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World’s Most Powerful Railcar Mover.

The Brandt R5 Power Unit is the most powerful and versatile railcar mover on the market. It’s also the only highway-capable unit in the world, able to seamlessly switch between road and rail to minimize roadway blockage time and reduce accident risk. There’s a reason why every major railway has Brandt Power Units in their fleet. Find the right R5 configuration for your operation.
 

R5 Tie Crane Power Unit

  • Versatile tool suitable for various rail applications, including maintenance of way (MOW).
  • Equipped with 28’ heavy lifting crane and grapple to efficiently handle materials handling tasks.
  • Switch between road and rail in under 3 minutes.
  • A-frame style outriggers and pedestal crane frame provide stability even with heavy loads.
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R5 OTM Power Unit

  • The R5 OTM powers the OTM tracker, an on-track maintenance system that is a highly productive and safe material handling solution for MOW.
  • Equipped with a 40,000 lb capacity lift deck, it facilitates OTM tracker transport, rail switching, and seamless transition of the OTM tracker onto a railcar gondola.
  • Seamlessly switches between road and rail for maximum track time.
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Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV)

  • Tandem axle unit navigates a tight track radius and maintains strong tractive efforts on steep grades.
  • Uses both rail and road infrastructure and switches between them quickly to get to emergencies faster than any other vehicle.
  • Programmable interlock systems on controls reduce the chance of operator mistakes.
  • New ERV unit with customizable truck back end in development for 2026.
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OTM Tracker

  • Accomplishes more in less time with the most efficient rail tie delivery system, able to distribute 2000 ties per hour.
  • Innovative undercarriage with walking beams and eight stabilizing clamps, enabling both securement and movement.
  • Base of the unit is a John Deere 135G excavator equipped with a boom and grapple to perform MOW work.
  • Remote controlled transfer system keeps operators safely on the ground during transfer.
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