MX20G Rail

20G Rail

Rail Machine

Can work in both high and low rail mode
Undercarriage with rail modules for standard gauge railway
Swing radius of 1839 mm
Designed for heavy lifting
Easy switching between travelling on and off the tracks
High-performance, powerful and fuel-efficient Cummins B4.5 engine

Hydrema MX20G Rail – Built for the Tracks, Ready for the Challenge

The MX20G Rail is Hydrema’s most powerful rail excavator, engineered for maximum stability, reach, and precision on rail infrastructure projects. Equipped with a 175 hp Cummins Stage V engine and Hydrema’s advanced H-Drive rail system, the machine delivers seamless mobility and full digging performance on and off the tracks. Compact tail swing, intelligent hydraulics, and rugged build quality make the MX20G Rail the go-to choice for demanding railway maintenance and construction.

See the Rail-Ready Workspace from the Inside

Take a virtual tour of the MX20G Rail’s operator environment. View the standard front-seat layout of the cab, or switch to the rear-seat perspective available with the Double Cab option. With ergonomic joystick controls, excellent all-around visibility, and a quiet, ROPS/FOPS-certified cab, it’s a working environment designed to keep operators safe, comfortable, and productive throughout long rail shifts.

Standard Cab

Double Cab

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ENGINE

The MX20G Rail is powered by a robust Cummins B4,5L-engine, that delivers high performance and reliability. This engine, which includes a 16-valve Common-Rail Turbo Diesel with intercooler, produces up to 175 horsepower at 2200 rpm and achieves a maximum torque of 780 Nm at 1500 rpm. This powerful performance, along with a maximum speed of 20 km/h in Rail Mode, makes the MX20G Rail ideal for heavy lifting and efficient handling of railway projects.

FUEL

The MX20G Rail from Hydrema is equipped with a spacious 280 litre fuel tank, ensuring long runtime and reducing the need for frequent refuelling stops. In addition, it has a separate 31.5 litre AdBlue tank, which is essential for maintaining the machine's emission control system. This combination of fuel and AdBlue tanks ensures that the MX20G Rail can deliver efficient and environmentally friendly operation over longer periods of time, which is ideal for large-scale railway projects.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

This machine has an efficient dual-circuit hydraulic system with Load Sensing and a separate high-pressure hydrostatic oscillation system. The system includes electronic power control that allows customisation for precision work and fuel-saving ECO-Mode. The operator can adjust up to three hydraulic settings directly from the cab, providing the flexibility to customise pressure and oil flow for up to ten different tools.

Oil quantities:

Working hydraulics: 319 l/Min
Swing hydraulics: 88 l/Min
Hydraulic option 1 ZV1: 30-200 l/Min
Hydraulic option 2 ZV2: 15-100 l/Min
Hydraulic option 3 ZV3: 50-200 l/Min

DRIVING HYDRAULICS

The MX20G Rail offers a hydraulic driving system with constant hydrostatic all-wheel drive, ensuring excellent traction and stability. It's equipped with a variable drive engine with brake valve for precise control and a 2-speed soft shift powershift transmission that efficiently handles shifting between on-road and off-road gears, making it highly versatile for both railway work and off-road driving.

RAIL SYSTEM

Hydrema's MX20G Rail is capable of working in two categories:

High rail (Cat 2): Driveline and brakes work indirectly from tyres (drive wheels) to rail wheels. When using 'high rail', the machine is lifted more than 100 mm above the tracks, ensuring no conflicts with sensors and switches. Operating in high rail mode provides maximum stability. The parking brake acts directly on the rail wheels.

Low rail (Cat. 3): Rubber wheels run directly on the rails with traction and brakes acting directly from the wheels to the rails. The rail wheels run with constant pressure regulation and suspension for safety and to avoid derailment. Being partially on rubber tyres provides a comfortable ride and maximum traction, e.g. in wet conditions.

