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Yard Tractors



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Another very important piece of equipment used at freight terminals for container, chassis and trailer handling is the yard tractor or hostling tractor. Yard tractors are diesel powered, rubber tired units which feature a hydraulic fifth wheel. They may have a single or tandem rear wheel and are rated up to 70,000 capacity. Yard tractors offer great flexibility with the ability to quickly move about the intermodal facility.

General Specifications, Yard Tractor:

  • Load capacity of 70,000 lbs.
  • Hydraulic control system
  • Caterpillar turbo-diesel engine
  • Useful life of 15-20 years

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