Krauss-Maffei DB 120.0

Built by BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp

Top speed

280 km/h

174 mph

Power output

5,600 kW

7,510 hp

Weight

84 t

185,188 lb

Length

19.2 m

63 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1979–1980

5 units

Overview of the Krauss-Maffei DB 120.0

Explore the iconic DB 120.0 electric locomotive, a benchmark in German railway engineering.

Engineered for impressive speeds of up to 280 km/h, this powerful machine was built by renowned manufacturers like BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, and Krupp between 1979 and 1980.

Weighing 84 tons and boasting a power output of 5600 kW, the DB 120.0 delivers a tractive effort of 340 kN, showcasing its formidable capability on the tracks.

Operated by Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany, this standard gauge (1435 mm) locomotive with its Bo'Bo' axle configuration represents a significant advancement in high-speed rail history.

Krauss-Maffei DB 120.0 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DB 120
Built by	BBC, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp · 1979–19805 units
Top speed	280 km/h174 mph	174 mph
Power output	5,600 kW7,510 hp	7,510 hp
Tractive effort	340 kN76,435 lbf	76,435 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	19.2 m63 ft 0 in	63 ft 0 in
Weight	84 t185,188 lb	185,188 lb