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And We’ve Been Moving Them Safely Since 1972.

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Discover Shuttlewagon's System of Moving Railcars

Locomotive Style AAR Coupler

Learn more about the benefits of the Non Weight-Transfer Coupler.

Ride on Rubber Tires

Better traction than a steel wheel. Learn more about the benefits of the Rubber Tires.

The Safer Choice

Offering more standard safety features than any other brand. Learn more.

Loaded with Standard Features

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Models & Specifications

Meet the versatile Shuttlewagon Commander NXT, Shuttlewagon Commander, the powerful Shuttlewagon Navigator and the economical Electric models. Fostering innovation into real world practical railcar handling solutions.

Up To 31 Loaded Railcars

The Commander NXT delivers to your facility with its groundbreaking, patented, ShuttleLaunch technology – a system meticulously engineered to optimize tractive effort, minimize wheel slip, and significantly extend tire life. 

Specifications NXT318 NXT423 NXT527 NXT631
Weight
44,300 lbs
49,500 lbs
54,900 lbs
61,000 lbs

Length (To end of couplers)

274"
274"
274"
274"
Width
102"
102"
102"
102"

Tractive Effort

26,400 lbs
31,200 lbs
36,000 lbs
41,300 lbs
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Up To 25 Loaded Railcars

The Commander Series shares many of the same features as the larger Navigator but comes in a smaller package. Equipped with the latest technology for maximum operator comfort and safety.

Specifications SWX315 SWX420 SWX525
Weight
43,000 lbs
46,000 lbs
56,000 lbs

Length (To end of couplers)

242"
242"
260"
Width
120"
120"
120"

Tractive Effort

27,000 lbs

30,000 lbs

35,000 lbs

Up To 40 Loaded Railcars

The Navigator Series incorporates the most advanced technologies available to ensure safety and reliability are never compromised.

Specifications NVX5025 NVX6030 NVX7035 NVX8040
Weight
60,600 lbs
67,000 lbs
73,000 lbs
101,500 lbs

Length (To end of couplers)

296"
296"
296"
296"
Width
120"
120"
120"
120"

Tractive Effort

38,000 lbs
45,000 lbs
50,000 lbs
60,000 lbs

Up To 40 Loaded Railcars

The compact Electric Series is easy to operate, requires low maintenance, and is efficient and powerful enough to handle the most demanding applications. Shuttlewagon’s compact electric models range in power from 310 tons to 4,000 tons of towing capacity. The Navigator NVXe can move up to 40 loaded or empty railcars for more robust applications requiring battery power.

Model Max Tractive Effort Max Towing Pulling Capcity Electric Motors Battery AH/V Max Speed mph Weight DIM LxWxH
SWXe-5
1,125 lbs
110 tons
2.7 HP
240/38
1.5-2.5
4,500 lbs
5'x9'10"x1'8"
SWXe-16
3,100 lbs
300 tons
9 HP
420/80
1.2-3.2
7,500 lbs
8'6"x7'9.5"x6.5"
SWXe-25
5,250 lbs
500 tons
18.3 HP
700/80
1.2-4
10,600 lbs
9’10”x7’10.5”x8’5”
SWXe-32
7,400 lbs
740 tons
30 HP
1000/80
2-3.5
13,600 lbs
10’2”x7’1.5”x8’6”
SWXe-50
10,000 lbs
1,000 tons
43 HP
1,000/80
2-4
21,000 lbs
13’x7’6”x8’6”
SWXe-90
20,000 lbs
2.000 tons
2 x 27 HP
2x1,000/80
3.5-10
34,000 lbs
16’5”x8’4”x8’6”
SWXe-120
26,000 lbs
2,600 tons
2 x 40 HP
2x1,400/80
3.5-10
46,000 lbs
26’x8’4”x11’6”
SWXe-160
32,000 lbs
3,200 tons
2 x 54 HP
3x1,400/80
3.5-10
62,000 lbs
26’x8’4”x11’6”
NVX-E
45,000 lbs
4,500 tons
155 hp cont./ 230 hp intr.
200kW Li-ion
16
68,000 lbs
24’6”x10’x11’9”

Loaded with Standard Features

  • All units come standard with Air Conditioning/Heat, Single-Point Lube, Shuttle-Watch impact monitoring, ShuttleTrak telematics subscription option, LED lighting, Side Mirrors, Fire extinguisher, and Remote Ready.

  • “Air-Knife” Adverse Weather Rail Drying System

  • ABS Vehicle Braking System

  • Dynamic Traction Control

  • Full-Width Cab (NVX-Series) and Innovative Hi-Visibility Cab With Ergonomic Controls (NXT-Series)

  • 180-degree rotating console with a multifunction display

  • Dual four-way air suspension seats for operation from either side of the cab when in rail mode

  • Pull out sander boxes with wide-mouth lids for easy loading. Air-activated sanders for smooth dispensing

  • Two air ride operator seats

  • Exterior mounted cameras and cab monitor to view couplers & rail wheels

  • Wide-range AAR sliding couplers are air-released and hydraulically positioned to improve pulling performance on curves and grades

  • Full-width cab with rotating operator console

  • 90-gallon fuel tank

  • Shuttle Watch shock monitoring sensor

  • Powerful air-knife increases capacities up to 50% in adverse weather

Who better to service your Shuttlewagon than the same team that built it in the first place.

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Shuttlewagon employs field service techs strategically located throughout the United States to provide both convenient, preventative maintenance, as well as prompt emergency repair response. Our factory-employed technicians specialize in all brands of railcar movers.
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Repair and Refurbish
Nearly any job can be addressed in field. However, Shuttlewagon has a dedicated staff of technicians and engineers at the factory committed to multi-level refurbishment and frame-up rebuilds of all brands of mobile railcar movers. Remanufactured Shuttlewagons are also produced within this particular division of the company.
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At Shuttlewagon, we understand the value of quality, reliability, and longevity. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), we don’t just build railcar movers, we also provide all the authentic parts you need to keep your investment running smoothly for years to come.
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