Kawasaki EF66-100

Built by Kawasaki

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Power output

3,900 kW

5,230 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

18.2 m

59 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1989

33 units

Overview of the Kawasaki EF66-100

Discover the EF66-100 electric locomotive, a powerful piece of Japanese railway engineering.

Designed for the Japan Freight Railway Company, this locomotive is known for its robust performance and impressive specifications.

With a top speed of 110 km/h and a substantial power output of 3900 kW, the EF66-100 is a capable unit for heavy-duty freight operations.

Key features include a substantial weight of 101 tons and a tractive effort of 192 kN, highlighting its strength on the rails. This electric locomotive is a testament to efficient rail transport solutions.

Kawasaki EF66-100 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	EF66
Built by	Kawasaki · 198933 units
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Power output	3,900 kW5,230 hp	5,230 hp
Tractive effort	192 kN43,163 lbf	43,163 lbf
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	18.2 m59 ft 9 in	59 ft 9 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.2 m13 ft 9 in	13 ft 9 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb