© trainspo.comCRRC Dalian SS4G
Built by Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, Ziyang
Overview of the CRRC Dalian SS4G
Discover the powerful SS4G electric locomotive, a workhorse of the China Railway Corporation.
Designed for efficiency and reliability, this robust locomotive is built for heavy-duty freight transport on Chinese rail networks.
With a formidable 6400 kW power output and a top speed of 100 km/h, the SS4G is engineered to handle substantial loads with ease.
Its impressive 184-tonne weight and Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' axle configuration ensure stability and exceptional tractive effort for demanding operations.
CRRC Dalian SS4G technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | SS4 | |
| Built by | Dalian, Datong, Zhuzhou, Ziyang · 1993–20071,347 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 6,400 kW8,583 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 628 kN141,180 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 15.2 m49 ft 10 in | |
| Train length | 30.4 m99 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.04 m13 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 184 t405,650 lb | |
| Axle load | 23 t50,706 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Dalian SS4G
Railway companies that have operated the SS4G, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| China Railway Corporation | CR SS4G | China |
CRRC Dalian SS4G photos
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