CRRC Ziyang DF8B

Built by Qishuyan, Ziyang

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

3,680 kW

4,935 hp

Weight

150 t

330,693 lb

Length

22 m

72 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1997

Overview of the CRRC Ziyang DF8B

Discover the powerful DF8B diesel locomotive, a cornerstone of Chinese railway engineering.

Built for the China Railway Corporation, this robust locomotive is part of the DF8 series, originating from Qishuyan and Ziyang in 1997.

Featuring a Co'Co' axle arrangement and operating on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks, the DF8B is designed for demanding service.

With a top speed of 100 km/h and a formidable tractive effort of 480 kN, powered by a CRRC Qishuyan 16V280ZJA engine delivering 3680 kW, it excels at hauling heavy freight.

This impressive machine, measuring 22 meters in length and weighing 150 tons, represents efficiency and reliability on the Chinese rail network.

CRRC Ziyang DF8B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DF8
Built by	Qishuyan, Ziyang · 1997
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	3,680 kW4,935 hp	4,935 hp
Tractive effort	480 kN107,908 lbf	107,908 lbf
Prime mover	CRRC Qishuyan 16V280ZJA
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	22 m72 ft 2 in	72 ft 2 in
Width	3.3 m10 ft 10 in	10 ft 10 in
Height	4.74 m15 ft 7 in	15 ft 7 in
Weight	150 t330,693 lb	330,693 lb