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SS Spiker

The SS Spiker is a compact, lightweight rail maintenance machine designed for contractors and short-line railroads, offering cost-effective transportation and easy mobility.

  • Canopy roof dual-operator cab
  • Hydraulic-driven, high-impact spiking hammers
  • Compact size and low weight for easy loading/unloading
  • Gauging attachment for adjusting for different rail heights
  • Tie nipper grasps and pulls ties closer to the rail, ensuring firm connections
  • Manual or auto-loading options for spike feeding
  • Boom & winch for loading spike kegs
  • Positive-locking turntable, with steel base
  • 19,700lbs
  • 19′ 9″ Length
  • 13′ 7″ Wheel Base
  • 8′ 6″ Width
  • 9′ 2″ Height
  • 35 Gallon Fuel Tank
  • Cab curtains
  • Lewis bolt “Evergrip” workhead
  • Corner-mounted jackstands
  • Electric hydraulic tank fill system
  • Spare hose tree
  • Electric emergency pump
  • Fuel level site gauge, speedometer, hydraulic reservoir temperature gauge, low hydraulic oil/high hydraulic oil temperature alarm
  • Night lighting package
  • Track tool box
  • “Danger Live Track” retractable belt, DOT reflective tape, extra parts/operations/maintenance manuals, tow bar with D-handle hitch pins