© trainspo.comCRRC Dalian DF4DH
Built by CNR Dalian
Overview of the CRRC Dalian DF4DH
Discover the powerful DF4DH diesel locomotive, a true workhorse of the railway.
Built by CNR Dalian in 2012, this locomotive is a key asset for the China Railway Corporation. With a top speed of 100 km/h and an impressive weight of 138 tons, it is designed to handle the demands of modern transportation.
Its technical specifications include a Co'Co' axle configuration, a length of 21.1 meters, and a height of 4.75 meters. The heart of this machine is its CRRC Dalian 16V240ZJD2 engine, which delivers a power output of 2940 kW.
The DF4DH locomotive, with its robustness and efficiency, exemplifies Chinese railway engineering, optimized for service on 1435 mm gauge tracks.
CRRC Dalian DF4DH technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DF4 | |
| Built by | CNR Dalian · 2012 | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 2,940 kW3,943 hp | |
| Prime mover | CRRC Dalian 16V240ZJD2 | |
| 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 DF4DH
Railway companies that have operated the DF4DH, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR DF4DH | China |
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