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title: Gen 4 Railcar Opener
description: Martin® Gen 4 Railcar Opener is built to open/close even the most difficult horizontal railcar hopper discharge gates.
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## Martin Introduces the Next Generation of RailCar Openers

Martin® Gen 4 Railcar Opener delivers constant and controlled non-impacting torque to open/close gates easily without damage.

- Produces up to 3,750 ft/lbs. of torque to take on even the most stubborn gates
- New and improved gearcase offers increased performance and reliability
- Replaceable “stepped" drive tip provides more surface engagement to capstan and reduces roll back of opener when under load
- Adjustable height to match various railcar capstan heights and compensate for variations in unloading platforms
- Wheels easily pivot with the pull of a lever to allow for lateral movement, accommodating traveling capstans

![IMG\_2075](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/IMG_2075.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_2075.jpeg)

![IMG\_2151](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/IMG_2151.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_2151.jpeg)

![IMG\_4904 copy](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/IMG_4904%20copy.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4904%20copy.jpeg)

![IMG\_4904-1](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/IMG_4904-1.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4904-1.jpeg)

![IMG\_4991-1](https://5156573.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/5156573/hubfs/IMG_4991-1.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=IMG_4991-1.jpeg)

# See It In Action

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## Interactive model

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## Downloadable resources

# [Tech Data Sheet](https://info.martin-eng.com/hubfs/L4211_GEN4_RCO_TDS.pdf?hsLang=en)

# [Manual](https://info.martin-eng.com/hubfs/M4209_GEN4_RCO_Manual.pdf?hsLang=en)

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