Equipment

Specialist Rail Maintenance Machinery

Exceptional rail maintenance starts with investing in the best equipment and machinery.

Our state-of-the-art machinery delivers reliable and efficient solutions for a variety of tasks, from track bed preparation and sleeper placement to loading and transporting heavy materials.

Equipped with advanced safety features, GPS guidance systems and custom attachments, our equipment provides a cost-effective and precise solution for all your rail and mining needs.

We proudly operate one of Australia’s largest mobile hi-rail fleets, engineered for efficiency and reliability in demanding environments.

Our skilled rail technicians and operators expertly leverage these powerful tools to ensure your rail networks remain operational and resilient.

With the right resources at the ready, we’ll ensure that your critical rail networks operate at peak performance.

Narrow Head Flashbutt Welder

Precision Welding For Every Application

The Narrow Head Flashbutt Welder provides an innovative solution for welding turnouts in transit areas and within tight confines where flashbutt welding was previously impossible. The tall and narrow design requires minimal clearance to successfully weld close to adjacent rail or fixed objects.

The truck is fitted with the latest Aeries hi-rail system and a 35t crane allowing the weld head to be deployed up to 8 metres from the truck. It also features an oversize Cat C15 generator allowing for continuous welding in a fixed plant scenario, and an electric over hydraulic operating system

This highly versatile machine allows for an optional destressing weld head which can be swapped over in less than 30 minutes.

Rail Specific Loaders

Heavy Duty Loaders Ideal for Demanding Conditions

Rail Specific Loaders are designed to handle heavy loads, making them ideal for the demanding conditions of mining operations or other earthmoving projects. Their efficiency and versatility allow them to be used for a variety of tasks, including loading ore into trucks, stockpiling and transporting material around the site.

With safety a top priority in the mining industry, these machines can help improve safety by reducing the need for manual labour and minimising the risk of accidents. They are also equipped with advanced safety features such as anti-slip technology and automatic braking systems.

LIEBHERR HI-RAIL EXCAVATORS

Efficient Rail Construction Solution

Liebherr hi-rail Excavators offer a reliable and efficient solution for railway construction or maintenance. They are designed to cater to the specific needs of rail applications, such as track bed preparation, sleeper placement, ballast handling and drainage maintenance. They provide superior performance capabilities allowing for faster project completion, greater accuracy and superior results.

These machines are available in various sizes and configurations, making them adaptable to suit the demands of different projects, from large-scale construction projects to smaller maintenance tasks.

Doosan Mobile Flashbutt Welder

Reliable Joining Technology

A Doosan Excavator with a Mobile Flashbutt Welding Head Attachment is a powerful tool that provides an efficient and precise solution for welding rails.

This equipment can quickly and easily weld rails together without the need for a separate welding machine in standard or extreme geographic locations (eg high embankments, restricted areas requiring mobile hi-rail excavators or hard to reach areas).

The Mobile Flashbutt Welder can be used for a wide range of rail welding applications, including new construction, track maintenance and repair work. The quality of the weld produced by this equipment means fewer repairs and maintenance work required, translating to cost savings in the long term.

At PRM, we’re passionate about innovation and finding better ways to tackle the challenges of rail and mining projects.

Our philosophy is simple: every challenge is an opportunity to create smarter solutions that enhance safety, efficiency and overall project success. This has inspired us to develop custom attachments that not only meet the demands of our clients but also elevate the standards of the industry.

By focusing on innovative designs and tailored solutions, we empower our team to work more effectively, ensuring projects stay on track and within budget.

Custom Attachments
GPS Sleeper Layer System
This innovative system involves a custom engineered sleeper laying attachment integrated with a hi-rail excavator and machine-controlled guidance system. The machine facilitates simultaneous lifting and placement of steel sleepers by a single operator, a task previously requiring rail surveyors and technicians. This allows for a safer and more efficient sleeper laying process by removing ground staff near potentially dangerous plant.
Panel Lifter System
Attaching to our hi-rail excavators, this vacuum lifting system attachment can safely lift heavy materials, including railroad crossing panels up to 12 tonnes. The lifting system can be configured to suit, with each suction pad having the lifting capacity of 1.5 tonne. The lifter can be hooked up and ready to go in a matter of minutes. As the system is not reliant on an external source for energisation, it can be also operated with a loader utilising the fork holes.
Rail Lifter
Before the Rail Lifter, 25m lengths of rail were transported and dragged along the ground, posing environmental and safety risks. To address this, PRM introduced an excavator rail lifter attachment which lifts rails directly from truck delivery and maneuvers them around the site, eliminating the need for dragging. As a result, the process is now safer and more environmentally friendly, significantly enhancing operational efficiency while minimising risks to ground personnel.
Undercutting Bars
We own several specifically developed 3.0M Undercutter Bars and have introduced machine control through integrated Trimble GNSS systems to manage levels and mitigate any risk of formation damage.
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