Kawasaki EF500

Built by Kawasaki, Mitsubishi

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

6,000 kW

8,046 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

20 m

65 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1990

1 units

Overview of the Kawasaki EF500

Discover the EF500, a powerful electric locomotive designed for Japan's demanding freight operations.

This robust machine boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and an impressive 6000 kW power output, making it ideal for challenging routes.

Built by Kawasaki and Mitsubishi in 1990, it features a Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and operates on various electric systems, including 1.5 kV DC and 20 kV AC (50/60 Hz).

Currently in service with the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight), the EF500 is a testament to efficiency and reliability in Japanese rail transport.

Kawasaki EF500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Mitsubishi · 19901 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	6,000 kW8,046 hp	8,046 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC 20 kV AC 60 Hz 20 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.91 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	4.28 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb