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Two-sided ballast discharge doors quickly moves the rock to outside the rails
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Powerful belt drive with easy service access
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High-strength T1 steel housing – holds up under constant abrasive contact.
Clean up excess ballast and debris in minutes
hi-rail excavator into a regulator machine with the DymaxRail Ballast Broom. It sweeps excess ballast off the ties and away from the rails in a single pass. Two-sided discharge doors clear both sides simultaneously.
Compared to a regulator machine, the DymaxRail ballast broom is easier and cheaper to transport for spot cleanup.
If your crew is currently sweeping by hand after tamping, this is the faster alternative.
APPLICATIONS
- Post-tamping ballast cleanup — Sweep excess ballast off the ties and out of the cribs after tamping cycles, restoring proper ballast profile without hand labor.
- New tie installation — Regulate ballast after tie replacement to re-establish proper crib fill and drainage.
- Spill cleanup — Remove ballast, aggregate, or other material that has migrated onto or across the track.
- General right-of-way maintenance — Ballast and debris removal during scheduled MOW windows.
“Road crossings are perfect for this ballast broom. Just another way we meet the needs of our clients.”— Jeremy Plyler, President at HG Railroad Services
Take a Peek Under the Hood
112 individually replaceable heavy-duty broom elements. AR400 bolt-on directional baffles. The T1 steel housing stands up to constant abrasive contact.
KEY FEATURES
- Mounts directly to your backhoe or hi-rail excavator.
- Hydraulic belt drive with direct service access — easy to inspect and maintain between shifts.
- Integrated rail wheels with front shim-adjustable pads.
- Available for narrow, standard, and broad gauge networks ranging from 914mm to 1676mm track gauge.
OPTIONS
- 100-gallon dust control sprayer kit. Mounts directly to the broom. Includes a spray bar with mist nozzles, a 4GPM pump, auto-spray with low-water shutoff, and a backup key fob for cab control. Available for both excavator and backhoe models.
FAQ
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BALLAST BROOM ATTACHMENT AND A BALLAST REGULATOR?
Q: What’s the difference between a ballast broom attachment and a ballast regulator? A dedicated ballast regulator is a large self-propelled machine designed for continuous ballast shaping on mainline track — significant capital cost, and not practical for spot maintenance or contractor work. A ballast broom attachment converts your existing backhoe or hi-rail excavator into a regulator-style cleanup machine. You get the same core function — hydraulically sweeping excess ballast off the ties and past the rails — without a dedicated machine to buy, store, or mobilize.
DOES THE DYMAXRAIL BALLAST BROOM REQUIRE HI-RAIL?
Q: Does the DymaxRail Ballast Broom require hi-rail? For narrow gauge (914mm) backhoe loader applications, hi-rail is generally not required. The machine straddles the track. For standard gauge (1435mm) and wide gauge (1676mm) applications, hi-rail is recommended for optimum performance. DymaxRail offers a full line of hi-rail solutions for backhoe loaders and excavators if you need to get your machine on rail.
WHAT GAUGE TRACK DOES THE BALLAST BROOM WORK ON?
Q: What gauge track does the Ballast Broom work on? The DymaxRail Ballast Broom is available for narrow gauge (914mm), standard gauge (1435mm), and wide gauge (1676mm) track. All gauge configurations are available in models matched to your machine class and pin size.
WHAT MACHINES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE DYMAXRAIL BALLAST BROOM?
Q: What machines are compatible with the DymaxRail Ballast Broom? The Ballast Broom is available for mid-size and large backhoe loaders in the 14,000–24,000 lb operating weight range, and for 16-ton and 20-ton class hydraulic excavators. Contact DymaxRail to confirm fit for your specific machine and pin configuration.
WHAT HYDRAULIC FLOW AND PRESSURE DOES THE BALLAST BROOM REQUIRE?
Q: What hydraulic flow and pressure does the Ballast Broom require? All DymaxRail Ballast Broom models require 24–30 gpm at 3,000–3,200 psi maximum from the prime machine’s hydraulic system.
WHAT DOES THE OPTIONAL DUST CONTROL SPRAYER SYSTEM INCLUDE?
