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We are of the largest integrated diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
BUSINESS SEGMENTS

All BUSINESS SEGMENTS

ROLLING STOCK

INFRASTRUCTURE

RAIL TECHNOLOGY

ENGINES

RECYCLING

GLOBAL LOCATIONS

ROLLING STOCK

All ROLLING STOCK

Locomotives

Locomotive Services

Locomotive Components

Locomotive Electronics

New & Reconditioned Freight Cars

Freight Car Services

Freight Car Parts

Locomotive Leasing
We set the pace in diversified locomotive services, with locomotive rebuilding and repair facilities spanning the globe. From wreck repairs, painting, rewiring, retrofitting or rebuilding to maintenance and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) inspections, our stateside locations can ensure your fleet stays rolling.

Freight Car Parts
Progress Rail is one of the largest global suppliers of new and reconditioned freight car components for Class I railroads, shortlines, freight car manufacturers and private freight car owners. Our available freight car components include, but are not limited to: freight car wheels, axles, bearings, bolsters, side frames, couplers, yokes, brake beams, draft gears and single car test devices.

INFRASTRUCTURE

All INFRASTRUCTURE

Trackwork

Fasteners

Rail Welding

Rail Services

Signaling

Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment

Maintenance-Of-Way Equipment
Since Kershaw® became part of our family in 1998, Progress Rail has been a global supplier of a comprehensive line of Maintenance-of-Way (MOW) equipment, providing machines to help maintain rail infrastructure around the world.

Signaling
Progress Rail has long been a signaling provider, designing wayside and highway crossing systems for railroads since 1992. Our signal engineering and asset protection are just some of the many ways we can help your business.

RAIL TECHNOLOGY

All RAIL TECHNOLOGY

PR Uptime™ Suite

TALOS™ Train Automation

PowerView™ Suite

Energy Management

Predictive Condition Monitoring Systems

Ultrasonic Impact Technology

Lithium-Ion Battery

PR Uptime™ Suite
PR Uptime™ combines our Locomotive Monitoring Center (LMC) experts, Uptime Cloud for secure data distribution and storage, Uptime Connect for data collection and transmission and Uptime Analytics to create measurable value in the shop, in the yard and on the track. How can Progress Rail help your company today?

TALOS™ Train Automation
TALOS™ Train Automation leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to encode locomotive engineer behavior, analyze train runs, and optimize train operation. Let us know how Progress Rail can help you automate your trains today.

ENGINES

All ENGINES

Locomotive Engines

Marine & Stationary Engines

Engine Product Support

Natural Gas Solutions

CAT® Engines for Rail

Engine Product Support
With a focus on power, performance and innovation, Progress Rail, through its iconic EMD® brand, has been a premier provider of diesel-electric locomotive technology for nearly 100 years. EMD® locomotives comprise a majority of the active worldwide fleet, leading the company to develop a variety of unique OEM aftermarket (replacement) parts.

Marine & Stationary Engines
The simple and robust design of our two-cycle engine has stood the test of time by adapting to new demands and requirements. We continue to build on this legacy, with a commitment to increased performance, durability, reliability and maintainability.

RECYCLING

All RECYCLING

Recycling

Recycling
Sustainability is not only a highlight of Our Values in Action as a part of Caterpillar – it is an action we take into account every day in the communities where we live and work – whether recycling end-of-life components, railroad materials or repowering or refurbishing a locomotive. We continuously examine ways to create innovative and sustainable products and improve our processes to maintain our standing as a rail industry leader.

GLOBAL LOCATIONS

All GLOBAL LOCATIONS

North America

South America

Australia

Africa

Middle East & North Africa

Europe

Asia

Australia
With coverage spanning across 23 locations throughout Australia, Progress Rail serves as a leader in rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for Australia and the Southeast Asian markets.

Middle East & North Africa
Through operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Progress Rail tailors its deep industry expertise to local markets to deliver world-class rolling stock, infrastructure and diesel engine solutions.
SERVICES & CUSTOMER SUPPORT
SERVICES & CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance

Shortlines & Industrials

Customer Service

Owner Operator Training

Parts & Components

Rail Equipment

Supply Chain

Rail Services

Rail Technology

Recycling

Customer Service
Meeting our customer needs. Today, tomorrow and for the future.

Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance
Contract Maintenance & Customer Performance ensures your locomotive fleet is not only expertly maintained to OEM standards, but also meets proper regulatory requirements. Progress Rail currently performs locomotive maintenance service around the world. Progress Rail’s locomotive maintenance services can save fleet owners up to 15 percent or more over a locomotive’s life cycle.

75 FEET FROM THE RAIL WITH EASE

The Kershaw® SkyTrim 75HRT is an over the road, rubber-tired prime mover vehicle with a rear bed-mounted special cab and an attached telescoping boom with saw-type cutter head designed to trim trees. The machine is equipped with hydraulically deployed rail wheels for operation on the railroad.

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KERSHAW® SKYTRIM 75HRT

Progress Rail serves the vegetation management industry with reliable Kershaw^® equipment to tackle tough maintenance jobs, accessing sites quickly and easily. Suitable for a variety of applications, our machines can perform tree and brush clearing for utilities, landscaping contractors, golf courses and residential usage, right-of-way clearing and more.

The SkyTrim 75HRT is an over the road, rubber-tired prime mover vehicle with a rear bed-mounted special cab and an attached telescoping boom with saw-type cutter head designed to trim trees. The machine is equipped with hydraulically deployed rail wheels for operation on the railroad.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Frame: Welded construction platform. High-strength alloy steel superstructure.

Weight: Approximately 42,000 lbs.

Propel System: Over the road propel or hi-rail propel is provided by the prime mover. Work propel is controlled by a special cab operated creep drive system with 5 mph max. speed.

Brakes: Front hi-rail wheels are equipped with pneumatically operated brakes applied to the wheel tread. Rear braking is provided by the prime mover. Hi-rail braking application is controlled from a single foot pedal in the rear bed tree trimmer cab.

Hydraulic System: Transmission PTO driven hydraulic pumps. Hydraulic reservoir has in-tank filtration with a clean-out port and shutoff valve. The machine is equipped with an electric emergency hydraulic pump. Upperstructure tilt system and boom up/down system equipped with lock valves for added safety.

Electrical System: 12-volt dc negative ground with an engine-driven alternator and two 12-volt batteries. Equipped with safety electric strobe lights.

FRA Compliant Features: Travel lights, horn, backup alarm, brake lights, first aid kit, and fire extinguisher.

Minimum Prime Mover Requirements: 370 hp, 24 inch front frame extensions to accommodate hi-rail gear. 20 inch unobstructed frame beyond rear tangent point of rear most tire and forward edge of rear bumper. 269 inch wheelbase to centerline of rear tandem. 80 inch rear frame overhang and GVWR of 58,000.

Tree Trimmer Cab: Equipped with 1-1/4” tinted Lexgard^® top, engine instruments, and ergonomic seat. Equipped with light touch hydraulic pilot pressure joystick for extend-lift-swing-tilt boom controls. Heavy-duty swing bearing with worm gear drive for maximum tooth engagement. Access door is full length tinted Lexgard® with positive latch and steel reinforcing frame.

Boom: Telescoping composite construction with 75 ft. reach from ground. Telescoping boom driven with #50 chain. Each unit is electrically insulated and tested to ANSI A92.2-2001 Category C standards to 100 kv for maximum operator safety. Equipped with single 24 inch diameter carbide-tipped saw turning at 2800 rpm.

Fuel Capacity: 100 gallons

Hydraulic Capacity: 30 gallons

Optional Equipment: Options available upon request

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Kershaw® range of utility, tree trimming, and vegetation control product line: SkyTrim Mini 55 TH – compact mobile tree trimmer SkyTrim 75G2 wheeled for electrical power line clearing SkyTrim 75G2 tracked for wet terrain SkyTrim 75G2 Hi-Rail for specialist rail applications SkyTrim 75G2 Truck for on-highway and rail applications Klearway 500 Industrial brushcutter ATC – (All Terrain Carrier) for specialist body configurations, man-lifts etc.

PARTS HOTLINE: 1-888-660-5252

SERVICE HOTLINE: 1-833-537-7782

KERSHAW® PARTS CATALOG

A customer-focused website dedicated to all Kershaw® machines, allowing you to search for machine-specific parts, build parts lists and view individual parts for accurate parts ordering. All related operational and maintenance manuals, parts manuals and service bulletins are available for immediate download.

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