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MEDIUM-DUTY VEHICLES
model R-450DD shown, for installation on vehicles up to 19,000 Ib GVWR
combined front and rear installed weight of 970 Ibs
10" cast steel wheels with heavy-duty tapered roller bearings, rear. 12" cast wheels, front
floating rear axle allows the vehicle's rear tires to raise above the rail 2" or more independently, while ensuring positive rail/wheel contact
rotating rear units are standard
automatic locking of the railgear in both the highway and rail position
hydraulic check valves on front and rear units for safety in the rail travel position
front unit supports front truck tires when on rail
braking achieved through contact between drum and front truck tire
load of front axle supported mainly at front axle
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