The K1 Pace Rail is specially designed for work on railways, tram tracks and metro systems. Mattias Holmdahl, Husqvarna’s senior manager, Global Product & Service Management, explains it has the characteristics required to make a vital contribution to projects in these areas: “Cutting a rail track requires power, precision and speed. The K1 Pace Rail delivers all this and more by combining efficiency and a powerful motor with new advances in technology. What also sets it apart is the fact it offers the freedom of battery power. This means zero CO2 emissions during use, which can contribute to a cleaner, more pleasant working environment. Another potential benefit of the machine’s emissions profile is the fact it can also help private contractors and municipalities fulfil environmental demands on projects where these exist.”

The K1 Pace Rail has been designed with safety in mind, with the machine’s ‘X-Halt’ brake function being able to stop blade rotation in fractions of a second, increasing ease of use. In addition, the power to weight ratio has been designed to provide optimal balance, allowing the operator to cut more efficiently, enjoy greater control and work with less strain on the body. 

Mattias Holmdahl continues: “With the new K1 Pace Rail, the benefits of battery power are there to be seen and enjoyed. Users also enjoy versatility thanks to the RA 11 attachment which is supplied as standard. As well as allowing cutting from both sides of the track, the attachment also delivers perfect right angled cuts when fastened to the track. We believe that the combination of this kind of smart technological solution and the liberating potential of a battery powered cutter make K1 Pace Rail an extremely attractive option in its segment.”