Cribber

Workhead Compatibility

The Nordco Cribber is available as a single tie bed cribber or as an optional double tie bed cribber; both are equipped with 9” wide cribber tools.

• The single tie bed cribber is compatible in wood or concrete ties as long as the minimum distance between ties is 10”.

• The double tie be cribber is capable of creating two cribs during a single cycle and is designed for concrete ties with center to center tie spacing at 24”

Double Tie Bed Cribber Tool Spacing:

               Minimum distance between tools: 15”

               Maximum distance between tools: 34”

               Minimum crib depth: 10” from top of tie

               Maximum crib depth: 16” from top of tie  

Auto cycle and single scrape modes

The Nordco Cribber includes two scrape modes:

• Auto Cycle mode: includes four scrape levels, performed sequentially. The maximum scrape depth is set by the operator and then the depth of each scrape level is calculated automatically.
• Single Scrape mode: used, if necessary, after Auto Cycle mode to remove any remaining ballast directly in the crib. This mode goes directly to full depth level.

Cameras for work area visibility

Two monitors allow the operator to see the work area clearly. One monitor shows the tie area, allowing precise positioning of the tie with the tie pushers. The other monitor, with its split screen format, shows the left and right ballast wings, allowing precise shaping of the ballast area.

Powerful and flexible

The Nordco Cribber, powered by a Cummins QSB 6.7 Tier III diesel engine, can track travel up to 23 miles per hour. 

Quickly adjust to different working conditions

Make simple setting changes to handle the following:

• Welded or jointed rail
• Cribbing left, right, or in both directions

Operator comfort and ergonomics

The fully enclosed, climate-controlled (heat and air conditioning) provide excellent four-season operator comfort. Window placement is designed to provide excellent visibility of the work area as well as the track ahead. Finally, joystick controls make workhead movement easy and intuitive.