© trainspo.comMaK G 763 C
Built by MaK
Overview of the MaK G 763 C
Discover the robust G 763 C diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse built by MaK between 1982 and 1983.
This versatile locomotive, classified with a C wheel arrangement, boasts a compact design with a length of 9.87 meters and a width of 3.1 meters, standing 4.22 meters tall.
Its reliable MTU 6V 396 TC13 prime mover delivers an impressive power output of 560 kW, enabling it to reach a top speed of 40 km/h on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks.
The G 763 C has served effectively with companies like Verkehrsbetriebe Grafschaft Hoya GmbH (VGH G763) in Germany, demonstrating its capability in various operational settings.
MaK G 763 C technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | MaK G763 | |
| Built by | MaK · 1982–198327 units | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Power output | 560 kW751 hp | |
| Prime mover | MTU 6V 396 TC13 | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C | |
| Length | 9.87 m32 ft 5 in | |
| Width | 3.1 m10 ft 2 in | |
| Height | 4.22 m13 ft 10 in |
Operators of the MaK G 763 C
Railway companies that have operated the G 763 C, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Verkehrsbetriebe Grafschaft Hoya GmbH | VGH G763 | Germany |
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