Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Hi-Rail – 450V
One machine. Every Australian gauge.
A 16.68m hi-rail access platform that runs 1067, 1435 and 1600mm track — narrow, standard and broad. Diesel or hybrid, supplied and serviced from Newcastle.
1067 · 1435 · 1600
Tri-gauge
Queensland and Western Australian narrow gauge, interstate standard gauge, Victorian broad gauge. One machine covers the lot — no separate fleet, no gauge you can't work on.
16.68 m
Working height
With 8.02m outreach and a 450kg basket. Works and travels over the side through a full 360°, with 360° turret rotation and 180° basket oscillation.
50 hrs
On battery alone
The hybrid runs autonomously on a full charge — no engine, no exhaust, far less noise. Built for tunnels, enclosed spaces and night possessions.
17 km/h
On rail
Climbs 60% gradients and handles 180mm cant. Stage V engine with no scheduled DPF maintenance for 6,000 hours.
Adjustable track gauge
The chassis adjusts on track rather than in the workshop. The tri-gauge chassis covers 1067, 1435 and 1600mm — narrow, standard and broad.
- 16.68m working height with 8.02m outreach
- 450kg basket capacity, 360° turret rotation
- Works and travels over the side, through 360°
- Stage V / Tier 5 engine — low emissions, no scheduled DPF maintenance for 6,000 hours
Which RP 450 is right for you?
Same 16.68m reach, same 450kg basket. The choice is how it's powered — and whether you need multi-gauge.
Diesel
RP 450V+ / 450MV+
Tier 5 engine with Stage V technology
- Yanmar 3TNV88C — 25.5 kW (34 hp)
- 17 km/h on rail
- No scheduled DPF maintenance for 6,000 hours
- Multi-gauge chassis available (450MV+)
Hybrid
BatteryRP 450HV+ / 450HMV+
Up to 50 hours' work on a full battery
- Hi-Lithium 840 Ah battery pack
- Runs autonomously on battery — no engine, no fumes
- Ideal for tunnels, enclosed spaces and night possessions
- Multi-gauge chassis available (450HMV+)
On track, under test
Fully integrated control panel with rear-view camera. Recorded at 11 km/h on a 4.1% incline and up to 17 km/h on flat track.
Technical specifications
Reach & capacity
- Working height
- 16.68 m
- Platform floor height
- 14.68 m
- Max outreach
- 8.02 m
- Up and over clearance
- 7.40 m
- Basket capacity
- 450 kg
- Basket size
- 2.30 × 0.90 m
- Jib movement
- +70° / −70°
- Basket rotation
- +90° / −90°
- Turret rotation
- 360°
- Working and travel over the side
- Over 360°, max 7.60 m
- Lifting time
- 40 s
- Max allowed wind speed
- 45 km/h
Powertrain & performance
- Engine (RP 450V+)
- Yanmar 3TNV88C, 3-cylinder Stage V — 25.5 kW (34 hp)
- Engine (RP 450V)
- Kubota D1105-E4B, 3-cylinder Stage V — 18.7 kW (24.5 hp)
- Max travel speed on rail (450V+)
- 17 km/h
- Max travel speed on rail (450V)
- 10 km/h
- Max gradient
- 60%
- Max cant
- 180 mm
- Drive
- 4 wheel drive, proportional controls
- Emissions compliance
- EU Stage V / EPA-CARB Final Tier 4
- DPF servicing
- No scheduled maintenance for 6,000 hours
Dimensions & weight
- Total weight
- 11,600 kg
- Overall width (with basket)
- 2.45 m
- Length
- 7.38 m (6.15 m travel / transport)
- Height
- 2.47 m (2.94 m travel / transport)
- Wheelbase
- 3.75 m
- Ground clearance
- 42.5 cm
- Inside turning radius
- 1.32 m
- Outside turning radius
- 3.68 m (6.39 m with basket)
Gauge & wheels
- Multi gauge chassis (MG1)
- Adjustable 1067 / 1435 / 1600 mm
- Multi gauge chassis (MG2)
- Adjustable 1000 – 1435 mm
- Wheels
- Insulated
- Standard wheel profile
- S 1002, ⌀ 470 mm
- Other profiles
- C, E and ANZR G1 profiles ⌀ 450 – 470 mm; mixed profile ⌀ 470 mm
Capacities
- Hydraulic tank
- 53 L
- Diesel tank
- 51 L
For Australian networks
- Multi-gauge chassis covers 1067 mm narrow gauge as well as 1435 mm standard — suited to Queensland and Western Australian networks, not just standard gauge.
- Available with the ANZR G1 wheel profile for Australian and New Zealand track.
- Insulated wheels available for signalling track circuit compatibility.
- Supplied, serviced and supported in Australia by Melvelle Equipment, distribution partner for Rail Products UK.
Options & accessories
PA64 Pantograph
Contact wire height and stagger measurement, range 4.2 m to 6.4 m. Input height tolerance ±5 mm, measures through S&C work, datalogging to graphics and CSV, downloadable by USB. Adds 280 kg.
RP 500 Carry Platform
Folding platform attaching to the MEWP bogies for extra tools and materials. Max load 500 kg, platform 1,100 × 900 mm, built-in lights, steel construction with aluminium floor. 70 kg.
Integrated control panel
Full crush protection with a dynamic visual display — speedometer, basket position, diagnostics, alarms, plus optional pantograph and rear-view camera feeds.
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