Abstract: A toggle slide-plate for use in a spike-pulling machine, where the toggle slide-plate is configured for aiding in supporting the movement of a pair of pivotable arms each having a spike-pulling claw configured for removing a spike from a railroad tie, the pair of pivotable arms being configured for moving in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a rail and the toggle plate being configured for preventing twisting of the pair of pivotable arms, the toggle slide-plate including: a mid-plate having a first end and a second end, a first endplate connected to the first end, a second endplate connected to the second end, and a wear pad secured to each of the first endplate and the second endplate.