Mobile Railcar Movers

About Our Mobile Railcar Movers

Adaptalift’s range of mobile railcar movers can help you move your goods from one part of a site to another and far more efficiently than switcher locomotives. Industrial plants of all kinds can use these movers, and each one we stock offers a premium logistics solution that works on both rails and roads.

Our Bi-modal railcar movers use rubber tyres in conjunction with steel wheels to drive along most solid surfaces just as easily as rails.

Types of Mobile Railcar Movers Available

All of our railcar movers are bimodal; we also stock electric and diesel movers for extra flexibility, giving our customers a choice between power and efficiency.

Adaptalift’s mobile railcar movers are a great addition to any industrial setting, letting you or your team easily transport dozens of freight cars full of heavy goods. The right model has the towing force you need to move loads where they need to go.

We stock plenty of movers, each with different weight and towing capacities, so it’s best to think carefully about which one would be best for your site. If you need a hand, the Adaptalift team can help you choose the right model.

Our mobile railcar movers use steel wheels for extra traction, and offer a lower overall total cost of ownership thanks to reduced idling time. Their bi-modal features also save you from needing rail, and road-specific movers.

Even if your site has no rails at all, one of these movers could be vital. Their sheer power alone helps you manage loads too heavy for many forklifts.

What is a mobile railcar mover and how does it work?

Mobile railcar movers help your team move freight cars across a site, either on a rail or across the ground; most models can easily do both. These vehicles take only a single operator and can easily couple with “traditional” freight cars; some even offer “double coupling” for larger loads.

How do mobile railcar movers improve efficiency?

These movers let you move dozens of tonnes of goods in a single journey, all of our models are also highly cost-effective and use efficient engines. In addition, we use bi-modal movers, meaning they can switch between rails and roads without any hassle, so you won’t need as many machines.

What are the benefits of using a mobile railcar mover?

A mobile railcar mover makes any industrial operation more efficient—they’re also able to move goods up to 15 mph, meaning much faster turnaround times. These vehicles also have lower fuel consumption and labour requirements. Once you add them to your site, you’ll see the benefits in next to no time.

What maintenance is required for a mobile railcar mover?

Our models are relatively low–maintenance, but you still must check them over before every shift. Diesel movers, in particular, will require oil changes, fuel system checks, and more. If you use the mover on rails, you must also carry out regular track maintenance, such as via an in-depth monthly visual inspection.

Can mobile railcar movers be used in harsh weather conditions?

As heavy-duty equipment, our movers work just as well in extreme settings, but it might be wise to avoid driving along icy or other low-traction surfaces.

In addition, watch out for engine overheating. While our models are usable even in deserts, you need to make sure you have a mover that fits your site.