweeping away from switches and crossings utilizing heavy duty knocker elements. The deflector is
hydraulically raised and lowered from the cab.
one pass transfer plow
reversible side wings
KNG 800 cab
KNG 800 standard broom
The KNG 800 cab has unmatched operator visibility.
Side mounted heater and hydraulic drive A/C provides
a clean roof line with no components mounted on the
roof. The pressurized cab has improved headroom,
and standard joystick controls.
The KNG 800 is equipped with a heavy duty one
pass transfer plow with skid and brace. Pneumatic
locking pins hold the plow blades in position. Blades
and wear plates are made of T-1 steel, and use a
bolt on design to allow for easy field replacement.
Convertible Gauge Ballast Regulators
KBR 925C
The KBR 925C is Knox Kershaw Inc.’s first convertible ballast regulator. It can be converted from standard
1435mm gauge to one of three broad gauges (1520mm, 1600mm, 1676mm). It can be equipped with a
one pass type plow, reversible side wings, and a broom attachment. As with the standard KBR 925, the
925C features excellent visibility and operator comfort made possible by a rear mounted engine and tilt cab
with unique window placement. The machine can be equipped with various snow plows, snow wings, and
snow switch cleaner for snow fighting. Machine assembly includes parts required to make the conversion
from 1435mm to one broad gauge.
KNG 800C
The KNG 800C is a versatile ballast regulator with international appeal. It can be converted from standard
1435mm gauge to one of 3 narrow gauges (914mm, 1000mm, 1066mm). This is a great feature for
railroads and contractors that need to provide maintenance for railroads with different track gauges in the
same rail system. The regulator can be equipped with a one pass type plow, reversible side wings, and a
broom attachment. The machine is built on a lengthened mainframe allowing easy access to components.
Machine assembly includes parts required to make the conversion from 1435mm to one narrow gauge.
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Snow Fighter
KSF 940
The KSF 940 is a custom built snow fighter based off the KBR 925 frame. The 940 sports a 50K lb. working
weight, a larger cab for a second operator’s seat, special cold weather heaters, and specially designed wings,
plows, and brooms built specifically for snow fighting in the harshest environments. The large curl kits allow
for plowing through the deepest of snow. The wings push snow 16 feet from the track center, and the snow
switch cleaner can blow snow over 30 feet. In warm weather conditions the snow fighter has the option of
being converted to a ballast regulator.
Technical Specifications
Length w/snow equipment
Length w/ballast equipment
Width
Height
Weight
Wheel base
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB6.7 260 HP, Tier 3.
Espar diesel fired engine block heater (with Artic Fox
hydraulic tank heater) are standard equipment. Dual
8-D batteries offer plenty of cranking power for cold
weather starts.
Transmission: Funk six-speed powershift transmission.
Wiring: Segmented wiring harnesses with weather proof
connections.
Wings
In snow, the tall, high capacity snow wings clear
snow to a distance of 16 feet from track center.
The standard ballast wings are 36” wide with
breakaway template doors. Articulated template
doors and variable width wings are optional.
Broom
Broom motor and auger motor are series driven
with individual drives. High capacity two-stage blower
discharges snow 30 feet to either side. For ballast
work, the auger and blower assembly are replaced
with the ballast deflector. Reversing valve for broom
is standard.
40’-10”
36’-6”
10’-7”
11’- 2”
50,000 lbs.
16’- 0”
Hydraulics: Propel power is hydrostatic, using a variable pump and a fixed motor. There is a remote
mounted dual core oil cooler for the transmission and
hydraulic systems.
Turntable: Standard with automatic locking device.
Axles: Rockwell RU23-145 Series, both axles are
driven through the transmission giving four-wheel drive.
Cab
KSF 940 wings
touch screen panel and joysticks
KSF 940 snow broom
KSF 940 plow
The KSF 940 cab has unique window placement for
unsurpassed operator visibility. The tilt feature provides
access to major components. The side mounted
heater and A/C provide a clean roof line, with no
maintenance components on the roof. The pressurized
cab has improved headroom, and standard joystick
controls. A second operator’s seat is optional.
Plow
The 4-season plow has a heavy structural frame and
can be used for snow or ballast. Bolt-on curls allow
conversion for snow removal. Axe handle elements at
rail cutouts mean less material left at the rail.
