The Unimat 08-475/4S universal tamping machine of V-Híd has been in operation for over 30 years. Thanks to the positive experiences with the Plasser & Theurer machines already in use, V-Híd decided to acquire a used Unimat 08-475/4S and to get it back into shape by retrofitting it. This gave rise to discussions about the delivery of original spare parts from Linz and potential servicing options.

Tailor-made service package ensures availability and saves cost

Ultimately, a full maintenance contract was concluded for the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. V-Híd received a fixed price for the entire service package, which is around 20% lower than the total cost of the individual services put together. As part of the contract, Plasser & Theurer service engineers will take on the quarterly servicing work. They travel to Hungary and carry out the work together with V-Híd staff. Also included in the contract is the supply of the oils, greases, and lubricants that need to be replaced regularly as well as original Plasser & Theurer spare and wear parts. In addition, V-Híd has secured ongoing training for its staff and, via a hotline, fast assistance in the event of acute technical problems.

Perfect support for a fast-growing company

V-Híd is a highly dynamic track construction company, offering services in Hungary and in the EU. In 2020, the company had 300 employees. This number increased to 1,000 in 2022. In addition to maintenance, the company is also involved in track laying and renewal. In 2020, a Plasser & Theurer continuous-action track renewal machine, the SMD-80/UVP 2002, was purchased specifically for this purpose. The machine complemented the fleet which already included other Plasser & Theurer machines. To be equipped for the years to come, V-Híd will be putting the following machines into service shortly: a Unimat 08-4x4/4S Dynamic universal tamping machine, a USP 2000 C2 universal ballast distributing and profiling machine as well as a Plasser AssemblyLiner 1000.