Vegetation Control
Capability Statement
Vegetation Control
Mulching, Mowing, Tree Removal & Weed Spraying
About Our Vegetation Control
Jordan Rail delivers complete vegetation control for rail corridors, depots and civil infrastructure sites across Australia - an integrated program of mulching, mowing, tree removal and weed spraying delivered by experienced, rail-accredited crews.
Vegetation along the rail corridor is more than an appearance issue. Overgrowth obscures sight lines and signals, interferes with drainage and track geometry, raises fire risk in hot dry conditions and accelerates asset deterioration. Our programs are built around network requirements, seasonal conditions and agreed treatment cycles, keeping corridors safe, clear and compliant all year round.
We work in live rail environments under possessions and in sanctioned work-on-track arrangements. Hi-rail mulchers, boom mowers, grapple-equipped excavators and spray units operate both on and off track, supported by arborist crews for tree removal and by water carts and support plant where required.
Our hi-rail plant is certified for rail operations across all three Australian gauge networks - broad gauge (1600mm), standard gauge (1435mm) and narrow gauge (1067mm) - so one crew can treat a corridor that changes gauge, in addition to civil sites and off-track locations.
Every job is tracked and reported through JR Matrix, our in-house operations platform. GPS-mapped spray and mulching records, before-and-after photo registers, chemical and dilution logs and daily route summaries give clients full transparency of what was treated, where, when, by whom and with what product.
Our operators hold current RIW registration, rail medicals and plant VOCs, with chemical handling qualifications for spraying crews. Environmental controls - no-spray zones, drift management, spill kits and weather threshold stop-work rules - are applied on every job.
Capability in Action
Hi-rail spray ute with clean water reel on the job
Weed spraying and support works beside the track
Hi-rail truck with 4,000L tank and spray equipment watering ballast at night
Hi-rail excavator with grapple on track
Grapple-equipped excavator clearing corridor vegetation
Hi-rail excavator with spray tank unit on rail trailer
Spray tank unit on a rail trailer in a cutting
Demountable weed spray unit - attachable to utes and trucks, mountable to rail trailers
Vegetation cutting works from the operator's cab
Hi-rail EWP clearing trees near overhead lines
Sennebogen multicrane with Mecail SG280 GE felling head in the yard
JCB 260T tracked loader with flail mower attachment
Mecail SG280 GE felling head cutting a standing tree
Our Services
Vegetation Mulching
Tracked and hi-rail mulching heads cut back and process scrub, blackberry and woody regrowth in a single pass - clearing sight lines, drain lines and access routes along the corridor.
Corridor Mowing
Boom and flail mowing of grass and light growth along fence lines, cess areas and depot grounds, both on and off track - scheduled programs or reactive cuts before fire season and inspections.
Tree Removal
Hi-rail and civil excavators, multicranes and EWPs remove dangerous trees, overhanging limbs and declared weeds inside the corridor - with traffic management and clean-up included.
Weed Spraying
Hi-rail and backpack spraying programs targeting broadleaf and grass weeds on ballast, cess, sidings and structures - with selectable boom length and left, right or both-side spray configuration. Larger units feature a fully automated inline chemical mixing system: the operator simply sets the concentration, giving little to no chemical or herbicide contact and making application far safer for the crew.
Reporting & GPS Mapping
Every treatment is recorded against its GPS track through JR Matrix. Clients receive mapped coverage, chemical logs, water usage logs and monitoring, photo registers and completion reports for each job and program.
Integrated Vegetation Programs
Combined mulching, mowing, tree and spraying programs under one schedule - seasonal treatment plans, annual works programs and reactive call-outs managed end to end.