Cranes
KBC 1100
The Knox Kershaw Inc. KBC 1100 Bridge Crane is
equipped with rail clamps to attach it firmly to the
track in even the most high risk areas, a powerful
winch which can handle up to 4000 lbs. and easily
maneuver caps and stringers within a radius of 10 ft.
from the track center line, and an articulating grapple
which provides the ability to replace bridge ties, caps,
and stringers quickly, with minimal manpower. The
KBC 1100 handles 1200 lbs. at a radius of 24 ft.
from the center of rotation on level track.
Technical Specifications
31’-0”
Boom Fully retracted
18’-4”
Boom fully retracted
9’-5” over cab
13’-5” over boom
Width
8’-5”
Wheelbase
6’-0”
Wheel Diameter
The Knox Kershaw Inc. KTC 1200 Tie Handling
Crane is a heavy duty crane used for moving ties/
sleepers of up to 1200 lbs. (544 kg) at a radius
of 24 ft. (7.32 m) from the track center. The heavy
duty, all welded, reinforced construction of the upper
deck and mainframe withstands loading, and provides
long life to the equipment. Its powerful arm rotates
360 degrees, and can be outfitted with a tie or
basket grapple, making it a versatile and adaptable
machine to many different jobs. The minimal tail
swing reduces the possibility of fouling the adjacent
track, improving the efficiency of the tie gang.
Advantages
Length: Boom fully extended
Height: Boom fully extended
KTC 1200
16”
Weight: Tie Crane
18,000 lbs.
Weight: Bridge Crane
20,000 lbs.
►►Manufactured from steel tubing and heavy deck
plates.
►►Additional steel is used to increase structural
integrity, plus reduce required counterweight.
►►Frame width is 101" to allow more deck space
for mounting engine, cab, tanks, etc.
►►Dedicated pump and hydraulic oil cooler.
►►Propel system is at the deck level of the lower
frame with easy access to motor, chain, etc.
►►One motor and #100 chain drive for each axle.
►►Propel system pressure is 3000 psi for additional
power.
►►Hydraulic swivel is rated at 6000 psi.
►►Root boom mount is 32" wide, for better stability.
Options
Hydraulic Drive A/C, Deck swing stop, Insulated wheels, Basket grapple, Two-tie grapple, Concrete tie grapple, Cummins or John Deere engine, Series/Parallel Propel system, Brushcutting flail head, Extended cab,
generator and magnet kit
clamp assembly
rail clamps
crane hydraulics
single tie grapple
basket grapple
double grapple
Tie Cranes
KTC 2000
The KTC 2000 Tie Crane has a range of movement that sets it apart from other cranes. It
is capable of handling 1200 lbs. at a radius of 24 ft. from the track centerline. The upper
deck is capable of 360° rotation, as is the tie grapple. The boom swing moves independently
of the deck, and can swing 120°- 60° each side of center. This allows the machine to work
efficiently in tight clearances where deck rotation is inhibited.
Technical Specifications
Length: Boom fully extended
31’-0”
Boom Fully retracted
18’-4”
Height: Boom fully extended
Boom fully retracted
Width
9’-5” over cab
13’-5” over boom
8’-5”
Wheelbase
10’-5.5”
Wheel Diameter
16”
Weight
20,000 lbs.
Engine Assembly: John Deere 4045, 99 hp, Tier 3, with
24V electrical system mounted inside a fiberglass enclosure
with hinged doors.
Propel System: 3” diameter alloy steel axles. Both axles
are driven with hydraulic motors. An optional series/parallel
propel system is available for increased tractive effort and
speed.
Brakes: Service brakes are air applied, spring released.
Parking brakes are spring applied; air released on all wheels.
Hydraulics: Pressure compensated pump (direct coupled
to engine) provides power for propel and all boom/grapple operations. A gear pump (coupled to pressure
compensated pump) is provided for continuous cooling and polishing of the hydraulic oil.
Capacity: Fuel: 76 gal. (288 L), Hydraulic Tank: 46 gal (174 L)
Swing Boom
Boom rotates 60 deg to either side. Boom locks in the
"Up" position for rail travel.
