© trainspo.comMaK G 1100 BB
Built by MaK
Overview of the MaK G 1100 BB
Discover the robust G 1100 BB diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse built by MaK between 1969 and 1978.
This powerful machine, featuring a B'B' wheel arrangement, boasts a top speed of 60 km/h and an impressive power output of 810 kW.
With a length of 12.2 meters and a weight of 80 tons, the G 1100 BB is a reliable choice for heavy-duty operations, including those seen with the Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG as their BE D22 class.
Its standard gauge of 1435 mm ensures compatibility with extensive rail networks, making it a valuable asset in Germany and beyond.
MaK G 1100 BB technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | MaK · 1969–197817 units | |
| Top speed | 60 km/h37 mph | |
| Power output | 810 kW1,086 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | B'B' | |
| Length | 12.2 m40 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.11 m13 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 80 t176,370 lb |
Operators of the MaK G 1100 BB
Railway companies that have operated the G 1100 BB, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG | BE D22 | Germany |
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