Based on data from the public domain, the cost of railway wheels is closely related to their size and intended use. For example, the wheels used on low-platform containers (BLC) have a diameter of 840 mm, while passenger car wheels are 915 mm in diameter. Clearly, the larger the diameter of the wheel, the higher the production cost.
According to railway industry definitions, "railway wheels" or "train wheels" refer to two wheels fixed on the same axle, rotating together without independent relative motion. It is important to note that this definition applies only to railway vehicle wheels, and excludes wheels for other vehicles.
For a 840 mm diameter train wheel, the market cost is approximately $2090. Specifically, the manufacturing cost of a single 840 mm diameter wheel (not a "rail wheel") is $520, while the cost of the corresponding axle is about $956. Additionally, miscellaneous costs, including decoration, labor, and transportation, total approximately $100.
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