Hydraulic coupling
¾" flush-face coupling
Maximum jaw opening
14.5"
Construction
Grade 80 steel or higher
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
🏭Made in USA
📘 Overview
Railroad tie removal and replacement in one tool. The EZ Spot UR Rail Tool (EZ-0016) pulls old railroad ties out from under the track and pushes new ones back into place — both halves of a crosstie change with one attachment. Jaws open to 14.5 inches, close completely to 0, and the front of the closed upper jaw is flat by design so it doubles as a pusher. An extended receiver gives 5 feet of reach, so the machine works from the ballast shoulder rather than on the track. Choose the Double Cylinder Rotating Base for 127 degrees of rotation to line the tie up with the crib, the Fixed Non-Rotating Base for straight pulling, or No Attachment Base if you already run one. Then match the wiring harness to your machine.
⚙ Key Features of the Rail Tool
- Flat upper jaw face — closed, the front of the upper jaw pushes a new tie back under the rail, so pulling and setting are the same tool.
- 5 ft reach from an extended receiver, letting the machine sit off the track while working the crib.
- One 3" x 6" clamp cylinder with 21,206 lb breakout force — enough to break a tie free of compacted ballast.
- Pointed jaws bite into weathered and split timber that a flat jaw slips off.
- Jaws open to 14.5" and close fully to 0".
- Grade 80 steel or higher — a step above the Grade 50 used on the bases.
- Tool head weighs 325 lb, leaving machine capacity for the tie.
- Ships complete with hoses, flush-faced couplers, spring hose mount and wiring harness.
🔑 Why Operators Choose the Rail Tool
- One attachment for the whole crosstie cycle — extract the old tie, then push the replacement in with the same closed jaw, without changing tools.
- Keeps the machine off the track — 5 feet of reach means working from the shoulder rather than fouling the rail.
- Breaks ties out of packed ballast — 21,206 lb of clamp force with pointed jaws grips timber that is split, rotten or frozen in.
- Places the tie square — 127 degrees of rotation aligns the replacement with the crib before it goes in.
- Standard flow — 20–30 GPM, so no high-flow machine is needed.
📊 Rail Tool Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic flow required | 20–30 GPM at 3,000 psi |
| Hydraulic coupling | ¾" flush-face coupling |
| Rated burst pressure | 15 ksi (103.4 MPa) |
| Rated weight capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) |
| Maximum jaw opening | 14.5" |
| Minimum jaw opening | 0" — jaws close completely |
| Reach | 5 ft, via extended receiver |
| Clamp cylinder | 1 × 3" bore x 6" stroke |
| Clamp breakout force | 21,206 lb |
| Upper jaw | Flat front face when closed, for pushing ties |
| Rotation | 127° to the operator’s left (Double Cylinder Rotating Base) |
| Tool head weight | 325 lb (147 kg) |
| Construction | Grade 80 steel or higher |
| Mounting method | Universal Quick Attach (customisable) |
| Shaft interface | 2.94" square shaft into a 3" square receiver, 3/4" pin |
📋 Configuring Your Rail Tool
- Attachment Base — this decides how you line a tie up with the crib. Double Cylinder Rotating Base gives 127 degrees of powered rotation to the operator’s left; Fixed Non-Rotating Base has no moving parts to maintain and indexes manually through 90 degrees; No Attachment Base supplies the tool head alone, for operators who already run an EZ Spot UR base. It is also the option to choose if you are replacing a worn tool head, or adding a second tool head to a base you already own — every EZ Spot UR head with a 3" square receiver swaps onto the same shaft with one 3/4" pin.
- Wiring Harness — the nine options below match the harness to your machine’s connector.
