Vossloh Afro 4000

Built by Vossloh

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Weight

123 t

271,168 lb

Length

23.02 m

75 ft 6 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

2014–2015

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Vossloh Afro 4000

Discover the Afro 4000 diesel locomotive, a powerful and modern machine designed for passenger rail in South Africa.

Built by Vossloh between 2014 and 2015, this impressive locomotive, also known as the PRASA Afro 4000, boasts a top speed of 130 km/h.

Featuring a Co'Co' axle arrangement and a substantial length of 23.02 meters, the Afro 4000 is engineered for efficiency and reliability on the 1067 mm gauge tracks.

Its robust construction, including a weight of 123 tonnes and powered by an EMD 16-710G3B-T2 prime mover, ensures it can meet the demands of modern railway operations.

As part of the Vossloh Euro series, this locomotive represents a commitment to enhancing passenger transportation infrastructure.

Learn more about the impressive specifications of this South African railway icon.

Vossloh Afro 4000 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Vossloh Euro
Built by	Vossloh · 2014–2015
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Prime mover	EMD 16-710G3B-T2
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	23.02 m75 ft 6 in	75 ft 6 in
Width	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Height	4.14 m13 ft 7 in	13 ft 7 in
Weight	123 t271,168 lb	271,168 lb
Axle load	20.5 t45,195 lb	45,195 lb