Curve Gang Spiker (CGS)
The CGS is a versatile, digital rail maintenance machine designed for efficient rail changing operations. Its variable roller gager allows precise gauge setting and spiking, with guide wheels stabilizing the rail during work.
- Semi-enclosed cab
- Seating for one spiker operator and one feed-tray operator
- Reciprocating hammer spike drivers
- Lewis bolt workheads available
- Sets rail gauge distances as well as performs spiking operations
- Digital, variable roller gager
- Remote, electric spike-pattern adjustments
- Tie nipper
- Boom and winch for loading spike kegs
- Joystick controls
- Adaptable gun spacing for different hole patterns
- Easily switch between settings for welded or jointed rail
- Adjustable for different rail heights
- 11,500lbs
- 16′ 2″ Length
- 10′ 5″ Wheel Base
- 8′ 4″ Width
- 8′ 6″ Height
- 35 Gallon Fuel Tank
- Cab-controlled power locks (workheads, nipper and gager),cab pressurizer, cab window shades, engine-driven air conditioner, spike feeder swivel seat pedestal, engine-driven air conditioner (red dot)
- Push-style bulk loader, Cluster-Buster/spring-mount option for bulk loader, dust collection system for bulk spike loader, ladder and walkway for bulk loader, steps and grab irons for bulk loader maintenance access, Lewis bolt/Evergrip driving heads (one side)
- Corner-mounted jackstands
- Electric hydraulic tank fill system
- Spare hose tree
- Remote coolant filter loops / Remote fluid drains
- Schroeder KF 30 case drain return filtration
- Electric emergency pump
- Fuel level site gauge, speedometer, hydraulic reservoir temperature gauge, low hydraulic oil/high hydraulic oil temperature alarm
- Heated outside mirrors, perimeter lighting package
- Additional book storage box, track tool box
- “Danger Live Track” retractable belt, DOT reflective tape, extra parts/operations/maintenance manuals, rail sweeps, tow bar with D-handle hitch pins, windshield washer fluid tankand nozzles
- Aluminum replacement for standard steel turntable, turntable warning light and buzzer
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