Every EZ Spot UR rotating attachment needs a wiring harness to switch the base from the machine's auxiliary circuit. Nine options are offered so the harness matches your machine: Universal Skid Steer Wiring Harness for most standard machines; 14 Pin Wire Harness for Cat, Bobcat, Kubota, John Deere, Case, New Holland and Takeuchi machines with a 14-pin connector; 8 Pin Caterpillar/ASV/TEREX Harness for those three brands; Single Pole 7 Pin Bobcat Electrical Harness for 7-pin Bobcat machines; 7 Pin Intermediate Harness and Intermediate Tool Wiring Harness where a tool-side intermediate lead is needed between the machine harness and the attachment; Cigarette Plug In Universal Wiring Harness where no auxiliary electrical connector is fitted and power is taken from the cab accessory socket; Radio Remote Assembly for Telehandlers for telehandler installations run without a cab harness; and None if you already hold a working harness for this machine.
🚜 Which Machines Take This Railroad Tie Removal?
The Rail Tool attaches to skid steer loaders and compact track loaders equipped with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) system, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
The machine must supply 20–30 GPM at 3,000 psi through an auxiliary circuit with ¾" flush-face couplings. The Rail Tool can also be adapted to excavators, wheel loaders, telehandlers and backhoes with a specialty bolt-on mount — useful on rail work where a hi-rail excavator is already on site.
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration and auxiliary hydraulic flow before ordering. Everything needed to confirm fitment is on this page — add it to your cart to check delivered pricing for your address.
Freight note: inspect the crate before signing the carrier’s Bill of Lading. Note any damage on the delivery paperwork at the time of delivery — that record is what supports a carrier claim.
❓ Rail Tool Questions, Answered
Can the Rail Tool install new ties as well as pull old ones?
Yes, and it is the reason for the jaw shape. The front of the Rail Tool's upper jaw is flat when closed, so the same attachment that extracts a spent tie pushes the replacement back under the rail without a tool change.
How far does the Rail Tool reach?
Five feet, using an extended receiver between the base and the tool head. That reach lets the machine work from the ballast shoulder rather than sitting on the track.
Will the Rail Tool pull a tie that is rotten or frozen in?
The Rail Tool uses a single 3" x 6" clamp cylinder developing 21,206 lb of breakout force, with pointed jaws that bite into weathered and split timber rather than sliding off it. That combination is what breaks a tie out of compacted ballast.
How wide do the Rail Tool jaws open?
The Rail Tool jaws open to 14.5 inches and close completely down to 0 inches, which covers standard crosstie dimensions and lets the closed jaw act as a flat pusher.
Which attachment base should I choose?
The Double Cylinder Rotating Base powers the Rail Tool through 127 degrees to the operator’s left, which is what lets you position a load rather than simply carry it. The Fixed Non-Rotating Base does not rotate under power, has no moving parts to maintain, and can be indexed manually through 90 degrees. Choose No Attachment Base only if you already own an EZ Spot UR base with a 2.94" square shaft.
Which wiring harness do I need?
Match the harness to your machine's auxiliary electrical connector, not to the attachment. Choose the 14 Pin Wire Harness for a Cat, Bobcat, Kubota, John Deere, Case, New Holland or Takeuchi machine with a 14-pin connector, the 8 Pin Caterpillar/ASV/TEREX Harness for those brands, or the Single Pole 7 Pin Bobcat Electrical Harness for a 7-pin Bobcat. If your machine has no auxiliary electrical connector, the Cigarette Plug In Universal Wiring Harness powers the attachment from the cab accessory socket. The Universal Skid Steer Wiring Harness suits most other machines, the 7 Pin Intermediate Harness and Intermediate Tool Wiring Harness add a tool-side lead, and the Radio Remote Assembly for Telehandlers covers telehandler installs. Select None if you already own one.
What hydraulic flow does the Rail Tool need?
The Rail Tool runs on 20–30 GPM at 3,000 psi through a standard auxiliary circuit with ¾" flush-face couplings rated to a 15 ksi burst pressure. A high-flow machine is not required.
How is the Rail Tool shipped?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the Rail Tool to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the freight charge is displayed before you complete the order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
📥 Rail Crosstie Attachment Tool Downloads
Full published specifications for the Rail Crosstie Attachment Tool, including hydraulic requirements, cylinder data and rated capacities.
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