Rail yards and load transfer terminals have a spill problem: unloading hopper cars leaves bulk materials on and around the track. Standard loader buckets can’t clean right up to the railhead without risking surface damage.
The DymaxRail Cleanup Bucket was engineered to solve this problem.
Integrated rail wheels ride the track for precise positioning, and shim-adjustable poly pads let you dial in the bucket height. Scoop, stockpile, and move on. Available in 1.75 and 4.00 cubic yard capacities for wheel loaders and backhoe loaders.
KEY FEATURES
- Integrated rail wheels: Bucket rides directly on the track for precise positioning along the rail. Wheels are recessed and shielded from debris.
- Shim-adjustable poly pads: Fine-tune bucket height to glide just above the railhead. Keeps the bucket close without contact damage.
- T1 high-strength wear plates: Built for abrasive materials like coal dust, aggregate, sand, and gypsum in terminal and rail yard environments.
- High-strength moldboard: Built to handle heavy, compacted material without buckling.
- Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges and corners: Extends service life between rebuilds.
APPLICATIONS
- Hopper car and terminal spill cleanup: Remove coal, aggregate, sand, and gypsum from track areas, loadout pads, and under conveyor systems.
- Rail yard and port facility maintenance: Clear accumulated material from between and alongside tracks at transfer terminals and intermodal facilities.
- Quarry and mine railhead maintenance: Clean loadout zones where heavy aggregate accumulates around the track.
- Snow removal along rail lines: Clear snow from track shoulders, switches, and yard areas.
FAQ
WHAT IS A RAIL CLEANUP BUCKET AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM A STANDARD LOADER BUCKET?
A rail cleanup bucket is a backhoe loader or wheel loader attachment designed to remove spilled material from around railroad tracks. The key difference is integrated rail wheels and adjustable poly pads that let the bucket ride along the rail at a precise, consistent height above the railhead. A standard loader bucket can move bulk material, but it can’t maintain alignment or clearance relative to the rail — operators either leave material behind or risk rail damage.
CAN A STANDARD WHEEL LOADER BUCKET CLEAN UP SPILLS NEXT TO RAIL TRACK?
It can move material in the general area, but it can’t work right up to the rail with any precision. Without rail wheels to guide the bucket and height-adjustable pads to set clearance, operators have to eyeball the gap — which means either leaving spilled material against the railhead or contacting the rail. A rail cleanup bucket eliminates that tradeoff.
WHAT LOADERS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE DYMAXRAIL CLEANUP BUCKET?
The Cleanup Bucket fits front-end loaders, swing loaders, and backhoe loaders. The 1.75 cu yd model is available in four configurations to match different machine classes. The 4.00 cu yd model covers three larger machine classes. Multiple coupler hitch configurations are available — contact DymaxRail with your loader make and model to confirm fitment.
WHAT SIZE CLEANUP BUCKET DO I NEED?
DymaxRail offers a 1.75 cu yd model for backhoe loaders and smaller wheel loaders, and a 4.00 cu yd model for larger wheel loaders. If you’re cleaning heavy, compacted material like wet aggregate, the larger bucket on a bigger loader will move more per pass. For lighter material like coal dust or snow, the 1.75 cu yd model handles most yard applications. Contact DymaxRail with your loader make and model to confirm the right fit.
WHAT REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE CLEANUP BUCKET?
The highest-wear components — bolt-on cutting edges, replaceable corners, and poly pads — are all designed for field replacement. Cutting edges and corners bolt on and off without removing the bucket from the loader, and poly pads are shim-adjustable so you can compensate for wear before replacing. T1 high-strength wear plates on the moldboard are built to resist abrasion from coal, aggregate, and sand over an extended service life.
CAN I GET A CUSTOM WIDTH, CAPACITY, OR CONFIGURATION?
Yes. DymaxRail builds cleanup buckets to order and can modify width, capacity, coupler hitch type, and other features to match your specific loader and site requirements. Contact DymaxRail with your application details for a custom quote.
WHAT MATERIALS CAN THE RAIL CLEANUP BUCKET HANDLE?
The bucket is designed for bulk spilled materials commonly found at rail yards, terminals, and loadout facilities — including coal dust, aggregate, sand, gypsum, and snow. T1 wear plates and replaceable cutting edges handle abrasive materials; the bucket’s capacity and moldboard geometry are sized for scooping and stockpiling in a single pass.
SPECIFICATIONS
RAILWAY CLEANUP BUCKET MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-BK-LMRC-1.75cyd-BL-10 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-1.75 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Backhoe Loader-Class 10 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 102.00 inches wide (max) outside / 101.00 inches inside width WEIGHT: 2400 lbs |
| DX-BK-LMRC-1.75cyd-WL-40 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-1.75 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Wheel Loader-Class 40 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 102.00 inches wide (max) outside / 101.00 inches inside width WEIGHT: 2400 lbs |
| DX-BK-LMRC-1.75cyd-WL-50 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-1.75 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Wheel Loader-Class 50 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 102.00 inches wide (max) outside / 101.00 inches inside width WEIGHT: 2400 lbs |
| DX-BK-LMRC-1.75cyd-WL-60 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-1.75 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Wheel Loader-Class 60 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 102.00 inches wide (max) outside / 101.00 inches inside width WEIGHT: 2400 lbs |
| DX-BK-LMRC-4.00cyd-WL-70 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-4.00 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Wheel Loader-Class 70 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 112 inches wide WEIGHT: 3200 lbs |
| DX-BK-LMRC-4.00cyd-WL-80 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-4.00 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Wheel Loader-Class 80 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 112 inches wide WEIGHT: 3200 lbs |
| DX-BK-LMRC-4.00cyd-WL-90 Bucket-Light Material Rail Cleaning-4.00 cubic yard capacity (SAE heap rating)-Wheel Loader-Class 90 STANDARD FEATURES: – Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges – T1 high-strength wear plates – Shim adjustable rail wheels – Poly pads underside of pockets – 112 inches wide WEIGHT: 5680 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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