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Electro-Motive Division G16
The G16 is a type of road switcher designed by EMD specifically for export to operators whose axle load is restricted to less than 20 tonnes. Their general layout resembled the standard road switchers offered for the ...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G16 heaviest variant |
|---|---|
| Built | 1958-1972 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Diesel, Clyde Engineering, MACOSA |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,000 mm (Meter gauge); 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge); 1,668 mm (Iberian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G16 heaviest variant |
|---|---|
| Length | 19.55 m |
| Wheelbase | 11.55 m |
| Service weight | 116 t |
| Adhesive weight | 116 t |
| Axle load | 19.3 t |
| Fuel capacity | 3,030 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G16 heaviest variant |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-567C |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G16 heaviest variant |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,434 kW (1,950 PS) |
| Top speed | 124 km/h |
| Starting effort | 255.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division G16 heaviest variant |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.46 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 12.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
