Width and opening of the C18V-28 Special have been designed especially to clear the track from the ballast between the sleepers. Thanks to the use of 20 mm / 0.78 in thick Hardox steel for the construction of the side walls, the bucket is very robust and reliable. The cutting edges are made of 500 HB steel. As with the C18VE-version, the bearing has been dimensioned generously, resulting in a reduced wear.