A CX Hammer Spike Driving Machine from Nordco mounted on the rail from a side profile
A CX Hammer Spike Driving Machine from Nordco operating on the rail
A CX Hammer Spike Driving Machine from Nordco mounted over a snow covered rail
A CX Hammer Spike Driving Machine from Nordco operating as part of a rail gang

CX Hammer

The CX Spike Driver is a high-performance rail maintenance machine that drives spikes with 2,200 lbs of force, simultaneously spiking up to four spikes per tie. Its advanced features include a hydraulic spotting system and large spike trays.

  • Enclosed, climate-controlled cab
  • Seating for two spiker operators and one feed-tray operator
  • Hydraulic-driven, high-impact spiking hammers with reciprocating driving action
  • 2,200 lbs of spiking down force, ensuring strong and stable connections
  • Bends less spikes, eliminating manual pulls and resource waste
  • Simultaneously drives 2 spikes per rail, or 4 per tie
  • Large capacity spike trays hold up to 50 spikes each
  • Tie nipper grasps and pulls ties up during the spiking process, allowing firm connections between the tie plate and tie
  • Optional gaging attachment
  • Adjustable for different rail heights
  • Easily switch settings for welded or jointed rail
  • Simple adjustments for different hole patterns
  • Attached boom & winch for easily loading of spike kegs
  • 28,750lbs
  • 25′ 8″ Length
  • 13′ 6″ Wheel Base
  • 8′ 6″ Width
  • 9′ 10″ Height
  • 120 Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Cab-controlled power locks (gager, nipper, workheads), air conditioning, cab pressurizer, cab window shades, engine-driven air conditioner, spike feeder swivel seat pedestal, vandal guards for windows, windshield washer fluid tank and nozzles
  • 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 ever-grip driving heads
  • Spike orientors, spike trays, singulator and conveyors, electrical and hydraulic upgrades, inclusion of bulk bin with Cluster Buster option
  • 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, operator belongings 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
  • Aluminum replacement for standard steel turntable, turntable warning light and buzzer