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Industrial Rail Carts

Aldon® delivers industrial rail carts and heavy-duty rail carts engineered to move your most demanding loads with unmatched reliability. From maintenance-of-way operations to specialized industrial applications, our rail carts provide the durability and safety performance your operations demand. Whether you’re transporting heavy equipment, tools, or oversized materials along fixed rail systems, Aldon’s proven solutions exceed expectations in challenging environments.

Our rail carts are designed for heavy equipment and feature robust steel and aluminum construction with load capacities up to 5,000 lbs, non-skid deck surfaces, and integrated safety features including parking brakes and repositionable handles. Each transfer railroad hand cart is built to withstand continuous heavy-duty cycles while maintaining the precise control essential for safe rail operations. Trust Aldon® to deliver the industrial rail cart solution that keeps your materials moving efficiently.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Industrial Rail Carts?

Railroad push carts offer the solution to MOW workers for transporting tools and other heavy appliances to work sites on the rail.

What Rail Cart Models Does Aldon Offer?

Aldon Company, Inc. has two models to serve this purpose:

  • Our two-piece aluminum rail cart has a 5,000 lb. load capacity and features a 48” square deck with a non-skid surface. The cart is also equipped with a parking brake for safety and a U-shaped handle that can be positioned on either end of the cart.
  • We also offer a two-piece steel cart featuring a 48” square deck with a non-skid surface. The steel cart is also equipped with a parking brake for safety and a U-shaped handle that can be positioned on either end of the cart. Load capacity is 5,000 lbs.

No matter what style you prefer, Aldon Company, Inc. has a safe solution for transporting your oversize materials.

How do railroad hand carts work?

Railroad hand carts operate on a simple mechanical principle designed for moving heavy loads along rail tracks. These industrial rail carts feature flanged wheels that securely ride on standard railroad rails, preventing derailment while allowing smooth movement. The operator pushes or pulls the heavy-duty rail cart using the repositionable U-shaped handle, which provides leverage for maneuvering loads up to 5,000 lbs.

The transfer rail carts utilize a low-friction wheel system that reduces effort when moving heavy equipment along the track. Built-in parking brakes lock the wheels when stationary, ensuring safety during loading operations. The non-skid deck surface on these railroad hand carts prevents cargo from shifting during transport, while the robust frame distributes weight evenly across the wheel assemblies. This straightforward design makes rail carts for heavy equipment essential for maintenance-of-way crews requiring reliable material transport along fixed rail systems.

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