Kawasaki JNR EF62

Built by Kawasaki, Toshiba, Kisha

Top speed

100 km/h

62 mph

Power output

2,550 kW

3,420 hp

Length

18 m

59 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1962–1969

Overview of the Kawasaki JNR EF62

Explore the robust JNR EF62 electric locomotive, a workhorse of Japanese railways.

This powerful electric locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a formidable power output of 2550 kW.

Designed for the 1067 mm gauge, the EF62 was built by Kawasaki, Toshiba, and Kisha between 1962 and 1969.

With a length of 18 meters, a width of 2.8 meters, and a height of 4.06 meters, it's a substantial piece of engineering.

Operating on 1.5 kV DC electric systems, the JNR EF62 served the East Japan Railway Company as the JR East EF62 class, contributing significantly to rail operations in Japan.

Kawasaki JNR EF62 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Toshiba, Kisha · 1962–1969
Top speed	100 km/h62 mph	62 mph
Power output	2,550 kW3,420 hp	3,420 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Length	18 m59 ft 1 in	59 ft 1 in
Width	2.8 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.06 m13 ft 4 in	13 ft 4 in