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Improving the Productivity of Railway Track Maintenance

KBR 850 AND KBR 875 BALLAST REGULATORS 

KBR 850 Ballast Regulator	KBR 875 Ballast Regulator

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The KBR-850 Ballast Regulator offers many of the same state-of-the-art features as the KBR-900 Ballast Regulator and can easily be be incorporated into your track maintenance budget.  The KBR 850's shorter length makes it the machine of choice for the contractors who need a machine that is easily transportable.

The KBR-850 is designed with well laid out controls and increased visibility. The air conditioned cab is highly functional as well as comfortable for the operator. The ballast wings are a full 36 inches (914 mm) wide with a capacity of 1.5 cubic yard (1.15 cu. m.) The wing reach is 13 feet, 6 inches (4115 mm) from the center line of the track. Articulated template doors are optional on the KBR-850.   

The KBR 875 Ballast Regulator resulted from a goal to manufacture a machine that meets or exceeds Class I railroad specifications, but equally important, exceeds the specifications of our competitor's machines.  We have stretched the wheelbase by three feet, to the same length as the KBR-900.  This will allow more room for a larger cab and improved accessibility of all components.  An A-frame structure is not required to support our wing, increasing the wheelbase, and allowing us to install either the four-speed manual drop box or six-speed "shift on the go" transmission in such a manner so that it can be easily removed in the field.

Plow:

The hydraulically controlled one pass transfer plow allows operation in any direction.  The plow's blades are constructed out of 1" (25mm) thick T-1 steel with 3/4" (19mm) grader blades.

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Wing:

With 1.0 cubic yard (.76 cubic meters) capacity, the T-1 steel constructed wings are 36" (914mm) wide and designed for free flow of ballast.  Articulated template doors are optional and designed for excellent control while dressing the shoulder.  Wing reach is 13'-0" (3962 mm) from the centerline of the track.

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Broom:

The standard broom has a sweep width of 110" (2794 mm) and is driven by a single motor chain.  The patented 45-degree, V-shaped deflector allows for quick transfer of excess ballast to the track shoulder.  The deflector assembly is hydraulically raised and lowered.

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Cab:

The highly functional cab features well laid out controls and safety glass windows.  It is temperature controlled and sound insulated.  For the safety of the operator, a comfortable seat, seat belt, electric wiper, air horn, rear view windows, west coast mirrors, travel lights, and four side work lights are standard.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

                        Length (KBR-875).............................39’-3” (11049mm)

Length (KBR-850).............................36’-3” (11049mm)

                        Width................................................10’-7” (3226mm)

                        Height...............................................11’-6” (3353mm)

                        Weight (KBR-875)............................40,000 lbs. (18144kg)

                        Weight (KBR-850).............................38,000 lbs. (17237kg)

                        Wheel base (KBR-875)......................15’-0” (3657mm)

                        Wheel base  (KBR-850).....................12’-0” (3657mm)

Wheel diameter…..............................28” (711mm) 

ENGINE ASSEMBLY:  Cummins, 200 hp @ 2200 rpm with Funk Double Pump Drive using Twin Disc clutch. 

 HYDRAULIC PUMPS:

   1) Sundstrand pump for hydrostatic propel drive.

   2) Vickers vane pump for controls.

   3) Vickers vane pump for broom motor drive.

 HYDRAULIC MOTORS:

   1) Sundstrand motor for hydrostatic propel.

   2) Char-Lynn motor for broom drive.

 TRANSMISSION:  Funk four speed manual transmission is standard, 6 speed shift-on-the-go transmission is available as an option.

 AXLES:  Rockwell RU-145 Series, both axles are driven through a transmission giving four-wheel drive.  28” non-insulated wheels are standard. Insulated wheels are available at an additional cost.

 SUSPENSION:  Heavy-duty leaf springs for a soft ride and noise suppression.

 BRAKES:  Clasp type, air applied with cobra shoes.  Spring applied parking brakes on all four wheels.

  HYDRAULIC TANK:  Capacity - 70 gals. (265L).  Tank breather and hand operated replenishment pump are standard.

 FUEL TANK:  Capacity - 130 gals. (492L).  Lockable filler cap is standard.

 FUEL CONSUMPTION:  4 to 6 gals/hr. (15 to 23L/hr.) 

CAB:  Sound insulated, comfortable operator’s seat with mechanical suspension and seat belt, safety glass windows, electric wipers, air horn, west coast mirrors, travel lights and four (4) side work lights.

 ELECTRICAL:  65 amp. alternator, 24 volt system.

 TURNTABLE: Standard

 DERAIL GUARDS:  Standard.

 RAIL SWEEPS:  Standard.  Two (2) per wheel.

 PLOW:  1” thick (25mm) T-1 steel plow blades with 3/4” grader blades.  Plow width is 10’.

 WINGS:  1.5 cu. yd. (1.07 cu. m.) capacity, T-1 steel construction, 36” (914 mm) wide, designed for free flow of ballast.  Articulated template doors are optional and designed for excellent control while dressing the shoulder.  Wing reach is 13’-9” (4191mm) from the centerline of the track.

 BROOM:  Sweep width - 110” (2794mm), single motor chain drive is standard.

Deflector is 45 degree, v-shaped deflector for quick transfer of excess ballast to the track shoulder.  Deflector assembly is hydraulically raised/lowered.

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