Plant & Equipment
| Equipment | Size / Capacity | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Hi-Rail Mulcher | Std | Scrub & woody regrowth on track |
| Tracked Mulcher | Std | Embankments & off-track scrub |
| Boom Flail Mower | Std | Cess & fence line mowing |
| Slasher / Tractor Mower | Std | Depot & compound grounds |
| Hi-Rail Spray Unit | Up to 4,000L | Ballast & verge weed spraying - 1,000L units on hi-rail utes, up to 4,000L on hi-rail trucks and rail trailers; boom left/right/both, automated inline mixing, clean water reel |
| Demountable Weed Spray Unit | Std | Demountable weed spray units - attachable to rail and civil utes and trucks, and mountable to rail trailers |
| Backpack Sprayers | Std | Spot & selective treatments |
| Grapple Excavator | 8t-20t | Tree removal & clearing |
| Excavator with Tree Shears (Hi-Rail or Civil) | 8t-20t | Tree shearing & scrub clearing in the corridor |
| Excavator with Mulcher (Hi-Rail or Civil) | 8t-20t | Mulching scrub & woody regrowth on and off track |
| Excavator with Felling Head (Hi-Rail or Civil) | 8t-20t | Felling standing trees in the corridor |
| Excavator with Slasher / Mowers (Hi-Rail or Civil) | 8t-20t | Slashing & mowing of cess and fence lines |
| Excavator with Log Grab (Hi-Rail or Civil) | 8t-20t | Grabbing & handling felled logs and debris |
| Sennebogen Multicrane + Felling Head | 22m Reach | Tree felling & corridor clearing with Mecail SG280 GE felling head |
| Hi-Rail EWP | Up to 16m | Overhead & structure clearance |
| Chipper | Std | Tree removal clean-up |
| Water Cart | Up to 10,000L | Spray unit refill & dust control |
Attachments
Sorting Grab
Engcon sorting grab for handling, sorting and loading debris
Mulching Head
Drum mulching head for scrub and woody regrowth
Flail Mower
Flail mower with collection for grass and light growth
Hydraulic Grapple
Hydraulic grapple for timber handling and clearing
Tree Shear
Tree shear for cutting and felling standing trees
Excavator Brush Cutter
Brush cutter head for heavy grass and light scrub
Root Rake
Root rake for raking and gathering debris
Rotating Log Grab
Rotating log grab for stacking and loading timber
Mecail Felling Head (SG220 G2)
Mecail SG220 G2 felling head attachment
Flail Mulcher
Excavator-mounted flail mulcher for vegetation control
Slide-In Spray Unit (1,000L)
1,000L slide-in spray tank with pump and clean water reel
Water Tank (4,000L)
4,000L skid-mounted water tank with hose reel and pump
Fabrication & Engineering
Our in-house fabrication and engineering capability means we can build custom systems for any job. From demountable weed spray units, water tanks and spray booms to rail trailers, machine attachments, guards, brackets and site structures — we take an idea from concept sketch through design, fabrication, certification and installation, all under one roof.
Project Experience
Metro Trains Melbourne
2016 - PresentScheduled vegetation control across the metropolitan network - mulching, mowing and spraying programs with GPS-mapped completion reporting.
V/Line
2017 - PresentRegional corridor vegetation programs - pre-fire-season slashing, blackberry mulching and noxious weed spraying under possession.
ARTC
2015 - PresentInterstate corridor weed spraying and tree clearance programs with mapped spray records and chemical compliance reporting.
Queensland Rail
2019 - PresentTropical vegetation management - rapid-regrowth mulching programs and total weed control on ballast and sidings.
John Holland
2017 - PresentProject vegetation clearing for rail construction - full mulching, tree removal and site prep with GPS coverage reporting.
Acciona
2019 - 2023Corridor establishment clearing ahead of track construction - tree removal, mulching and erosion-safe treatment.
Safety & Environmental Controls
Quality Assurance
Everything we do is managed, measured and recorded in real time through the JR Matrix management system - the same system that runs every part of our operation, from plant maintenance to environmental monitoring. Clients see accurate, live information, not after-the-fact paperwork.
Talk to Our Team
Jordan Rail Pty Ltd
ABN 30 127 279 261 · Established 2007 · Australia-wide