CAB AND DOUBLE CAB

The MX20G Rail from Hydrema comes with a well-equipped and safe ROPS certified cab that has been carefully designed to maximise both visibility and comfort. The cab presents several features such as an adjustable sliding window, a two-part windscreen with flexible opening options, and a roof window that allows natural light to flood in. To further enhance comfort, an adjustable steering wheel and armrests, as well as an air-suspension seat, are included. The cab's air conditioning system is equipped with multiple adjustable nozzles to ensure a comfortable environment, no matter the weather conditions. Cab settings can be customised and saved via easy-to-use CAN BUS-controlled keypads. In addition, there are large, easily adjustable rear-view mirrors and a clear rear-view camera.

The MX20G Rail also offers a double cab option, which provides space for a passenger. The additional seat is located behind the driver with separate access through a rear door. The passenger sits perpendicular to the direction of travel, ensuring plenty of legroom.

EXCAVATOR

The MX20G Rail is equipped with a two-piece boom. This boom is constructed from high-strength steel with closed profiles and is available in lengths of 2.0 m and 2.5 m. To increase the machine's functionality and efficiency, the MX20G Rail offers the option of hydraulic quick hitch and an optional Engcon tiltrotator. The tiltrotator controls are conveniently integrated into the joystick for smooth and precise control during work, making the MX20G Rail an ideal machine for a wide range of railway infrastructure projects.

SAFETY

This railway excavator ensures maximum safety with the Prolec electronic height and swing limitation system, which includes a Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI). This fail-safe system with automatic control and dual sensors protects against collisions with railway cables and prevents unintended movement into neighbouring tracks. RCI ensures continuous monitoring of the machine's stability, making the MX20G Rail a safe and reliable solution for railway work.

Metric

Imperial

		MX20G RAIL Std. Cab		MX20G RAIL Double Cab
Rail categorie		High rail (cat. 2)	Low rail (cat. 3)	High rail (cat. 2)	Low rail (cat. 3)
Rubber tyres		Trelleborg 10.00-20		Trelleborg 10.00-20
Machine weight*	ton	20,5		20.8
Width across tyres	m.m.	2570		2570
Machine width	m.m.	2500		2500
Track gauge, rails	m.m.	1435		1435
Cab clearance height	m.m.	3260	3120	3260	3120
Transport height	m.m.	4140	4000	4140	4000
Road transport length	m.m.	5650		5650
Front overhang	m.m.	3360		3360
Counterweight distance	m.m.	1700		1700
Ground clearance to tyres	m.m.	120	°	120	°
Wheelbase	m.m.	2600		2600
Rail axle distance, front	m.m.	745	865	745	865
Rail axle distance, rear	m.m.	760	880	760	880

*) weight stated with 150 kg quick hitch. No bucket. Transport position.

		MX20G RAIL Std. Cab		MX20G RAIL Double Cab
Rail category		High rail (cat. 2)	Low rail (cat. 3)	High rail (cat. 2)	Low rail (cat. 3)
Rubber tyres		Trelleborg 10.00-20		Trelleborg 10.00-20
Machine weight*	lb	45.2		45.9
Width across tyres	ft’in”	8’5″		8’5″
Machine width	ft’in”	8’2″		8’2″
Track gauge, rails	ft’in”	4’8″		4’8″
Cab clearance height	ft’in”	10’8″	10’3″	10’8″	10’3″
Transport height	ft’in”	13’7″	13’1″	13’7″	13’1″
Road transport length	ft’in”	18’6″		18’6″
Front overhang	ft’in”	11’0″		11’0″
Counterweight distance	ft’in”	5’7″		5’7″
Ground clearance to tyres	ft’in”	0’5″		0’5″
Wheelbase	ft’in”	8’6″		8’6″
Rail axle distance, front	ft’in”	2’5″	2’10″	2’5″	2’10″
Rail axle distance, rear	ft’in”	2’6″	2’11″	2’6″	2’11″

*) weight stated with 331 lb quick hitch. No bucket. Transport position.

Brochures and Leaflets

MXG Rail Double Cab H-Drive Leaflet (EN)

MXG Rail Double Cab H-Drive Leaflet

MXG Rail Double Cab Leaflet (EN)

MXG Rail Double Cab Leaflet

MXG Rail Leaflet (EN)

MXG Rail Leaflet

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