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China Railway DF4
With a total of nearly 8,000, the DF4 is the most numerous diesel locomotive in China. 108 of the original DF4 variant were built from 1969 which had an output of 3,300 hp and a top speed of either 100 or 120 km/h for...
General
| Property | China Railway DF4 DF4CK |
|---|---|
| Built | 1985-1999 |
| Manufacturers | Dalian, Datong, Sifang, Ziyang |
| Wheel arrangement | A1A-A1A |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | China Railway DF4 DF4CK |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.50 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.60 m |
| Service weight | 126 t |
| Adhesive weight | 126 t |
| Axle load | 21 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,000 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | China Railway DF4 DF4CK |
|---|---|
| Engine | 16V240ZJC |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | China Railway DF4 DF4CK |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,650 kW (3,603 PS) |
| Top speed | 160 km/h |
| Starting effort | 167.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | China Railway DF4 DF4CK |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 7.40 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 21.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
