Side Dump Machinery Cart

DymaxRail’s Side Dump Attachment Solution is designed for efficient ballast and rip rap transport, featuring 8×24 and 8×40 cart systems that house one or two side dump tubs with up to 20 cubic yards capacity. Integrated stabilizers and derail bars ensure safe dumping, while bolted connections allow quick removal, converting the cart for machinery and supply transport in minutes.

Available in the following configurations:

  • 8×24 (25T) Machinery Cart with ramps and removable side dump attachment.
  • 8×40 (40T) Machinery Cart with ramps and 1 or 2 side dump attachments.
  • DymaxRail High Performance Machinery Cart: Available in 8×24 (25T) or 8×40 (40T) capacities featuring advanced stabilization, machinery loading ramps and side dump attachment to maximize your operational capabilities.
  • Advanced Railgear: DymaxRail high performance railgear with specialized bogie design for smooth curve navigation on 8×40 models.
  • Air Brake Systems: Designed for seamless integration with hi-rail trucks and railcar movers.
  • Side Dump Attachments:
    • 8×24 – Select (1) 16 to 21 foot side dump box
    • 8×40 – Select (1) 21 foot or (2) 16 foot side dump boxes for max capacity.
  • Hydraulic Power Unit: High performance power unit with variable pump for reduced dumping cycle time. Operate ramps, side dump attachment and stabilizers.
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Hydraulic power unit

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Removable side dump attachment

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Stabilizers

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Ramps

SIDE DUMP MACHINERY CART 8X24 – 25 TON
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Electrical control panel

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Hydraulic power unit

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4 hydraulic stabilizers with bolt-on derail bars

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Apitong wood deck

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1 or 2 removable side dump boxes

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Rear bogie with oscillation joint

SIDE DUMP MACHINERY CART 8X40 – 35 TON
Group Number

Model

Description

Weight (lbs)

8437D1

DX-RC-GD10-8X16HAP-DMX-15TC

Rail Cart-Gondola 10 yard capacity @ 3000lb max per yard material-Hydraulic and Air Brake combo WITH Park Brake, 8 feet wide x 16 feet length-DymaxRail-15 ton capacity

STANDARD FEATURES:

  • Standard Track Gauge: 56.50 in / 1435 mm
  • Deck Width: 96 in / 8 ft
  • Deck Length: 192 in / 16 ft
  • Overall Width: 100 in / 8 ft 4 in
  • Overall Length: 200 in / 16 ft 8in  
  • Rail Axles: DymaxRail HD Axles, 16 inch diameter replaceable wheels
  • Capacity: 15 tons uniform load cart rating with 10 cubic yard capacity of volume
  • Deck & Floor: Heavy Duty 3/8in thick AR400 steel plate with 16in on center beams
  • SideWalls: Reinforced 3/8 in A514 steel plate with perimeter tube construction; fully welded box assembly/cart.
  • Tie Downs: D-ring tie down locations on each side
  • Brake 1: Manual screw adjuster park brake
  • Hitch: Jost type EU spec with manual release
  • Rail sweeps
  • Lift rings with 1 set lift chains
  • (1x) 6ft towbar with chain hook location and Jost Hitch weld-in eyelets

UPGRADES INCLUDED:

AIR BRAKES ON ALL WHEELS:

  • All 4 wheels setup with air brake and 4 lock pod chambers.
  • Includes glad hand connections at both ends of the trailer/cart
  • Includes supply lines (coiled blue/red) hoses for max 10 ft tow bar length applications

HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE WITH HYD HAND PUMP FOR RELEASE:

  • Spring set hydraulic release brake with friction shoes

12V DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING PACKAGE:

  • Red and white directional lighting with auto-direction change
  • LED spot lamp on both ends
  • Travel alarm
  • Switchable bulkhead 

INSULATED AXLES:

  • Insulated railgear system

NOT SUPPLIED

  • Air lines and hydraulic lines are not supplied for connections between the vehicle and the cart.

WEIGHT: 10,500 lbs

8438D1

DX-RC-GD13-8X20HAP-DMX-25TC

Rail Cart-Gondola 13 yard capacity @ 3800lb max per yard material-Hydraulic and Air Brake combo WITH Park Brake, 8 feet wide x 20 feet length-DymaxRail-25 ton capacity

STANDARD FEATURES:

  • Standard Track Gauge: 56.50 in / 1435 mm
  • Deck Width: 96 in / 8 ft
  • Deck Length: 240 in / 20 ft
  • Overall Width:  100 in /  8ft 4
  • Overall Length: 248 in / 20 ft 8in  
  • Rail Axles: DymaxRail HD Axles, 16 inch diameter replaceable wheels
  • Capacity: 25 tons uniform load cart rating with 13 cubic yard capacity of volume
  • Deck & Floor: Heavy duty 3/8 inch thick AR400 steel plate with 16 inch on center beams
  • SideWalls: Reinforced 3/8 inch A514 steel plate with perimeter tube construction; fully welded box assembly/cart.
  • Tie Downs: d-ring tie down locations on each side
  • Brake 1: Manual screw adjuster park brake
  • Hitch: Jost type EU spec with manual release
  • Rail sweeps
  • Lift rings with 1 set lift chains
  • (1x) 6ft towbar with chain hook location and Jost Hitch weld-in eyelets

UPGRADES INCLUDED:

AIR BRAKES ON ALL WHEELS:

  • All 4 wheels setup with air brake and 4 lock pod chambers
  • Includes glad hand connections at both ends of the trailer/cart
  • Includes supply lines (coiled blue/red) hoses for max 10 ft tow bar length applications

HYDRAULIC BRAKE WITH HYD HAND PUMP FOR RELEASE:

  • Spring set hydraulic release brake with friction shoes

12V DIRECTIONAL LIGHTING PACKAGE:

  • Red and white directional lighting with auto-direction change
  • LED spot lamp on both ends
  • Travel alarm
  • Switchable bulkhead 

INSULATED AXLES:

  • Insulated railgear system

NOT SUPPLIED:

  • Air lines and hydraulic lines are not supplied for connections between the vehicle and the cart.

WEIGHT: 11,800 lbs

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please contact DymaxRail sales for custom solutions: 1-800-530-5407.