Innovation built for the railroad
Trusted by thousands of railroaders.
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THE FTS TOOL LINEUP
Battery-powered railroad tools, spike setting tools and track inspection technology, built for Class 1, short line and transit crews.
BATTERY-POWERED RAILROAD TOOLS
All battery toolsBuilt for the Milwaukee® M18™ battery platform. No hoses, gas or hydraulics.
TRACK INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
Inspection technologyMonitor rail temperature, buckling, deflection and voids before they disrupt service.
SPIKE SETTING TOOLS
Spike settingSet spikes, plug ties and install lag screws with safer, faster and more repeatable tools.
WHAT RAILROADERS SAY
Straight from crews running FTS railroad tools in the field every day.
Our favorite rail drill, hands down. The guys like it a lot. Easy to use, and we heavily use the Milwaukee platform.
Our gas drills sometimes seize up in the heat. We have no problem with this. It’s reliable and works well.
This sucker comes in handy. It’s always reliable. We had an emergency downtown and it turns on every time and does the job.
OUR INNOVATION & VISION
At FTS Rail, our vision is simple: develop first-to-market railroad tools and technology that make the track worker’s job safer and easier while helping keep trains running in full revenue service. Every product we create is built around field feedback—solving real challenges railroad maintenance crews face every day.
Spike Setting & Tie Plugging Technology
For generations, railroad spikes have been installed with hammers—a labor-intensive process. FTS Rail develops spike setting and tie plugging technology designed to make this work safer, faster and more efficient.
Battery-Powered Railroad Tools
FTS Rail develops battery-powered railroad tools compatible with the Milwaukee® battery platform. Our tools eliminate the need for hoses, gas engines and hydraulic power packs, providing portable solutions for railroad track maintenance crews.
Railroad Inspection Technology
Our railroad inspection technology is designed to help keep track safe and revenue-ready. From rail temperature and buckle detection to monitoring track deflection under load, FTS Rail gives inspectors information they can use to identify issues before they disrupt service.
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