Q: What does the optional dust control sprayer system include? The 100-gallon sprayer system includes a poly tank with mounting brackets, spray bar with mist nozzles, a 4GPM pump, auto-spray with low-water shutoff, and a backup key fob for cab-based control. It attaches to both excavator and backhoe models. Installation of the wire cable control is required, estimated at 4–6 hours.
SPECIFICATIONS
NARROW GAUGE MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs / kg) |
| DX-BBR-HY-914mm-BL-10Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-914mm Narrow Track Gauge-Backhoe Loader-Class 10
For narrow gauge applications with backhoe loaders, please note that the machine will generally straddle the tracks. Therefore, hi-rail is not required. Made for Case-580, Case-590, Caterpillar-416, Caterpillar-420, Caterpillar-430 JCB-3CX JCB-4CX John Deere-310 John Deere-410. WEIGHT: 3300 lbs / 1497 kg |
| DX-BBR-HY-914mm-BL-20
Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-914mm Narrow Track Gauge-Backhoe Loader-Class 20 For narrow gauge applications with backhoe loaders, please note that the machine will generally straddle the tracks. Therefore, hi-rail is not required. Made for Caterpillar-440, Caterpillar-450 & John Deere-710. WEIGHT: 3300 lbs / 1497 kg |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
STANDARD GAUGE MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs / kg) |
| DX-BBR-HY-1435mm-BL-10
Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-1435mm Standard Track Gauge-Backhoe Loader-Class 10 Recommended that the machine be hi-railed for optimum performance. Check out DymaxRail hi-rail systems for excavators. Made for Case-580, Case-590, Caterpillar-416, Caterpillar-420, Caterpillar-430 JCB-3CX JCB-4CX John Deere-310 John Deere-410. WEIGHT: 3300 lbs / 1496 kg |
| DX-BBR-HY-1435mm-BL-20
Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-1435mm Standard Track Gauge-Backhoe Loader-Class 20 Recommended that the machine be hi-railed for optimum performance. Check out DymaxRail hi-rail systems for excavators. Made for Caterpillar-440, Caterpillar-450 & John Deere-710. WEIGHT: 3300 lbs / 1497 kg |
| DX-BBR-HY-1435mm-HX-16T
Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-1435mm Standard Track Gauge-Hydraulic Excavator – 16 ton class (60-65mm pin adapter bracket) Recommended that the machine be hi-railed for optimum performance. Check out DymaxRail hi-rail systems for excavators. Made for Case-160 Caterpillar-315 Komatsu-PC160 Caterpillar-316 Volvo-EW160 Volvo-EW170 Volvo-EC160 Liebherr-916 and other machine sizes in the given class. WEIGHT: 3400 lbs / 1542 kg |
| DX-BBR-HY-1435mm-HX-20T
Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-1435mm Standard Track Gauge-Hydraulic Excavator – 20 ton class (80mm pin adapter bracket) Recommended that the machine be hi-railed for optimum performance. Check out DymaxRail hi-rail systems for excavators. Made for Case-210 Case-225 Hitachi-220 Hyundai-235 Komatsu-PC200 Volvo-EW210 Caterpillar-320 Volvo-EW200 Volvo-EW220 Komatsu-PC228 Caterpillar-321 Volvo-EC200 Volvo-EC220 Volvo-EW230 and other machine sizes in the given class. WEIGHT: 3450 lbs / 1564 kg |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
WIDE GAUGE MODELS
| Model Description Weight (lbs / kg) |
| DX-BBR-HY-1676mm-HX-20T
Ballast Broom-Hydraulic-1676mm Wide Track Gauge-Hydraulic Excavator – 20 ton class (60-65mm pin adapter bracket) Recommended that the machine be hi-railed for optimum performance. Check out DymaxRail hi-rail systems for excavators. Made for Case-210 Case-225 Hitachi-220 Hyundai-235 Komatsu-PC200 Volvo-EW210 Caterpillar-320 Volvo-EW200 Volvo-EW220 Komatsu-PC228 Caterpillar-321 Volvo-EC200 Volvo-EC220 Volvo-EW230 and other machine sizes in the given class. WEIGHT: 3550 lbs / 1610 kg |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS
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Ballast broom models: 24-30 gpm @ 3,000-3,200 psi max pressure
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| Optional dust control spray system will require installation of the wire cable control. Estimated installation time 4-6 hours |
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