Name: China YCD-2 Hydraulic Rail Switch Tamping Machine Manufacturers, Suppliers and Factory - Qiangli Machinery
Brand: Qiangli
SKU: 278353739

YCD-2 Hydraulic Rail Switch Tamping Machine

Introduction

Let's be honest - tamping in turnout sections is a pain. Too tight. Too complex. Regular tampers just can't reach.

That's why we built the YCD-2 Hydraulic Rail Switch Tamping Machine. Not for straight track. Not for easy jobs. This one's made for the messy, crowded, hard-to-reach spots - like switch blades, frogs, and guardrails.

It's not fancy. But it works. Every time. We've seen crews finish a full turnout in under 40 minutes. No breakdowns. No headaches.

If you're tired of fighting with equipment that quits when you need it most - this might be what you're looking for.

Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Switch Tamping Machine

Railway Switch Tamping Hydraulic Equipment

What Makes It Work So Well?

It's not magic. Just solid engineering.

Power you can count on: Honda GX390 engine - 9.6kW. Starts every time, even in cold mornings.
Strong vibration, not overkill: 65–67Hz frequency. Enough to settle ballast, without damaging sleepers.
32.5kN force - that's real compaction: Gets deep into the ballast bed. No floating sleepers after rain.
Hydraulic system? Runs at 4MPa ± 0.5MPa. Stable. No sudden drops. Uses N32 oil - easy to find anywhere.
Fast: One turnout in 30–40 minutes. On open track? Up to 240 sleepers per hour.
Not too big, not too small: 1350x520x1650mm. Fits where bigger machines can't go. Weighs 335kg - heavy enough to stay put, light enough to move.

No gimmicks. Just results.

Full Specs – No Hiding Anything

YCD-2 Hydraulic Rail Switch Tamping Machine – Complete Technical Data

Model	YCD-2
Engine	Honda GX390
Power	9.6 kW
Vibration Frequency	65–67 Hz
Exciting Force	32.5 kN
Hydraulic Pressure	4 MPa ± 0.5 MPa
Oil Type	N32 Hydraulic Oil
Turnout Speed	1 set / 30–40 min
Open Track Speed	240 sleepers/hour
Dimensions	1350 × 520 × 1650 mm
Weight	335 kg

Where It Really Shines

Ask any trackman - the hardest part of maintenance isn't the straight line. It's the switches.

The YCD-2 was built for:

Frogs and guardrails: Narrow space? No problem. The tamping heads fit right in.
Movable switch blades: You can tamp right up to the point, without damaging the mechanism.
Turnout connections: Keeps the transition smooth. No bumps, no jolts.
Urban metros and mining railways: Where space is tight and downtime is costly.

We've had customers in Africa and Southeast Asia use it on old tracks with uneven ballast - and it held up. No failures.

How to Use It? Simple.

You don't need a manual. But here's how we tell crews to run it:

Start-up Steps

Check fuel. Check engine oil. Top up N32 hydraulic oil if needed.
Start the GX390. Let it warm up for 1–2 minutes.
Position the machine over the sleeper - make sure it's stable.
Lower the tamping units. Hold for 10–15 seconds.
Lift, move to next sleeper. Repeat.

Maintenance Tips (From Our Field Team)

After each shift: clean the tamping heads. Remove any dirt or ballast chunks.
Every 50 hours: replace air filter and spark plug. Check belts.
Every 100 hours: change engine oil and hydraulic oil. Test pressure.
If storing over a month: drain the fuel. Prevents carburetor issues.

That's it. No rocket science.

Why We Stand Behind This Machine

We don't make promises. We make machines that work.

Low failure rate? Yes. Because we use proven parts - like the GX390 engine. It's been around for years. Reliable.
Need it branded for your team? We do OEM. Your logo, your color, your manual.
Worried about spare parts? We keep them in stock. 1-year warranty. Real support, not just a website.
Used in real projects: From Nigerian LRT to Indonesian mine railways - it's been tested.

This isn't a demo unit. It's a workhorse from QIANGLI.