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Diesel locomotive

Kalmar Z70 / Z71

Built by Kalmar

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Power output
333 kW
447 hp
Weight
34 t
74,957 lb
Length
9.36 m
30 ft 9 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1990–1992
50 units

Overview of the Kalmar Z70 / Z71

Explore the Z70 / Z71, a versatile diesel locomotive built by Kalmar between 1990 and 1992.

This robust 0-4-0 locomotive boasts a power output of 333 kW and a top speed of 70 km/h, making it ideal for shunting operations and local transport tasks.

Primarily operating in Sweden and Norway, the Z70 / Z71 has served reputable rail companies such as Green Cargo AB, Hector Rail, and Ofotbanen Drift AS, highlighting its reliability and adaptability.

With a compact design, measuring 9.36 meters in length and weighing 34 tons, this locomotive offers an efficient and economical solution for a variety of railway operations.

Kalmar Z70 / Z71 technical specifications

Value
SeriesZ70
Built byKalmar · 1990–199250 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Power output333 kW447 hp
Tractive effort102 kN22,931 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'
Whyte notation0-4-0
Length9.36 m30 ft 9 in
Weight34 t74,957 lb

Operators of the Kalmar Z70 / Z71

Railway companies that have operated the Z70 / Z71, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Ofotbanen Drift ASOfotbanen Z71Norway
Green Cargo ABGreen Cargo Z70Sweden
Hector RailHector Rail 921Sweden
VÄTE Rail ABVATE Z70Sweden

Kalmar Z70 / Z71 photos

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