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About Ballast Tools Equipment Transforming track maintenance with innovation and reliability, Ballast Tools Equipment (BTE) stands as the premier provider of heavy-duty high-rail machines and attachments. With over 50 years of hands-on field experience, our commitment is to deliver cutting-edge MOW solutions with maximum quality and productivity. Our fleet is expertly engineered for peak performance, backed by meticulous field-testing that sets the standard for dependability. BTE high-rail machines give operators swift on/off rail capabilities, with BTE Priority Controls and Hydraulics, and Rototilts for precision railroad work. From Undercutters, Mulchers, and Culvert Cleaners, to Tampers, Tie Handlers, Cold Air Blowers, and more – our elite work attachments are crafted to maximize on-track productivity, limiting downtime throughout the year. We tackle challenges head-on; that’s why we work directly with large railroads, short lines, and contractors alike to create custom work equipment solutions. Our extensive fleet of machines and attachments are available for lease/purchase at our headquarters in Festus, Missouri, USA. We have strategically positioned locations around North America. Join us in revolutionizing rail track maintenance – where innovation meets reliability every day.