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Danish State Railways MZ
After the DSB had already procured licensed American EMD locomotives from NoHAB in Sweden in the 1950s, another series of this type followed from 1967 with the MZ. The locomotive body and the traction motors were prod...
General
| Property | Danish State Railways MZ MZ (III) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1972-1974 |
| Manufacturers | NoHAB |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Danish State Railways MZ MZ (III) |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.00 m |
| Wheelbase | 16.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.00 m |
| Service weight | 125 t |
| Adhesive weight | 125 t |
| Axle load | 20.8 t |
Power plant
| Property | Danish State Railways MZ MZ (III) |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 20-645E3 |
| Engine type | V20 diesel |
Power
| Property | Danish State Railways MZ MZ (III) |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,867 kW (3,898 PS) |
| Top speed | 165 km/h |
| Starting effort | 390.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Danish State Railways MZ MZ (III) |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.14 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 22.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