Cab
Fully enclosed cab includes ergonomic seat with joystick
controls for all boom operations. Side mounted air
conditioner with heater and pressurizer are standard
equipment. Equipped with travel lights, work lights, brake
lights, strobe light, horn and fire extinguisher.
Upper Deck and Mainframe
Heavy duty all welded reinforced construction to withstand loading and provide long life. Minimal tail swing
to reduce the possibility of fouling the adjacent track (on
11’-6” centers).
Optional Equipment
cab
fiber-glass engine shroud
Series/Parallel propel system, Insulated wheels, Basket
grapple, Two tie grapple, Lockable toolbox, Rear window
wiper, Bumper kit, Emergency shutdown, Hand pump for
hydraulic oil fill, Hydraulic drive air conditioner
Advantages
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Quiet operation
Smooth operation
Operator comfort
Side mounted AC unit
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Clean roof design
Clean deck
Long, low, deck for stability
Swing boom
operator chair w/ joysticks
swing boom
clean roof
Kribber Adzer
KKA 1000
The KKA 1000 is a heavy duty kribber adzer that is designed to be easy to operate, simple to troubleshoot,
and easily accessible for repair and service. It features enhanced operator ergonomics, improved layout of
components, and superior dust suppression and fire prevention/ suppression.
The adzer head utilizes a slider box arrangement with hydraulic cylinders for horizontal and vertical movements. This provides sturdy mounting and precise control from the cab. The adzer bearing housing is flange
mounted to the head frame - no more bolts breaking off in the housing.
Technical Specifications
27’-6” Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB 6.7, 24V, Tier 3 rated at 240 HP. Optional:
Length
John Deere 6068 @ 250HP.
Width
Height
Weight
8’-6” Propel System: Hydraulic motor / gear box with chain drive to one axle.
Wheels and Brakes: 16” cast steel wheels, service brakes are air applied and
10’-4” spring released on all wheels.
30,000 lbs. Turntable: Hydraulically controlled sliding turntable with permanently fixed base
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
plate quickly adjusts for weight change.
12’-4” Fire Prevention: The machine design reduces buildup of debris and allows for
easy cleaning. An onboard water tank and an automatic fire suppression system
16” are standard.
Adzer
The adzer head utilizes slider box mounting with
hydraulic cylinders for horizontal and vertical movements. This provides sturdy mounting and precise
control from the cab. The adzer bearing housing
is flange mounted to the head frame along with
the skid mounting frame.
Skids
Hydraulic cylinder actuated skids mounted ahead and
behind the adzer head ride in the plate cut area
of the tie to provide depth control to the adzer bits
while adzing. When both skids are in the down
position, the adzer head floats to ensure a consistent
level cut.
Kribber Reels
Housings are fabricated of
with heavy duty belting.
easy access to the larger,
Kribbers are directly driven
a stall alarm.
3/8” T1 steel and skirted
The large doors provide
6-element per flight, reels.
by a hydraulic motor with
Speed Control
The speed control feature automatically controls the
crawler speed when adzing. When the cutter head
speed decreases due to cutting resistance, the crawlers slow down or stop as necessary to allow the
cutter head motor to recover. The crawlers then
resume their preset forward speed.
dust vacuum
adzer skid assembly
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Dust Vacuum
The vacuum system utilizes a high volume fan to
move dust and debris to a positive pressure cyclone
where it is separated and discharged to the side of
the track. Rigid mounting and no moving parts help
insure trouble free operation.
Cab
The 54” wide cab incorporates a side mounted A/C
with pressurizer. It has a comfortable operator’s seat
with ergonomically positioned controls.
guide wheels
kribber housing
KPB 200
Tie/Rail Gang Equipment
KUV 750
Technical Specifications
22’
Length
19’-0”
Width
8’
Width
9’-7”
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
10’-0”
13,000 lbs.
11’-0”
16”
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB 4.5, rated at
110 HP.
Mainframe: Heavy duty, fully welded steel frame,
with integral lifting eyes, strategically located
keyhole tiedown lugs, derail guards for maximum
protection, and a hand grip for deck access.
Controls: Rear mounted controls allow ground
personnel to index the machine from
the back of the unit.
KUV Cab Assembly
Enclosed cab, operator’s station with retractable seat
belts, simple on board propel controls, six passenger
seating with retractable seat belts, lockable tool storage enclosures under bench seats.
