CRRC Dalian DF4C

Built by Dalian, Datong, Sifang, Ziyang

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

2,650 kW

3,554 hp

Weight

138 t

304,238 lb

Length

21.1 m

69 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1985–1999

845 units

Overview of the CRRC Dalian DF4C

Discover the DF4C diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse of the railway.

Built in China between 1985 and 1999, this locomotive serves the China Railway Corporation.

The DF4C boasts a robust design, reaching a top speed of 100 km/h and measuring 21.1 meters in length.

With an impressive power output of 2650 kW and significant tractive effort, it is ideal for a wide range of heavy-duty applications.

Weighing 138 tons and operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the DF4C exemplifies reliability and performance on the tracks.

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DF4
Built by	Dalian, Datong, Sifang, Ziyang · 1985–1999845 units
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	2,650 kW3,554 hp	3,554 hp
Tractive effort	328 kN73,737 lbf	73,737 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	21.1 m69 ft 3 in	69 ft 3 in
Width	3.31 m10 ft 10 in	10 ft 10 in
Height	4.75 m15 ft 7 in	15 ft 7 in
Weight	138 t304,238 lb	304,238 lb
Axle load	23 t50,706 lb	50,706 lb