Enerpac Harrybilt partnership expands rail tools in Australia

Enerpac Harrybilt partnership will see Enerpac’s high pressure hydraulic tools distributed through Ballarat-based Harrybilt across Victoria and beyond, as reported by Rail Express.

This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The collaboration was highlighted during a customer demonstration for Keolis Downer, where Enerpac showed the TL248 track lift system alongside the RP70A rail tensor. Beau Nash, Enerpac’s Asia-Pacific Vertical Market Manager – Rail, said the company was pleased to team up with Harrybilt because of its strong reputation. He added that Enerpac has spent the past few months working to bring Harrybilt on as a rail stocking distributor, which he said will benefit the rail industry in Victoria and throughout Australia.

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Alexander Heiden, Business Development Manager at Harrybilt, said Enerpac’s range complements the rail equipment the business already supplies. He described Harrybilt’s aim of becoming a “one-stop-shop for the rail industry” and noted that Enerpac’s customers are similar to Harrybilt’s, making the expanded offering a logical fit. Harrybilt operates from a 4,000-square-metre site in Ballarat, with dedicated facilities for production and stock storage. Heiden said the company is initially concentrating on Enerpac’s rail range, while also having access to Enerpac’s broader portfolio, with potential to expand the partnership in the future.

Heiden added that the onboarding experience with Enerpac has been positive and well-structured, with a step-by-step approach. He said Enerpac flew in its international product support team for the AusRAIL conference and will provide Harrybilt’s sales team with a technical rundown to help them confidently answer customer questions. He also pointed to Enerpac’s focus on making products safer throughout the design process, saying that emphasis aligns closely with Harrybilt’s values.

Enerpac Harrybilt partnership: TL248 track lift system arrives

New to Australia, the Enerpac TL248 track lift system is a compact hydraulic solution for lifting and supporting rail track during track maintenance. The portable, self-contained system is presented as an alternative to traditional methods that rely on bulky, expensive heavy-lift equipment, enabling safer and faster work with greater precision and shorter, less disruptive possessions.

Nash said the TL248 has already been rolled out in the United States and the United Kingdom and is attracting strong interest in Australia. He explained that it is engineered to lift track from below and includes integrated fork pockets and lifting hooks, supporting transport and deployment in tight locations and remote environments.

The TL248 uses four independent hydraulic jacks, each rated at 62 tonnes, delivering a combined lifting capacity of 248 tonnes. Enerpac says the jacks can achieve lifts with 3.2-millimetre precision, which is critical for maintaining switches, crossings, turnouts and retarders, and for securely supporting bridge ends. The system also features a colour-coded central control panel with built-in LED lighting to improve visibility in all conditions. (See the Enerpac TL248 track lift system overview for product positioning and features.)

Redundant safety measures, including manual needle valves and pilot-operated check valves, help protect against jack drift and support safe operation under load. Because the unit is fully self-contained, it does not require external power sources, giving teams more flexibility on-site and in remote areas.

Nash said lifting from underneath can avoid common challenges associated with overhead structures and power cables. He added that the approach bypasses clearance restrictions while keeping the track steady so maintenance equipment can roll straight over when the track is sitting on the ballast. He said these advantages can significantly cut possession times and reduce impacts on rail services.

The compact footprint and jack positioning are also intended to shorten track excavation times. Nash said the TL248 can be transported to site on the back of a ute, removing the need for bulky crane trucks. With these efficiencies, the TL248 can help maintenance teams lift up to four diamond crossings or six turnouts in a single day.

RP70A rail tensor for continuously welded rail (CWR)

Enerpac’s RP70A rail tensor is designed to deliver controlled, high-force rail stressing with high accuracy. With a 70-tonne capacity and a 200-millimetre stroke, it enables rail contractors to apply the necessary tension safely and efficiently to continuously welded rail (CWR) during installation and maintenance, as described by Rail Express in its RP70A overview.

Nash said the RP70A’s lightweight, modular design supports easier transport and setup, including in remote or constrained environments—an advantage for teams working across Australia’s varied terrain. He described it as one of the most lightweight rail tensors on the market and said it can be operated by two people. He added that the unit is robust and features a corrosion-resistant finish, making it suitable for harsh outdoor conditions and supporting long service life with minimal maintenance.

A key feature of the RP70A is its integrated gauge and stroke limiter, which provides precise control over the stressing process. Nash said this improves operational safety and reduces the risk of over-stressing, which can lead to rail damage or longer-term performance issues. He added that the RP70A is already being used on major Australian rail projects, helping teams meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. He said the tensor is suited to new track construction, CWR maintenance and emergency repairs where reliability and precision are required.

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