Rail Crane (18-Ton)

Completely redesigned

The Nordco 18-Ton Rail Crane is the next generation of the classic industry workhorse: the Pyke 18-ton material handling crane.

The completely redesigned crane features updated hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as an ergonomically designed two-person (one operator and one passenger), climate-controlled cab.

In addition, the new lattice boom design and the hydrostatically driven power shift transmission provide increased reliability.

Purchase or rebuild options

Select one of our two convenient purchasing options:

• Purchase a new 18-Ton Rail Crane.
• Have us rebuild and upgrade your existing crane into a Nordco 18-Ton Rail Crane; your crane will be rebuilt from the frame up, will incorporate the latest technology upgrades, and will carry a full new machine warranty.

Integrated LMI system

The optional integrated CraneSmart load moment indicator (LMI) uses the following five areas, in concert, to determine if load stability has been compromised according to the pre-programmed load charts.

• Level - measures the superelevation of the track
• Boom Angle Indicator - measures the angle of the boom; the LMI will stop operations if the boom is too high
• Boom Direction Indicator - a sensor mounted on the upper deck directly below the winch area work with eight directional tags mounted on the lower deck. When the boom comes into close proximity to any of these tags, the information is sent back to the LMI
• Anti-Two-Block - prevents hook block contact with the sheaves
• Load Cell - measures the weight of the total load

Lower cost of ownership

Since the Rail Crane uses many of the same components as other Nordco machines, you can stock fewer maintenance parts on your parts wagon.

In addition, your staff can easily transition their existing Nordco equipment knowledge to the Rail Crane, shortening the amount of time required to master diagnostic or preventive maintenance procedures.