© trainspo.comCRRC Dalian DF4D
Built by Dalian
Overview of the CRRC Dalian DF4D
Discover the powerful DF4D diesel locomotive, a workhorse designed for the demanding routes of China Railway Corporation.
Built in China starting in 1996, this locomotive boasts impressive performance with a top speed of 145 km/h and a robust power output of 2940 kW.
Featuring a Co'Co' axle arrangement and a substantial weight of 138 tons, the DF4D is engineered for reliability and efficiency in heavy-duty operations.
Its considerable dimensions, including a length of 21.1 meters and a width of 3.31 meters, are suited for the standard 1435 mm gauge tracks it operates on.
The DF4D is a testament to durable locomotive engineering, capable of tackling diverse railway challenges across China.
CRRC Dalian DF4D technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DF4 | |
| Built by | Dalian · 1996–2018 | |
| Top speed | 145 km/h90 mph | |
| Power output | 2,940 kW3,943 hp | |
| 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 |
Operators of the CRRC Dalian DF4D
Railway companies that have operated the DF4D, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR DF4D | China |
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