Hi-rail wheels
Lower the rail wheels for fast in-corridor positioning along the track.
Rail Excavators
Hydrema Rail Excavators are hi-rail versions of the wheeled excavator range, built for rail track maintenance, signal pit excavation, ballast cleaning and rail corridor civil work.
Like the wheeled excavator base machine, they travel at road speed between work sites under their own power, then deploy hi-rail wheels to travel along the track to the work zone. Once on site, outriggers stabilise the machine for safe, accurate digging without the disruption of removing track.
Rail Excavators are essential plant for contractors working under track possession windows where every minute counts. Talk to STM about Hydrema Rail Excavator availability.
Rail Excavators Models
MX18G Wheeled Excavator
- Operating Weight18,700 kg
- Engine Power129 kW (175 hp)
- Max Dig Depth6.3 m
MX20G-Rail Wheeled Excavator
- Operating Weight20,500 kg
- Engine Power129 kW (175 hp)
- Max Dig Depth5.8 m
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Available Rail Excavators
Why Choose This Range
Key Features
Road-going at speed
Drive to site under own power at full road speed — no low loader required.
Articulated chassis option
Articulated steering for tight manoeuvring around rail infrastructure.
Multi-position outriggers
Outrigger stabilisers extend safe working envelope from the track.
Strong dig capability
Class-competitive dig depth and reach for trenching and ballast work.
Auxiliary hydraulics
Standard aux circuits for hammers, augers and rail-specific attachments.
Compact footprint
Smaller than tracked excavators of similar capacity for confined corridor work.
Surface friendly
Wheels won't damage sealed surfaces or finished concrete during access.