© trainspo.comKawasaki DD200
Built by Kawasaki
Overview of the Kawasaki DD200
Explore the powerful DD200 diesel locomotive, a modern workhorse designed for freight operations in Japan.
Built by Kawasaki in 2017, this impressive machine boasts a top speed of 110 km/h, making it highly efficient for transporting goods across 1067 mm gauge railways.
Measuring 15.9 meters in length and featuring a Bo'Bo' axle configuration, the DD200 is a dependable asset for the Japan Freight Railway Company.
Its versatile dimensions, including a width of 2.97 meters and a height of 4.08 meters, coupled with a weight of 58.8 tonnes, ensure its adaptability to various routes.
The DD200 exemplifies performance and reliability within Japan's dynamic rail network.
Kawasaki DD200 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Kawasaki · 2017 | |
| Top speed | 110 km/h68 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo' | |
| Length | 15.9 m52 ft 2 in | |
| Width | 2.97 m9 ft 9 in | |
| Height | 4.08 m13 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 58.8 t129,632 lb | |
| Axle load | 14.7 t32,408 lb |
Operators of the Kawasaki DD200
Railway companies that have operated the DD200, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Freight Railway Company | JR Freight DD200 | Japan |
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