Spreader Ditcher

Harsco Rail’s Spreader Ditcher is a highly versatile machine that is used to plow heavy snow, spread ballast, and cut trackside ditches. It is equipped with an operator control cab, front plow, side wings, two non-powered bogies, AAR couplers, and an APU for electrical/hydraulic power. It is pushed by one or multiple locomotives to achieve high traction and speed for max plowing effectiveness.

Performance:

Plows and spreads snow or ballast
Cuts ice from tracks
Ditches and slopes ballast cross section
Front plow clears in “V” formation or as a straight plow to the left or the right
Clears fouled ballast from tie ends
Carries and distributes new ballast

Available Options

High front snow plow
Front plow ice cutting
Various wing choices
Bank sloper
Front plow ice cutting
Wing ditcher section
Locomotive controls
Enclosed Walkway

INNOVATIONS:

Heavy construction with low center of gravity
Standard Front Plow
Hydraulic locks
Wing locks operated from inside the cab
Front plow depth control from inside cab
Comfortable control cab

Key Specifications:

Length

53 ft.

Weight

160,000 lbs.

Speed

50 mph

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

For on-board electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic power

Engineer to Order

Machines are designed to meet the customer’s specifications