Mitsubishi EF500

Built by Kawasaki, Mitsubishi

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

6,000 kW

8,046 hp

Weight

101 t

222,667 lb

Length

20 m

65 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1990

1 units

Overview of the Mitsubishi EF500

Discover the EF500, a powerful Japanese electric locomotive designed for heavy freight operations.

Built by Kawasaki and Mitsubishi in 1990, this impressive machine boasts a Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement and a formidable 6000 kW power output.

The EF500 is engineered for efficiency, capable of reaching speeds of 120 km/h. Its robust design includes a length of 20 meters, a width of 2.91 meters, and a height of 4.28 meters, with a substantial weight of 101 tons.

This locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge and is equipped to handle various electric systems, including 1.5 kV DC, 20 kV AC 60 Hz, and 20 kV AC 50 Hz, making it a versatile asset for the Japan Freight Railway Company (JR Freight).

Mitsubishi EF500 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Kawasaki, Mitsubishi · 19901 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	6,000 kW8,046 hp	8,046 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC 20 kV AC 60 Hz 20 kV AC 50 Hz
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'Bo'
Length	20 m65 ft 7 in	65 ft 7 in
Width	2.91 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	4.28 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Weight	101 t222,667 lb	222,667 lb