Backhoe

Harrybilt Engineering can fit a rail guidance system to various models of backhoe with the following standard features:

Conformance

• Rail wheels adjustable to Standard and Broad Gauges.
  • The gauge will be set to the customer’s request prior to leaving the Harrybilt plant.
• All wheels meet the P/D ratio.
• All wheels are insulated with removable circuit bridge incorporated.
• Braking accomplished by original rubber wheel rear axle and hold at minimum grade of 1.30.
• Machine conforms to relevant sections of AS7500 series of standards.

Operation

• Original operation of backhoe maintained.
• Bucket uncrowded and fully lowered elevates front wheels for rail travel.

Construction

• Rubber buffers attached to centralise elevated axle.
• Wheels machined in Australia from Australian standard 4140 billets.
• All materials conforming to Australian standards.
• All hydraulic work is carried out to Australian standard AS2788 Hydraulic Fluid Power – General.
• All hoses conform to Australian standards AS 3791.

Documentation

• Test documentation supplied for the following,
  • Twist test
  • Brake performance test
  • Rolling stock outline test
  • Alignment test

JCB Backhoe

CAT Backhoe