© trainspo.comCRRC Dalian DF4B
Built by Dalian, Datong, Sifang, Ziyang
Overview of the CRRC Dalian DF4B
Discover the powerful DF4B diesel locomotive, a reliable workhorse designed for diverse railway operations.
With a top speed of 120 km/h and an impressive power output of 2650 kW, the DF4B is perfectly suited for both freight and passenger services across China's extensive rail network.
Its robust construction and standard 1435 mm gauge make it a dependable choice for operators like the China Railway Corporation and private owner groups.
Built by renowned Chinese manufacturers such as Dalian and Datong, this locomotive showcases advanced engineering in Chinese rail vehicle design.
The DF4B is celebrated for its excellent traction, durability, and cost-effective operation.
CRRC Dalian DF4B technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DF4 | |
| Built by | Dalian, Datong, Sifang, Ziyang · 1984 | |
| Top speed | 120 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 2,650 kW3,554 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 328 kN73,737 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 21.1 m69 ft 3 in | |
| Width | 3.31 m10 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 4.75 m15 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 138 t304,238 lb | |
| Axle load | 23 t50,706 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Dalian DF4B
Railway companies that have operated the DF4B, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR DF4B | China |
| Private owners group | @private-cn DF4B | China |
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