The Series 14 Ballast Tamper Attachment from Dymax Rail is a simple, cost-effective alternative to a full tamping machine. It connects quickly to excavators, backhoes, and grapple trucks, making it ideal for turnout, siding, and spot tamping work. With a tough, compact build and high-force vibration, the Series 14 tamper performs reliably, day after day.
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SERIES 14 – SWITCH & CROSSING TWIN-TAMPER CONFIGURATION
CUSTOM HYDRAULIC KITS (For Machines with Single Auxiliary Circuits)
| Model Code Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-GT-10
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Grapple Truck-Class 10 This tamper is for Cranes or Grapple Truck applications that feature single pin mounting. STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Bolted 4 bolt head plate for fitting truck/crane applications (does not include single pin mount) – 12v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1550 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 1850 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-BL-10
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Backhoe Loader-Class 10 STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins setup with Bolt 202 head plate – 12v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1800 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2100 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-BL-20
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Backhoe Loader-Class 20 STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins setup with Bolt 202 head plate – 12v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1800 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2100 |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-8T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-8 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins setup with Bolt 202 head plate – 12v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1800 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2100 |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-12T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins setup with Bolt 202 head plate – 24v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1900 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2200 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-16T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-16 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins setup with Bolt 303 head plate – 24v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1900 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2200 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-20T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 degree rotation x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-20 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 270 degree rotation system – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins setup with Bolt 303 head plate – 24v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead; provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 2000 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2300 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
| Model Code Description Weight (lbs) |
| DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-BL-10
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-Tilt Rotator Coupler x 1 motor-Backhoe Loader-Class 10 STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins for fitting tiltrotator coupler system setup on Bolt 202 plate – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1500 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 1800 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-BL-20
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-Tilt Rotator Coupler x 1 motor-Backhoe Loader-Class 20 STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Flow control on motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins for fitting tiltrotator coupler system setup on Bolt 202 plate – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1500 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 1800 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-HX-16T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-Tilt Rotator Coupler x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-16 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins for fitting tiltrotator coupler system setup on Bolt 303 plate – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1700 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2000 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-HX-20T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-Tilt Rotator Coupler x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-20 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins for fitting tiltrotator coupler system setup on Bolt 303 plate – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1700 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 2000 lbs |
| DX-BT-DYM14-COLTRQX1-HX-12T
Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-Colmar no rotation x 1 motor-Hydraulic Excavator-12 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – 14.5 inch tine spacing – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – DymaxRail heavy duty vibrator group – Single cylinder; center mount with relief – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Special machine adapter for COLMAR RR Excavators – Transport stand with tie downs included WEIGHT: Tamper: 1500 lbs / Stand: 300 lbs / Total Weight: 1800 lbs |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
| MODELS: DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-GT-10 | DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-BL-10 | DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-BL-20 | DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-8T |
| HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS:
Your machine will require the following (2x) circuits to operate the attachment. It also requires a drain line for the motor circuit. This attachment is provided with a 12v electro-hydraulic valve to power the rotation circuit. Installation of the cabling kit is required prior to use. If your machine does not have the correct number of hydraulic circuits or controls please contact your sales representative to discuss alternative solutions for setup of the attachment. CIRCUIT 1 – VIBRATE MOTOR Type: Uni-directional one-way + case drain line required. Case drain line size min -08 size (1/2 in hose) Flow GPM/PSI (min/max): 18-21 / 3,000 CIRCUIT 2 – TINE SQUEEZE ARMS Type: Bi-directional circuit for open close function Flow GPM/PSI (min/max): 10-15 / 3,000 CIRCUIT 3 – ROTATION Type: Electro-hydraulic 12v Requires installation of wire cable kit provided for operating solenoid on diverter valve. Valve mounted on tamper workhead. NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines from attachment bulkhead to machine lines with disconnects. |
| MODELS: DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-12T | DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-16T | DX-BT-DYM14-270×1-HX-20T |
| HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS:
Your machine will require the following (2x) circuits to operate the attachment. It also requires a drain line for the motor circuit. This attachment is provided with an electro-hydraulic 24v valve to power the rotation circuit. Installation of the cabling kit is required prior to use. If your machine does not have the correct number of hydraulic circuits or controls please contact your sales representative to discuss alternative solutions for setup of the attachment. CIRCUIT 1 – VIBRATE MOTOR Type: Uni-directional one-way + case drain line required. Case drain line size min -08 size (1/2 in hose) Flow GPM/PSI (min/max): 18-21 / 3,000 CIRCUIT 2 – TINE SQUEEZE ARMS Type: Bi-directional circuit for open close function Flow GPM/PSI (min/max): 10-15 / 3,000 CIRCUIT 3 – ROTATION Type: Electro-hydraulic 24v Requires installation of wire cable kit provided for operating solenoid on diverter valve. Valve mounted on tamper workhead. NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines from attachment bulkhead to machine lines with disconnects. |
| MODELS: DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-BL-10 | DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-BL-20 | DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-HX-16T | DX-BT-DYM14-TRQx1-HX-20T | DX-BT-DYM14-COLTRQX1-HX-12T |
| HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS:
Your machine will require the following (2x) circuits to operate the attachment. It also requires a drain line for the motor circuit. CIRCUIT 1 – VIBRATE MOTOR Type: Uni-directional one-way + case drain line required. Case drain line size min -08 size (1/2 in hose) Flow GPM/PSI (min/max): 18-21 / 3,000 CIRCUIT 2 – TINE SQUEEZE ARMS Type: Bi-directional circuit for open close function Flow GPM/PSI (min/max): 10-15 / 3,000 NOT SUPPLIED: Jumper hose lines from attachment bulkhead to machine lines with disconnects. |
| Group No Model Description Weight |
| 8235D1
DX-BT-DYM14-270xTWIN-HX-20T Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-270 deg rotation x Twin Workhead Beam Style Mount-Hydraulic Excavator-20 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – (2x) Tamping workheads fastened to beam via bolted connection. Offered in narrow, standard, and broad gauge designs. Workhead spacing is factory-set to match each customer’s specified track gauge requirements for precise alignment and optimal tamping performance. – 270 degree rotation positioner – 14.5 inch tine spacing on workheads – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – Integrated lift stow-lock pin for each workhead – for tamping in switch and crossing applications. – 2x DymaxRail heavy duty vibrators – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins mounted to Bolt 303 plate – 24v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included This attachment style is designed for hi-rail type machinery mounted directly over the railroad tracks. CONTACT DYMAXRAIL FOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TWIN TAMPERS Tamper Workhead weight (lbs) 5,200 Tamper stand (lbs) 300 |
| 8234D1
DX-BT-DYM14-TRQTWIN-HX-20_25T Ballast Tamper-DymaxRail Series 14-Tilt Rotator Coupler x Twin Workhead Beam Style Mount-Hydraulic Excavator-20 or 25 Ton STANDARD FEATURES: – (2x) Tamping workheads fastened to beam via bolted connection. Offered in narrow, standard, and broad gauge designs. Workhead spacing is factory-set to match each customer’s specified track gauge requirements for precise alignment and optimal tamping performance. – 14.5 inch tine spacing on workheads – 2 inch thick T1 tines with AR500 weld-on pads (DY150716) – Integrated lift stow-lock pin for each workhead for tamping in switch and crossing applications. – 2x DymaxRail heavy duty vibrators – Integrated flow control for motor circuit – Machine adapter with pins mounted to Bolt 303 plate – 24v Electro hydraulic valve mounted on workhead provided with cable kit – Transport stand with tie downs included This attachment style is designed for hi-rail type machinery mounted directly over the railroad tracks. This model does not include a built-in rotation positioner in the beam adapter for the workheads. CONTACT DYMAXRAIL FOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TWIN TAMPERS Tamper workhead weight (lbs) 4,500 Tamper stand (lbs) 300 |
Ballast Tamper – Series 21
