© trainspo.comKawasaki AC44C4M
Built by GE
Overview of the Kawasaki AC44C4M
Discover the powerful AC44C4M diesel locomotive, a model of performance and reliability.
Designed by GE and rebuilt by Kawasaki, this impressive machine offers an output of 3300 kW and reaches a top speed of 121 km/h.
Its weight of 196 tonnes and length of 22.3 meters testify to its robustness, ideal for freight transport.
Operating on a 1435 mm track gauge, the AC44C4M is an essential pillar for railway operations, particularly within BNSF Railway in the United States.
Thanks to its GE 7FDL-16 prime mover, it is ready to meet all logistical challenges with efficiency.
Kawasaki AC44C4M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | AC44C6M | |
| Built by | GE · 2015 | |
| Refurbished | GE, Kawasaki | |
| Top speed | 121 km/h75 mph | |
| Power output | 3,300 kW4,425 hp | |
| Prime mover | GE 7FDL-16 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (A1A)(A1A) | |
| Length | 22.3 m73 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 196 t432,106 lb |
Operators of the Kawasaki AC44C4M
Railway companies that have operated the AC44C4M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BNSF Railway | BNSF AC44C4M | United States |
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