Vegetation fleet
A number of these machines are RRV’s which are first of type and have been developed by QTS and licensed for use by Network Rail’s Product Acceptance team. The fleet incorporates several RRV’s with the ability to on-track, travel and operate under live OHLE. This can dramatically reduce the cost of maintenance activities and increase productivity in possessions.
Mega Chipper V2
The 460hp Mega Chipper V2 is a fully automated, rail mounted chipper. It is so powerful it can chip a 600mm diameter tree in just 10 seconds. This bespoke piece of kit, which is an upgraded version of our world first machine, the Mega Chipper, features a personnel carrier for up to four operatives, SMS remote fault reporting and a more concise blade configuration, helping the machine to run smoother
QTS Mega Chipper V1
This fully automated chipper is fully remote controlled, and can be towed on line by an RRV excavator. Equipped with a Woodsman 27” capacity chipper with self-feeding conveyer capable of operating free on wheels at 35 degrees, powered by a 7.0l 300hp caterpillar power plant.
Vegetation Compactor
The QTS Vegetation Compactor is the only one of its kind working on the UK rail infrastructure. Key features include:
- Increased capacity, 10 times more over older methods
- Increased possession efficiency by processing materials off site
- Reduced man power over older methods
- Reduced risk to personnel due to mechanisation
- Reduced impact and disturbance to wildlife
- Contributes to meeting both Network Rail sustainability & national climate change reduction targets
RRV 8-Wheel Forwarder
The RRV 8 Wheel Drive Forwarder is complete with 24” Mega Chipper. This is currently the only one of its kind in the world.
