Vossloh DE 18

Built by Vossloh

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,800 kW

2,414 hp

Weight

90 t

198,416 lb

Length

17 m

55 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

2010

12 units

Overview of the Vossloh DE 18

Discover the powerful DE 18 diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for heavy-duty operations.

This modern locomotive boasts a 1800 kW power output and a top speed of 120 km/h, making it ideal for freight and passenger services.

With a length of 17 meters and a weight of 90 tons, the DE 18 is built for reliability and efficiency on standard gauge (1435 mm) tracks.

Its advanced MTU 12V 4000 R43L prime mover ensures robust performance across various applications.

The DE 18 is operated by leading rail companies across Europe, including Germany, Luxembourg, and Italy, showcasing its international appeal and adaptability.

Vossloh DE 18 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Vossloh · 201012 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,800 kW2,414 hp	2,414 hp
Prime mover	MTU 12V 4000 R43L
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	17 m55 ft 9 in	55 ft 9 in
Width	3.08 m10 ft 1 in	10 ft 1 in
Height	4.31 m14 ft 2 in	14 ft 2 in
Weight	90 t198,416 lb	198,416 lb

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Operators of the Vossloh DE 18

Railway companies that have operated the DE 18, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Millet Rail	Millet Rail DE18	France
Badische Anilin- und Soda-Fabrik AG	BASF 4185	Germany
Duisport Rail	DPR DE18	Germany
LOCON Logistik & Consulting	LOCON DE18	Germany
RailAdventure GmbH	RailAdventure 4185	Germany
Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH	RLG DE18	Germany
RheinCargo	RheinCargo DE18	Germany
Schweerbau GmbH & Co.KG	Schweerbau 4185	Germany
Willke Logistics	WWL 4185	Germany
Captrain Italia	CTI D318	Italy
ERMES RAIL	Ermes DE18	Italy
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana	RFI DE18	Italy
CFL Cargo	CFL Cargo DE18	Luxembourg
Nexrail AssetCo	Nexrail 4185	Luxembourg