Side profile of a M7 Ballast regulator from Nordco with a snow plow attachment on the front with a transparent background
Frontal view of an M7 Ballast Regulator from Nordco with a transparent background
M7 Ballast Regulator from Nordco in the field

M7 Ballast Regulator

The M7 is a versatile, dual-purpose machine that serves as a ballast regulator during warmer months and converts to a snow-fighting machine in winter by swapping out several components.

    • Fully enclosed, climate-controlled cab
    • Three available wing types – fixed, rotational, and articulating rotational- allow for precise ballast sculpting and

profiling, while handling varying grades of ballast

  • Broom is easily adjustable for specific height and tilt requirements
  • Stone deflector
  • Ballast wings with full joystick control
  • Single-pass ballast transfer system
  • Multi-position snowplow for V-configuration or left/right snow placement

 

  • 54,000lbs
  • 37′ Length
  • 15′ Wheel Base
  • 11′ 4″ Width
  • 12′ 6″ Height
  • 150 Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Stairs on broom shroud, snow wings, and snow auger, 110V hydraulic tank heater, 16 ft-reach snow wings, additional lower snow curls, brake de-icing feature, cab-controlled power lockups for snow wings, center flanging plate, Espar airtronic 4 diesel-fired cab heater, Espar diesel-fired engine heater, high-speed V-plow, second operator’s suspension seat, snow screw and blower, upper snow curls for front plow
  • Electric top-off pump
  • Schroeder test mates
  • Fuel level site gauge, hydraulic reservoir temperature gauge, low hydraulic oil level/high hydraulic oil temperature alarm, hydraulic tank fluid level gauge, hydraulic system pressure gauges
  • Dome light in engine compartment, electrical cabinet light, locomotive headlights, perimeter lighting package, additional rear view mirror
  • Storage box, additional book storage box
  • “Danger Live Track” chain-mounted signs, DOT reflective tape, extra parts/operations/maintenance manuals, tow bar with D-handle hitch pins, side window wipers, auxiliary air compressor, 4” vise welded to machine, wheel fenders
  • Safety interlock and low turntable warning, spring-loaded lock on turntable