MaK 240 B

Built by MaK

Top speed

56 km/h

35 mph

Power output

177 kW

237 hp

Weight

33 t

72,752 lb

Length

7.7 m

25 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1954–1967

55 units

Overview of the MaK 240 B

Explore the MaK 240 B, a robust diesel locomotive built by MaK in Germany between 1954 and 1967.

This classic locomotive boasts a 0-4-0 Whyte notation and operates on standard 1435 mm gauge track. With a power output of 177 kW from its MaK MS 24 prime mover, it reaches a top speed of 56 km/h.

Weighing 33 tonnes and measuring 7.7 meters in length, the MaK 240 B has a significant presence. Its operational history includes service with organizations like the Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn e.V.

Discover the engineering and heritage of this reliable diesel engine, a testament to German locomotive construction.

MaK 240 B technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	MaK 240
Built by	MaK · 1954–196755 units
Top speed	56 km/h35 mph	35 mph
Power output	177 kW237 hp	237 hp
Prime mover	MaK MS 24
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	B'
Whyte notation	0-4-0
Length	7.7 m25 ft 3 in	25 ft 3 in
Width	2.93 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	3.8 m12 ft 6 in	12 ft 6 in
Weight	33 t72,752 lb	72,752 lb