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2020 Pettibone Rail Solutions Mecalac 8MCR RR
The Mecalac 8MCR Rail-Road provides the perfect fusion of a loader with total rotation and a compact crawler excavator, giving it exceptional performance for service work and railway maintenance.
Features May Include:
3-Piece Boom- The machine's 3-piece boom with integrated offset for unmatched compactness and versatility. Patented boom kinematics allow the unit to work in minimal proximity of the machine.
Stability- Patented boom design gives the machine extraordinary weight distribution. A tracked chassis further contributes to stability.
Rail Ready- The 8MCR Rail-Road offers numerous on-track advantages
- 2 hi-rail assemblies with 4 self-propelled wheels
- 2 indpendent hydraulic pumps for traveling and working
- Independent control of hi-rails for comfortable re- or de-railing
- Hydrostatic transmission with closed circuit and automotive control
- Hydraulic performance and precision by a load sensing system combined with flow sharing
Visibility- The machine design provides the operator with natural 360-degree visibility. There is no counterweight in the rear field of vision.
Attachment Versatility- Has the ability to use hydraulic attachments usually used by larger size machines, such as a railway clamshell, ballast tamping head, and mechanical or hydraulic sleeper layer.