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Diesel locomotive

MaK V100.20

Built by MaK

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Power output
993 kW
1,332 hp
Weight
63 t
138,891 lb
Length
12.1 m
39 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1962–1965
381 units

Overview of the MaK V100.20

Discover the powerful MaK V100.20 diesel locomotive, a testament to robust engineering and versatility.

Built by MaK between 1962 and 1965, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a formidable power output of 993 kW.

With its standard gauge of 1435 mm and B'B' wheel arrangement, the V100.20 has been a reliable workhorse for numerous railway companies across Germany, Italy, France, Austria, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, often seen under designations like DB 212 and FERS V100.20.

Measuring 12.1 meters in length and weighing 63 tonnes, it delivers an impressive tractive effort of 177 kN, making it suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty tasks.

Explore the impressive specifications and extensive operational history of this iconic diesel locomotive.

MaK V100.20 technical specifications

Value
SeriesMaK V100
Built byMaK · 1962–1965381 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Power output993 kW1,332 hp
Tractive effort177 kN39,791 lbf
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementB'B'
Length12.1 m39 ft 8 in
Weight63 t138,891 lb
Axle load15.8 t34,833 lb
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Operators of the MaK V100.20

Railway companies that have operated the V100.20, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Steiermarkbahn Transport and Logistik GmbHSTB 212Austria
Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and HerzegovinaŽFBH 212Bosnia & Herzegovina
Pichenot-BouilléPB V212France
SAS Angelo MECCOLI & CieMeccoli V212France
SAS R. VecchiettiVecchietti 212France
Monti 212Germany
Andreas Voll / AggerbahnAggerbahn 212Germany
Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbHBOBy V100.20Germany
DB Bahnbau Gruppe GmbHDBB 212Germany
DB Cargo DeutschlandDBC 213Germany
DB FahrwegedienstDB Fahrwegedienst 212Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 212Germany
Deutsche Bahn Netz AGDB Netz 714Germany
Deutsche Bahn Netz AGDB Netz 714.1Germany
EfW-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbHEfW 212Germany
Eisenbahn Gesellschaft Potsdam mbHEGP 212Germany
HLG Hanse Lok GmbHHLG 212Germany
Hochwaldbahn Eisenbahnbetriebs- und Bahnservicegesellschaft mbHHWB 212Germany
LOCON Logistik & ConsultingLOCON 212Germany
Lokomotion Gesellschaft für Schienentraktion mbHLokomotion 212Germany
MittelweserbahnMWB 213Germany
Mülheimer VerkehrsGesellschaftMVG 212Germany
Neckar-Schwarzwald-Alb Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft mbHNeSA V100Germany
Nordbayerische Eisenbahn GmbHNbE 212Germany
RailflexRailflex 212Germany
Redler-Service / Rail & Service GmbHRAILS 212Germany
Stauden-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft mbHSVG 212Germany
Unternehmen Umwelt- und TransportlogistikUTL 213Germany
Wiebe Gleisbau GmbHWiebe V100.20Germany
Logistic Center Hungária KftLCH 0469.0Hungary
Fersalento s.r.lFERS V100.20Italy
Oceanogate Italia S.p.AOceanogate 212Italy
SI.GI.FER SRLSGFIT 270Italy
UNIFERR S.R.L.UNIFERR V100.20Italy

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