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Overview of the Schalke MMT-M-270-BDE
Discover the MMT-M-270-BDE, a powerful hybrid locomotive designed for demanding industrial operations.
This robust machine, built by Schalke, offers impressive performance with a 270 kW power output and a top speed of 25 km/h.
Operating on a 1435 mm gauge, the MMT-M-270-BDE is a Bo' classification locomotive, signifying its reliable wheel arrangement.
With a length of 8000 meters, a width of 3000 meters, and a height of 3650 meters, it's engineered for substantial hauling capacity, weighing in at 40 tons.
This hybrid loc has been a key asset for PT Freeport Indonesia, serving as their PTFI ELLOCO.
Explore its detailed specifications, including build and power, to understand its suitability for heavy-duty rail transport in challenging environments.
Learn more about this efficient and dependable locomotive.
Schalke MMT-M-270-BDE technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Schalke | |
| Top speed | 25 km/h16 mph | |
| Power output | 270 kW362 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo' | |
| Length | 8,000 m26246 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 3,000 m9842 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3,650 m11975 ft 1 in | |
| Weight | 40 t88,185 lb | |
| Datasheet | railway-news.com |
Operators of the Schalke MMT-M-270-BDE
Railway companies that have operated the MMT-M-270-BDE, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| PT Freeport Indonesia | PTFI ELLOCO | Indonesia |
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