ON-TRACK MAINTENANCE MADE EASY.


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The Safest, Most Versatile and Efficient
On-Track Material Handler Ever.

Our OTM Tracker is trusted by various types of railways. When paired with the Brandt R5 Power Unit, it transitions from the highway transport deck to the top of rail maintenance cars within minutes. It then effortlessly moves between cars to manage track maintenance materials & perform MOW tasks.

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Unrivaled Safety

Equipped with 8 clamps, detachable remote contol, and cameras, the OTM Tracker is the safest on-track material handler ever, minimizing risk and downtime.

Unmatched Versatility

The grapple and magnet deliver unmatched versatility when distributing ties or picking up plates and spikes. Add a bucket for efficient ballast distribution.

Maximum Quality

The OTM Tracker is built with quality John Deere components that are easy to find and service North America-wide, keeping your downtime to an absolute minimum.

Second-to-none Safety

  • Reduced Tail Swing has a tail swing radius of 5', reducing the chance of fouling adjacent tracks.
  • Stabilizing clamps anchor the OTM Tracker to the railcar for maximum stability.
  • Remote-controlled operation of the transfer system keeps operators on the ground during transfer.

Maximized Machine Efficiency

  • Can climb on to a gondola car up to 12'6" and move between cars with up to 16" height difference.
  • Optional squat clamps allow it to lower for additional clearance under bridges and in tunnels.
  • Cab features air conditioning, 360° visibility, joystick controls, and an ergonomic panel.

Quality You Can Trust

  • Unit base is a John Deere excavator that has been purpose built for railway maintenance.
  • Walking beam undercarriage, boom, and arm deliver excellent performance for material handling tasks.
  • Proven components are dependable and can be serviced by any qualified John Deere service technician.
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Features

Brandt Power Unit

When paired with the Brandt R5 Power Unit, the OTM Tracker seamlessly transitions from the highway transport deck to the top of rail maintenance cars quickly and safely. The R5 also provides unrivaled mobility to transport the OTM Tracker from site to site via road or rail, saving time and money.
 

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Specifications

 
  • OTM Tracker
  • R5 Power Unit GVW (Duals)

    • 89,000 lbs (40,370 kg)
  • R5 Power Unit Weight

    • 61,090 lbs (27,710 kg)
  • R5 Power Unit GVW (Singles)

    • 72,000 lbs (32,660 kg)
  • Rail road Clearance

    • F Plate
  • Rail road Clearance with Squat Clamps

    • H Plate on a 12' car
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