© trainspo.comZephir Kubo 3500 DS
Built by Zephir
Overview of the Zephir Kubo 3500 DS
Discover the Kubo 3500 DS, a robust service unit built by Zephir, designed for efficient railway operations.
This compact locomotive, with a length of 4.5 meters, width of 2.25 meters, and height of 2.75 meters, weighs in at 14 tons.
It operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge and boasts a power output of 83 kW, generating a tractive effort of 40 kN.
The ÖBB Kubo 3500 DS, part of the Austrian Federal Railways fleet, is engineered for a top speed of 8 km/h, making it ideal for specialized tasks on the tracks.
Learn more about this reliable service unit sourced from www.zephir.eu.
Zephir Kubo 3500 DS technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Zephir | |
| Top speed | 8 km/h5 mph | |
| Power output | 83 kW111 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 40 kN8,992 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Length | 4.5 m14 ft 9 in | |
| Width | 2.25 m7 ft 5 in | |
| Height | 2.75 m9 ft 0 in | |
| Weight | 14 t30,865 lb |
Operators of the Zephir Kubo 3500 DS
Railway companies that have operated the Kubo 3500 DS, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Federal Railways | ÖBB Kubo 3500 DS | Austria |
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