As industrial diesel engines approached 1,000 hp and their reliability reached high levels, switchers started to be used for local and short line duties. These capable units featured more sophisticated trucks, allowing higher speed operations.Our rugged TRANSFER SWITCHERS offer these same extended capabilities in both electric and gas/hydraulic versions.

  • Solid riveted cab
  • All steel construction
  • Axle-mounted, heavy duty
    industrial gear boxes
  • 1/2 hp, continuous-duty,
    4-brush 24Vdc motors
  • Solid-state programmable
    control and power modules
  • Options:
    Premium Sound System
    Control Stalk
    9.5 hp electric start gas engine with hydro-static drive system
    Battery Charger
    Knuckle Couplers


Standard Features

BB
Number of 1/2 HP motors

2
Powered Axles

4
Power Module Rating

160 Amp
Battery Positions

2, 4, or 6
Length

59"
Width

20"
Height

25"
Approx. Wt. w/o Batteries

305 lbs.
Approx. Wt. w/ Batteries

380-530 lbs.

Also available as a gas/hydraulic unit powered by a Honda 5.5 hp electric-start engine, hydrostatic pump and two hydraulic motors.