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General Electric B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7 and B36-7
Shortly after the six-axle variants of the Dash 7 series, GE also introduced the B23-7 in September 1977 as the first four-axle variant. It was the successor of the U23B and had basically the same V12 variant of the 7...
General
| Property | General Electric B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7 and B36-7 B36-7 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1980-1985 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7 and B36-7 B36-7 |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.50 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.82 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.74 m |
| Service weight | 117.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 117.5 t |
| Axle load | 29.4 t |
| Fuel capacity | 12,303 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7 and B36-7 B36-7 |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7 and B36-7 B36-7 |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,796 kW (3,802 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 292.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric B23-7, BQ23-7, B30-7 and B36-7 B36-7 |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.95 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
