1989 Switchmaster 10000 Railcar Mover for Sale | Detroit Diesel
1989 Switchmaster 10000 Railcar Mover - Detroit Diesel
Heavy-Duty Industrial Railcar Mover | 40,000-lb Tractive Effort | Grant, Michigan
Used 1989 Switchmaster 10000 railcar mover available for industrial rail switching, plant rail systems, terminal operations and private rail yards. Powered by a Detroit Diesel 4-53 series engine, this machine combines road mobility with dedicated steel rail wheels for moving railcars within industrial facilities.
The unit is equipped with a full-hydraulic four-speed forward and reverse drive system, dual automatic weight-transfer couplers and a rated tractive effort of approximately 40,000 lb. Current operating hours: 2,394 hours.
The Switchmaster is currently going through shop service. Inspection and test run are available by appointment.
Key Specifications
Manufacturer: Switchmaster
Model: 10000
Year: 1989
Equipment Type: Railcar Mover / Railcar Switching Machine
Engine: Detroit Diesel 4-53 series
Operating Hours: 2,394 hours
Tractive Effort: Approximately 40,000 lb
Operating Weight: Approximately 28,000 lb
Wheelbase: Approximately 68 in
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H): Approximately 170 in x 109 in x 128 in
Rail Wheels: 26-in heat-treated steel wheels
Rail Drive: 4-wheel drive with planetary differential
Road Running Gear: Retractable suspension with heavy-duty mine-service tires
Rail Suspension: Pivoting axle design intended to maintain rail-wheel engagement on uneven track
Brakes: 12-caliper wet-disc sealed braking system with accumulator safety
Couplers: Dual automatic weight-transfer couplers with remote control
Cab: 360-degree visibility with front and side doors and roll-up safety glass
Location: Grant, Michigan
Asking Price: $59,500
Rail and Road Operating Speeds
Four-speed full-hydraulic transmission with forward and reverse operation:
1st Gear: Rail 0-2 mph / Road 0-3 mph
2nd Gear: Rail 0-4 mph / Road 0-6 mph
3rd Gear: Rail 0-7.5 mph / Road 0-11 mph
4th Gear: Rail 0-13 mph / Road 0-20 mph
Typical Applications
Manufacturing plants with private rail sidings
Bulk material terminals
Chemical and process facilities
Grain and agricultural terminals
Steel and metal-processing facilities
Warehouses and distribution operations with rail service
Industrial switching yards
Railcar loading and unloading operations
Industrial Railcar Switching Capability
The Switchmaster 10000 is designed to move railcars within industrial and terminal environments without requiring a conventional switching locomotive. Its road/rail configuration allows the machine to maneuver within a facility and transition onto rail for switching operations.
Dual automatic weight-transfer couplers, four-wheel rail drive and approximately 40,000 lb of tractive effort make this unit suitable for a range of plant and yard railcar-handling applications. Actual railcar-moving capacity depends on track conditions, grade, curvature, railcar weight and operating conditions.
Condition, Inspection & Sale Information
Current Status: Going through shop service
Inspection / Test Run: Available by appointment
Transport: Buyer responsible; freight assistance can be provided
Sale Condition: Sold as-is, where-is
Asking Price: $59,500
Location: Grant, Michigan
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