KUV Special Features
broom w/ polychain belt
working
The Knox Kershaw Inc. KPB 200 Plate Broom, Model
KPB 200 is used as one of the machines in tie
replacing consist to remove all of the material away
from fastening area. It can be towed without disconnecting the propel chain.
Length
Weight
side controls
KPB 200
The Knox Kershaw Inc. KUV 750 Rail Utility Vehicle
is a self propelled, universal material/crew carrier.
It can be used for a variety of tasks, and can be
equipped in accordance with customer requests.
Height
stop button on side
Machine is towable to / from job site with minimal
setup, Storage compartment for welding gases, Additional tool box at the rear, Rear bed 5,000 lbs capacity with rear access gate, Water cooler holder, Tool
cabinet, Turbo pre-cleaner, Emergency stop buttons.
Height
Weight
Wheelbase
Wheel diameter
8’-0”
12,000 lbs.
6’-0”
16”
KUV 750
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB 4.5 diesel water
cooled engine rated at 110HP.
Hydraulic Pumps/Motors: Sauer Danfoss 90 Series pump
with electronic displacement control and external charge
filter, gear pump and Char-Lynn motors.
Transmission: Hydrostatic - providing infinite speed
control in forward and reverse. Single axle drive via
“Polychain” belt and sprocket. Selection valve is used to
disconnect propel for towing.
Propel Speed: Work- creeping to 5mph. Tow- 0 to
25 mph.
KPB Controls
Ground controls are on the right of the machine. The
remote control interface at the rear could be placed
on the cart pulled by the machine. Once set, the
machine works autonomously. The safety “bump” bar
stops machine’s propel if an object is encountered.
cab interior
enclosed cab
hydraulic hose
rear mounted control
KPB Broom
Hydraulically driven through “polychain” belt. Broom
reel sweeps the entire tie length- 117” total width.
Stone deflector is railed and lowered hydraulically for
element replacement.
Double Broom
KDB 600
The KDB 600 double broom is used as the last machine in the surfacing consist for the final track dressing.
Each broom is hydraulically driven and equipped with 228 solid rubber elements. The patented side mounted
ridge plows are spring loaded to fold out of the way of uneven ties. A skid assembly allows ridge plows
to be held even with the track surface at all times, making for an efficient and consistent job.
Technical Specifications
Length
35’- 8”
Width
10’-1”
Height
11’-0”
Weight
33,000 lbs.
Wheelbase
12’-0”
Wheel diameter
Engine Assembly: Cummins QSB 6.7, Tier 3 diesel, water cooled engine rated at 240HP with
Funk Double Pump Drive.
Axles: Rockwell RU-23-145 Series, both axles are
driven through a transmission giving four wheel
drive. Wheels can be insulated or non-insulated..
Front Broom
Hydraulically driven front broom with 45” diameter
reel. Equipped with 228 solid rubber elements 2” in
diameter and 18” in length. A patented 45º V-style
stone deflector that is raised and lowered hydraulically for easy and efficient element replacement is
standard.
Cab
The highly functional cab features well laid out
controls and safety glass windows. It is temperature
controlled and sound insulated. For the safety of the
operator, a comfortable seat, seat belt, electric wiper,
air horn, rear view windows, west coast mirrors,
travel lights, and four side work lights are standard.
28”
Brakes: Air applied with cobra shoes. Spring applied parking brakes on all four wheels.
Transmission: Funk four speed transmission.
Turntable: Standard.
Rear Broom
cab
rear broom
front broom
ridge plows
The reversible rear broom is hydraulically driven and
equipped with 228 2” inch in diameter and 18” long
solid rubber elements. The shroud is fabricated from
T1 steel for durability. The rear plate can be raised
hydraulically for easy element replacement. Reversing
the rotation allows the operator to sweep away from
the switches.
Ridge Plows
Patented side mounted ridge plows are spring loaded
to fold out of the way of uneven ties. A skid assembly allows ridge plows to be held even with the
track surface at all times.
