Heart of Dixie: Rail Rider H-X1C Orientation in Alabama

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DymaxRail was recently on location in Calera, Alabama helping our dealer, Tractor & Equipment Company, deliver a brand new Komatsu PC88-10 equipped with the patent-pending Rail Rider H hydraulic drive railgear attachment. 

After a quick orientation, SDAC Rail (end customer) went to work, changing 500 railway ties on Alabama’s one and only Heart of Dixie Railroad. 

Orientation was led by DJ Feyh of DymaxRail (far left) along with Robert Mckee (far right) from Tractor & Equipment. In addition to the excavator and hi-rail gear, the package included a specially-designed Dymax thumb and cribbing bucket for maximizing the holding ability of multiple ties, a tie inserter attachment, and a rototilt quick coupler system with an assortment of buckets.

Left to right: Robert McKee (Tractor and Equipment – Komatsu dealer), Aaron Wasser (SDAC Rail) and DJ Feyh (far right) discuss various projects where the new machine will be placed to work.

Getting on track and learning the controls has never been easier. In fact, the Rail Rider H operates through the same controls as the standard travel pedals.

The Dymax Tie Inserter is an excellent choice for tie handling, but is ideally suited for tie insertion. 

Stubborn ties? No problem! SDAC Rail’s operators simply used the Dymax cribbing bucket to stab and slide the tie from underneath the rails, making it an effortless job.

The support didn’t end that day. Our dealer and end customer both said that they appreciate how quickly they get a response from Dymax’s warranty department and how fast we solve problems.

DYMAX CONTINUES TO THRIVE LOCALLY DESPITE CATERPILLAR’S DEPARTURE

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WAMEGO, Kan., June 17, 2023 — Dymax, a proud, family-owned manufacturing business, wants to assure the community that we remain dedicated to our local roots and ongoing growth, even as Caterpillar plans to leave Wamego.

Our company, led by Scott and Clark Balderson, has a long-standing history in Wamego, Kansas. While our former business, Balderson Inc., was sold to Caterpillar in 1990 and subsequently renamed Caterpillar Work Tools, we want to clarify that Dymax operates independently and is not affiliated with Caterpillar’s departure.

Since acquiring Dymax in 1997, we have focused on designing and manufacturing specialized work tool attachments for construction machinery, delivering job-matched products with unmatched quality. Our railway division further exemplifies our commitment to innovation, providing high-quality attachments, vehicles and specialty rail carts, including patent-pending hi-rail systems, to enhance the efficiency of rail transits, contractors and railroads.

We are proud of our global reach, helping various industries operate more effectively. However, our heart remains in Wamego and the surrounding region, and we are dedicated to continuing our growth and contributing to the regional economy.

We want to reassure our customers, employees and the broader community that Dymax is here to stay. Our commitment to excellence and innovation remains unwavering, and we look forward to many more years of serving and growing within this wonderful community.

For more information about our products and services, please visit www.dymaxinc.com or www.dymaxrail.com or contact us at 785-456-2081.

ABOUT DYMAX

Dymax is a family-owned and operated business specializing in the design and manufacture of specialized work tool attachments for construction machinery. With a dedicated railway division, we provide high-quality products globally, helping industries operate more effectively. Lead by Scott and Clark Balderson, our company remains committed to innovation and local growth in the Wamego, Kansas region.