Rail Rider Hi Rail Orientation with SDAC Rail

DymaxRail was recently on location in Calera, Alabama helping our dealer, Tractor & Equipment Company, deliver a brand new Komatsu PC88-10 equipped with the first-of-its-kind 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.

About the Customer

SDAC Rail is a rail construction and maintenance contractor serving the southeastern U.S. The company specializes in track installation, repair, and support services for freight and transit systems, often working in remote or hard-to-access locations.

About the Dealer

Tractor & Equipment Company is a full-service Komatsu dealer based in Alabama, providing heavy equipment solutions for construction, mining, and rail contractors. Their team works closely with customers like SDAC Rail to deliver reliable, job-ready machinery and support.