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Overview of the CRRC Ziyang CKD9C
Discover the CKD9C diesel locomotive, a powerful and versatile machine designed for the 1520 mm broad gauge railways.
Built by Ziyang between 2005 and 2010, this locomotive boasts an impressive length of 44.48 meters and weighs 276 tons, ensuring stability and pulling power.
With a top speed of 100 km/h and a substantial power output of 5300 kW, the CKD9C is ideally suited for heavy transport tasks.
Its Co'Co'+Co'Co' axle configuration guarantees excellent traction and maneuverability on various track types.
These locomotives are in service in Kazakhstan with private owner groups and in Turkmenistan with Turkmen Railways, contributing to freight transportation.
CRRC Ziyang CKD9C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Ziyang · 2005–201052 units | |
| Top speed | 100 km/h62 mph | |
| Power output | 5,300 kW7,107 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 870 kN195,584 lbf | |
| Prime mover | CSR 16V240ZJB | |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mmRussian broad gauge4 ft 11⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co'+Co'Co' | |
| Length | 44.48 m145 ft 11 in | |
| Width | 3.34 m10 ft 11 in | |
| Height | 4.74 m15 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 276 t608,475 lb | |
| Axle load | 23 t50,706 lb |
Operators of the CRRC Ziyang CKD9C
Railway companies that have operated the CKD9C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners group | @private-kz CKD9C | Kazakhstan |
| Turkmen Railways | TRK CKD9C | Turkmenistan |
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