How To Choose the Right Rail Equipment
Rail construction and maintenance is specialised work. Sourcing equipment made for rail keeps crews productive, assets safe and maintenance on schedule. Here’s a straightforward guide to selecting the right piece of equipment, and how our team of Rail Operations Product Specialists support you on site.
Categories of rail equipment
- Clipping Machines
- Geometry and test tools
- Hand tools and ancillaries
- Lighting
- Material Handling
- Rail Access
- Tampers & Tensors
- Rail Grinders
- Rail Trolleys
- Rail Welding
We stock a wide range of equipment across the above categories.
Matching equipment to gauge and network
Across Australia and New Zealand, rail gauges can be standard, broad or narrow. Our tri-gauge machines means that we can provide a vast range of equipment across all rail corridors. When you book your equipment, confirm gauge and rail profile. Our Product Specialists can configure the machinery, so you know your gear is perfect for the job.
Think beyond the hardware: service and support
Equipment only adds value if it works first time, every time. That’s why we back our equipment hire with on-site support, operator familiarisation and fast maintenance swap-outs. We make sure equipment is on-site ready for your site possession and maintenance schedule. Operator manuals and quick-start guides are available via QR codes on the equipment if your team needs to access the right information on the spot.
Essential checklist before you hire
- Safety and compliance - Ask for service history, test tags and calibration where relevant (for geometry tools). Confirm electrical checks are current via the tag.
- Gauge and rail profile - Confirm standard/broad/narrow and any special profiles.
- Capacity and task fit - Is the clipping machine rated for your clip type?
- Transport and access - Can the machine get to the workface (tunnel clearances, platform constraints, night access)?
- Training and documentation - Are operator manuals and standard operating procedures accessible on site?
- Response time - What is the plan if a tool needs maintenance or switching during the shift? Confirm swap-out service level agreements and after-hours contacts.
- Data and reporting - For longer programs, ask for usage and cost reports on relevant items, so you can plan site possessions and budget with confidence.
Why choose Kennards Hire specialised rail equipment
We carry a complete range of all specialised rail maintenance equipment for:
- Clipping, geometry and testing and cutting, grinding and welding.
- Access and materials handling needs.
- Hand tools, jacks and lighting.
Our equipment is configured for Australian and New Zealand networks. You get the kit, the know-how and the support crew to keep your track program moving.
Talk to our team about your corridor, gauge and work window. Our Operations Product Specialists will find the right solution no matter the project, making equipment hire easy.