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Rail Handler LG

The Dymax Rail Handler LG series safely grabs rail from piles without the need for workers to attach lifting straps or chains. Handle up to 90 feet of rail safely.  The Dymax Rail Handler LG quickly attaches to hydraulic excavators and delivers rail to flash butt welders nearly ten times faster compared to using manual rigging methods such as cranes.  Operators can also attach to many popular material handling machines for unloading railcars or placing jointed rail to and from the rail line. A Dymax Rail Handler LG significantly improves efficiency and safety.

Rail Grabs

Positive Lock Rail Grabs

Dymax Rail Handler LG features four positive lock rail handling grapples ensuring operators control of the rail during operation. Telescopic arms manually extend to 27 feet.

Features

  • Stand for stowing and transport
  • Rotator group with 60 degrees of positioning
  • Electro-Hydraulic Valve Kit
  • Manual telescoping arms move out from 16ft to 27 feet spread
  • Positive load holding technology
  • Machine adapter with pins
  • Handles rail sizes of lengths 80-100 feet and all sizes

Options

  • Can be made to fit other specific coupler systems
  • Contact DymaxRail for custom solutions.

Specifications

Model ID MODEL Code DESCRIPTION FEATURES WEIGHT LBS
102899 DX-RH-LG60-16ftx27ft-HX-20T Rail Handler – Large Grapple 60 deg rotate – 16 feet retracted x 27 feet extended – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton Standard Features: Includes stand group • Rotator group with electro-hydraulic valve kit • manual telescopic arms • positive load holding cylinders • machine adapter with pins 5200
102903 DX-RH-LGTRQ-16ftx27ft-HX-20T Rail Handler – Large Grapple Tiltrotator Hookup – 16 feet retracted x 27 feet extended – Hydraulic Excavator – 20 Ton Standard Features: Includes stand group • manual telescopic arms • positive load holding cylinders • Tiltrotator machine adapter with pins 4000

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

Hydraulic Requirements

Dymax Rail Handler LG60  for excavators requires multi-circuit hydraulics.  Rotational models are provided with electro-hydraulic valve kit with control group standard.

CIR1 = Primary Circuit – The primary function of the work tool attachment

CIR2 = Secondary Circuit – The secondary function of the work tool attachment

Model ID MODEL Hydraulic Requirements
CIR1 (circuit 1) CIR2 (circuit 2) CIR3 (circuit 3)
102899 DX-RH-LG60-16ftx27ft-HX-20T CIR1-Rail Grapples, Type Two-way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000,
CIR2 – Rotator, Type Electro-Hydraulic Valve + needle valves, Requires install of 16ga cable, connectors and switch.
Not provided with jumper hose lines
102903 DX-RH-LGTRQ-16ftx27ft-HX-20T CIR1-Rail Grapples, Type Two-way, Max GPM / PSI – 15-20 / 3,000,

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

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