Yard Cleaner
KYC 500
Knox Kershaw Yard Cleaner, Model KYC 500 clears track and shoulders as well as space between the track
on multitrack lines including points and crossings. The KYC 500 Yard Cleaner is capable of sweeping and
loading up to 2.66 cubic yards of waste material per minute. After a single pass, the track, including fasteners,
is completely cleared of any unwanted material. The machine is capable of clearing the entire tie width as
well as shoulders for total path width of just under 15 feet.
Length
Technical Specifications
Width- work
10’-6”
- with plows
14’- 9”
Height- work
Weight
15’-6”
- travel
13’- 0”
63,000 lbs.
Wheelbase
14’-0”
Wheel diameter
Engine Assembly: Cummins Model QSB 4.5 Tier 3
diesel water-cooled engine rated at 160HP
Axles & Brakes : 4-7/16” solid steel-alloy axles, all
4-wheel drive. Air brakes applied to all wheels.
Additional air system for optional tag axle brakes.
Scarifiers & Side Plows
Mounted in front, scarifiers break up the compacted,
encrusted material on the track and the shoulders.
Side mounted plow “wings” gather and bring the
waste from the shoulders closer to the track where
it can be picked up by the broom.
Pickup System
Hydraulically driven broom with 45” diameter reel is
equipped with solid rubber elements 2” in diameter
and 18” in length. Waste material is swept onto
the elevator and dumped into the hopper. Then the
material is transferred onto the waste conveyer and
loaded into a coupled car, hopper, gondola, truck or
simply deposited onto the wayside on either side.
52’-9”
24”
Hydraulics: Vane pumps and piston pump, all
powered by the engine. Hydrostatic propel system
is a closed circuit and includes 1 variable displacement pump and fixed displacement motors.
Propel motors are mounted directly on
gearboxes, one per each axle.
side plow
elevator buckets
truck transport
scarifiers
Cab
The highly functional climate controlled cab features
well laid out controls and safety glass windows. It
is sealed and sound insulated. For the safety of the
operator, a comfortable seat, seat belt, electric wiper,
air horn, rear view windows, west coast mirrors, travel
lights and four side work lights are standard. Cab tilts
to the side for transportation by road.
Options
Dust suppression/water misting system
Tag axle with rubber tires: allow the Yard Cleaner
to travel over the road as a trailer behind regular
tractor or truck.
Tie Replacer
KTR 400
The Knox Kershaw KTR 400 is an efficient tie exchanging machine that uses hydraulically powered
clamps and an integral rail jacking system to lift the rail for plate removal and replacement, and
a hydraulically powered arm to effortlessly remove old ties and replace them with the new. It also
provides auxiliary hydraulics to be used as a power source for hand tools.
Technical Specifications
Length
17’-0”
Width
10’-7”
Height
9’-3”
Weight
16,600 lbs.
Wheelbase
Engine Assembly: QSB 4.5, 110HP, Tier 3, 24V
electrical system
Wheels and Brakes: 16” cast steel wheels. Service
brakes are air applied, spring released, and parking brakes are spring applied, air released on all
wheels.
Fuel Tank: 80 gal diesel, 16 hrs of operation,
Operator’s Station:
Cushioned, adjustable seat with joystick controls for
work head operation. Joystick controls give precise
proportional control over tie removal / insertion.
Right foot pedal for propel control. Left foot brake
pedal. Engine controls and monitoring on easily accessible console. Horn button and parking
brake on front console. Open operator station with
canopy roof. Canopy has access for single point
lift through roof.
single stroke extractor
8”-7”
lockable cap, particle strainer.
Hydraulic Tank: 40 gal, lockable cap, tank breather, fluid level gauge, magnetic strainer, particle
strainer.
Turntable: Permanently mounted turntable with
easy access controls and air operated locks.
inserter front view
tie clamp
control panel
joystick seat
Hydraulic System:
Tandem pump arrangement provides the control/
propel system with oil, while independently circulating
oil through a cooler and filter.
Propel System:
Engine driven pressure compensated piston pump
drives vane motor. Three speed manual transmission
gives travel speed up to 30 mph. Propel is through
chain drive to front axle. Foot pedal control.
Improving the Productivity of Railway Track Maintenance
11211 Trackwork St.
Montgomery, AL 36117
USA
tel: +1 334 387 5669
fax: +1 334 387 4554
email: [email protected]
www.knoxkershaw.com