Arva Industries Inc. has introduced a new diesel-powered, bi-directional vehicle designed to collect track ballast during maintenance and repair operations. The vehicle features a hydrostatic drivetrain and has two primary functions: collecting ballast from around rail ties and storm drain cleaning, Arva officials said in an email. Equipped with a vacuum system and hydraulically actuated boom, the vehicle's 8-inch suction hose can extend up to 48 inches. The boom and vacuum functions are remotely controlled via radio to provide safer and more efficient operations. The vehicles storage capacity is 20 cubic yards for wet or dry products, making it suitable for a wide range of maintenance and repair projects. A high-pressure water system provides 2,500 pounds per square inch at 10 gallons per minute with a clean water-tank capacity of 1,325 gallons. The vehicle also has provisions for winter freeze prevention to ensure reliable operation in harsh weather conditions. With a maximum travel speed of 32 mph and a 450-horsepower diesel engine, the vehicle can efficiently and effectively collect ballast while minimizing the time required for maintenance and repair projects, company officials said.
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