Kawasaki DF200

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Weight

96 t

211,644 lb

Length

19.6 m

64 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1992

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'Bo'

Overview of the Kawasaki DF200

Discover the powerful DF200 diesel locomotive, an impressive workhorse designed for heavy freight transport in Japan.

Built by Kawasaki in 1992, this locomotive is characterized by its robust construction and a top speed of 110 km/h. With a track gauge of 1067 mm and an impressive UIC axle arrangement of Bo'Bo'Bo', the DF200 is built for efficiency on Japanese railways.

This locomotive is active for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight) and the Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), underscoring the versatility and reliability of the DF200. With its length of 19.6 meters and a weight of 96 tons, it is a striking presence on the tracks.

The DF200 is a prime example of Japanese engineering, designed to meet the logistical challenges of modern freight transport.

Kawasaki DF200 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki · 1992
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	19.6 m64 ft 4 in	64 ft 4 in
Width	2.94 m9 ft 8 in	9 ft 8 in
Height	4.08 m13 ft 5 in	13 ft 5 in
Weight	96 t211,644 lb	211,644 lb