Vertical Tamper
railway maintenance machinery
Vertical Tamper for Sale
Vertical tamper is a small portable railway maintenance machinery used in railway maintenance. It is mainly used for tamping operations of ballast and other granular materials. The vertical tamper is driven hydraulically, pneumatically, or electrically to compact the loose ballast with high-frequency impact force, quickly repairing problems such as local sinking or insufficient support of the sleeper. Compared with large rail tamping machines, vertical tamper is simple in design and flexible in operation. It does not require long cables or blocking roads when operating and can be operated quickly by a single person. By replacing different tools, the machine can perform operations such as crushing, digging, and compacting. It is suitable for the precise maintenance of complex sections such as turnouts and bridges and is an indispensable and efficient tool in daily railway maintenance.
Hot-selling Property
LZD2101 Vertical Tamper
LZD2101 vertical tamper adopts hydraulic drive system, with strong impact force and precise working performance, and the vibration frequency is adjustable. It is particularly suitable for the refined maintenance of complex sections such as turnouts and bridges.
Weight: 18KG
- Vibrating force: 4100N
- Pick amplitude: 1.6mm
- Vibrating frequency: 136HZ
- Protection grade: IP45
- Dimensions: 1050x345x450mm
Battery Powered Vertical Tamper
The battery-powered vertical tamper is mainly driven by a high energy density lithium battery. Its core advantages lie in its green and environmental protection, flexible operation, zero emissions and low noise during operation. Configurable backup battery replacement.
Battery: 36V/24-48Ah
- Weight: 20kg
- Dimension: 1020×485×355mm
- Working temperature: -40~50°C
- Hand acceleration: 10m/s²
- Exciting force: 4.2kN
Petrol Vertical Tamper
The Petrol vertical tamper is powered by an efficient petrol engine, combining powerful power with operational flexibility. It is particularly suitable for scenarios without power supply, such as field operations and new line construction. Comes with shock-absorbing handle and adjustable stand.
- Dimension: 450×340×790 mm
- Displacement (m1): 80
- Output Power (kW/r/min): 1.6/4400
- Oil Consumption (g/kW.h): ≤544
- Net Weight (kg): 24
- Impact Frequency(Hz): 22
- Impact Energy (J): 40
SND-23 Vertical Tamper
The SND-23 vertical tamper uses a two-stroke gasoline engine and has a high degree of compaction. It can automatically adjust the output power according to the density of the ballast, reducing energy consumption by more than 20% while ensuring the quality of operation.
- Dimension: 450×340×790mm
- Displacement (m1): 80
- Output Power (kW/r/min): 1.6/4400
- Oil Consumption (g/kW.h): ≤544
- Net Weight (kg): 24
- Impact Frequency（Hz）: 22
- Impact Energy (J): 40
D-3 Vertical Tamper
The D-3 vertical tamper has an adjustable operating handle and a 360° rotating base. It can be equipped with 4 electric tamping vehicles to form a tamping group and a generator to operate on railway lines or switch locations.
- RPM of motor: 2850r/min
- Tamping force: 4.3KN
- Tamping amplitude: 1.5mm
- Tamping frequency: 150Hz
- Weight: 20kg
- Dimension: 1050mm×350mm×215mm
ND-5 Vertical Tamper
ND-5 vertical tamper adopts a two-stroke gasoline engine and a tamping rod direct connection design, and is mainly composed of a gasoline engine, shock absorber, transmission shaft, vibrator, handle, etc. Light weight, quick access to and from the track, easy to operate.
- Rated speed: 8500r / min
- Vibrating force: 5000N
- Max free amplitude: 5mm
- Vibrating frequency: 117HZ
- Vibrating frequency: 117HZ Max impact: 500N
- Overall size: 1050 × 350 × 350mm
- Machine weight: 13.5kg
Advantages of Vertical Tamper
Easy to Operate
The vertical tamper is simple in design, easy to operate and adaptable to different terrains. The operator simply holds the handle and guides the machine to compact the target area with slight tilting and movement.
High Efficiency
The vertical tamper requires no long cables and no flexible shaft. The operation can be carried out during the intervals between train operations without blocking the road sections. The machine can be quickly moved up and down on the track to complete the task, and the maintenance efficiency is high.
Reasonable Design
Reasonable Design: The weight of the vertical tamper is controlled at 25-40kg and is equipped with a shock-absorbing handle and shoulder strap to reduce the operator’s labor intensity. The fully waterproof design allows it to work normally even on rainy days.
Vertical Directional Compaction
The vertical tamper uses a vertical downward impact force to compact the ballast directly at a 90°angle between the tamping pick and the sleeper, thus avoiding lateral force that may cause track deviation. Efficiency increased by more than 30%.
The Difference Between a Vertical Tamper and a Tamping Machine
Vertical Tamper
1. Specializes in vertical compaction of ballast at the bottom of the sleepers.
2. Manual operation or small mechanical assistance, suitable for narrow areas such as turnouts and bridges.
3. High flexibility but low efficiency, suitable for emergency repairs or local maintenance.
4. The structure is simple, mostly hydraulic/battery driven, and the maintenance cost is low.
Rail Tamping Machine
1. In addition to compacting the ballast, comprehensive maintenance such as track laying, track shifting, and sleeper spacing adjustment can also be completed simultaneously.
2. Multiple picks work together to insert the ballast on both sides of the sleeper simultaneously.
3. Suitable for new line laying or periodic large-scale maintenance.
4. Integrated electronic positioning and automatic control system.
Why Choose AGICO
As a professional railway maintenance machinery, AGICO’s vertical ballast tamper takes high performance, long life, and intelligence as its core advantages to help customers reduce maintenance costs and improve operating efficiency. AGICO’s product design focuses on operator comfort, such as the anti-vibration handle design, which effectively reduces fatigue caused by long-term operation. At the same time, its equipment is usually compact and easy to maintain. Some models adopt modular design, which makes it easy to replace key components and facilitate on-site maintenance, thereby reducing downtime.
In terms of after-sales service, we provide 24-hour technical response, remote diagnosis support, and establish a global spare parts library to achieve a 48-hour rapid supply. A team of professional engineers can provide on-site repairs, regular maintenance, and operation training services. We can provide customized solutions according to the different needs of customers.
What Scenarios are Suitable for Application
1. Local settlement quick repair
For the settlement problem of individual sleepers caused by loose ballast, the vertical ballast tamper can quickly compact the ballast, restore the smoothness of the track surface, and avoid affecting driving safety.
2. Refined maintenance of complex areas
The vertical ballast tamper is suitable for use in narrow spaces such as turnouts, bridge transitions and tunnels. It can be repaired and maintained without external power.
3. Emergency repair
The vertical ballast tamper does not require long cables or blocking of track sections, and can be repaired and maintained between train runs. Reduce train downtime.
4. Special track structure maintenance
At the junction of ballasted and ballastless track, the vertical ballast tamper can fine-tune the ballast density to ensure a smooth transition.