Rail Freight

Moving freight by rail across the country allows for more product to be distributed at a lower cost than other forms of transportation. Local Shortline railroads serve as key business drivers at regional levels while Class I railroads deliver products across the country and to ports for international delivery. By utilizing HOTSTART engine heaters instead of relying on wasteful engine idling during the winter season, both local and national freight rail operations can reduce their fuel costs and emissions. 

Railroad products for Rail Freight:

Battery charger designed to keep starting batteries ready for use in cold weather in locomotives and machinery.

HOTSTART’s BCU battery charging unit provides float charging to batteries, allowing them to maintain their available voltage. The BCU is designed for use in locomotives, heavy equipment, mobile…

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Forced Circulation – Coolant

The CLV is a complete system designed to preheat coolant,  eliminate idling, save fuel and reduce wear.

HOTSTART's CLV Single Fluid Electrical Engine Heater is designed to preheat coolant to heat the prime movers of locomotives as well as diesel and gas engines of generators, marine vessels and mining…

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Diesel-Driven Heaters

Hotstart’s diesel fueled APU Idle Reduction Heater keeps locomotive engines warm in cold weather instead of idling engines

The HOTSTART Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) heating system is a self-contained water/coolant and oil preheater for locomotive prime movers. Utilizing an efficient Tier 4 Final engine, the APU consumes…

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Forced Circulation – Dual Fluid

Designed to preheat coolant and oil, the DLV eliminates unnecessary idling  and keeps oil at optimal temp.

HOTSTART's DLV Dual Fluid Electrical Engine Heater is designed to preheat coolant and oil to heat the prime movers of locomotives as well as diesel and gas engines of generators, marine vessels and…

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