Mitchell Equipment Corporation

09/21/2026

For sale Lincoln Electric Torchmate 4800 G2 with Flexcut 125. Less than 2 Year old. In perfect condition still under power.

12/25/2025

Mitchell Equipment offers solutions for European trucks, featuring a front truck frame attachment system. A specialized mechanism supports the front axle as the rail gear deploys. The rail gear folds towards the front tires, achieving optimal approach angles and 10 inches of ground clearance.

12/13/2025

This vehicle is a jet-powered truck equipped with Mitchell hydraulic drive rail gear and a hot air blower. The rear rail gear features Mitchell's Hydraulic Drive, while the front rail gear boasts Mitchell's self-steer Rail Gear. When transitioning to rail mode, the tires are elevated above the rail, eliminating concerns about slippage.

12/13/2025

12/13/2025

When rail gear is retracted, the primary concern while traveling on road is rail sweeps getting hung up. Our rail wheels rotate 180 degrees to a vertical position, eliminating the risk of getting obstructed. The purpose of these sweeps is to clear debris, such as stones, from the rail surface to prevent derailment of the hi-rail gear truck. Therefore, maintaining their functionality is crucial, as any obstruction could damage the rail gear and potentially lead to derailment.

11/17/2025

Unlocking new capabilities for wheeled excavators our revolutionary Friction Drive H-Rail system transforms these machines into versatile rail track workers. Seamlessly self-propelling on railroad tracks, our solution ensures stability and reliability, even in demanding environments.

Central to our system is the retractable Friction Drive H-Rail Gear, ingeniously integrated into the excavator's frame. Engineered with precision, our rail wheels feature an advanced friction drive hub that seamlessly engages with the tires, effortlessly translating tire rotation into smooth rail wheel movement. Renowned for its unmatched reliability, our mechanical friction drive system utilizes the road axle drive line and braking system, maximizing propulsion and braking efficiency. Additionally, to enhance stability on rail tracks, the machine can be equipped with stabilizer leg extensions reaching 17 inches below ground level. While operating on railroad tracks, the steer axle is locked straight, ensuring precise control.

But our system offers more than just rail track capabilities. With the addition of a TiltRotator on the boom, the Cat excavator transforms into a multi-purpose on/off track machine. From handling buckets to operating magnets, brush cutters, grapples, tampers, tie heads, ballast regulators, and undercutters, the possibilities are endless, catering to a wide range of applications with unmatched efficiency and versatility.

Experience the next level of performance and adaptability with the Friction Drive H-Rail system, where innovation meets reliability for unparalleled productivity on and off the rails.

11/16/2025

All of the rail wheels installed on Mitchell Rail gear are made of hardened forged steel. Let's compare forged steel rail wheels to cast wheels to determine if the former is superior.

1. Superior Strength and Toughness
• Forging aligns the metal’s grain structure, increasing impact resistance and overall wheel strength.
• Cast wheels solidify from liquid metal, introducing internal defects like porosity or shrinkage.

Result: Forged wheels exhibit superior toughness and handle high dynamic loads more effectively.

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2. Higher Fatigue Resistance
• Forged wheels have fewer internal imperfections.
• They tolerate repeated stress cycles (braking, acceleration, track impacts) better than cast wheels.

Result: Forged wheels demonstrate longer life in demanding environments.

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3. Better Wear Resistance
• The forging process creates a denser, more uniform structure.
• This improves resistance to wear on the tread and fl**ge.

Result: Forged wheels require lower maintenance costs and have longer service intervals.

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4. Better Performance at High Speeds
• Forged wheels remain dimensionally stable and resist cracking at high rotational speeds.

Result: Forged wheels are preferred for freight, passenger, and high-speed rail applications.

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5. Fewer Defects

Cast wheels are more prone to:
• Porosity
• Inclusions
• Shrinkage cavities
• Uneven microstructure

Forged wheels avoid most of these issues due to the high-pressure compression of metal.

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6. Improved Safety
• Reduced risk of catastrophic wheel failure.
• Better thermal performance under heavy braking.

Result: Many rail systems require forged wheels for safety-critical applications.

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Typical Use Cases

Forged wheels:
• High-speed passenger trains
• Heavy-haul freight
• Locomotives
• Urban transit rail

Cast wheels:
• Light-duty applications
• Low-speed freight
• Cost-sensitive markets

The monumental question is, why would anyone purchase rail gear with cast rail wheels?

11/15/2025

Mitchell Rail Gear provides systems for a wide range of vehicles, from RTV’s to large construction equipment. Our product offerings include guide wheels, friction drive, and hydraulic drive. Depending on the vehicle and application, we utilize rail wheels of varying sizes. However, regardless of the vehicle, wheel bearing grease can degrade into oil due to environmental factors and heat generated by rail operation. One consistent feature across our rail gear is the ability to flush out old grease and replace it with fresh grease. This is a crucial advantage over repacking bearings, as each removal and reinstallation reduces bearing lifespan. By maintaining fresh grease in the bearings without altering their original settings, we can extend their lifespan by up to five times. What is the cost of incorporating this feature? Although it is not insignificant, the benefits to our customers are substantial.

11/14/2025

Mitchell Rail Gear specializes in installing Friction Drive Hi Rail gear on various types of construction equipment. Recently, we installed a system on a Sennebogen material handler equipped with foam-filled tires, which the customer specifically required. To fulfill this request, we partnered with our tire company to have the tires foam-filled, a process they had successfully completed for us in the past. However, on this occasion, the tire company utilized the incorrect foam filling, resulting in the tires self-destructing within a few days. Despite their refusal to rectify the issue, I took responsibility for resolving the problem, investing approximately $10,000 in new rims and tires. I enlisted the services of an alternative tire company, which correctly applied the foam filling. The new tires have been functioning flawlessly for months. Initially, my customer suspected a problem with the hi-rail system, but I assured him that the issue lay elsewhere. As a matter of principle, I chose not to make excuses, recognizing that the problem was not my customer's concern.