DF8B Diesel Locomotive

Power: >3000kW

Source: DateTime: 2021-07-15

 

DF8B AC-DC electric transmission diesel locomotive is used for main line freight transportation on standard gauge railway, which has been exported to Iran and Gabon, etc. The locomotive adopts double driver's cabs and inside corridor structure, equipped with a 16V240ZJA diesel engine, with a service power of 3680KW and a maximum running speed of 100km/h. The locomotive can meet the requirements of heavy-duty and high-speed freight transportation on busy main lines, and has variable axle load for different line’s axle load selection.

Main Technical Parameters

Application Main line freight transportation Track Gauge 1435mm
Axle Arrangement C0-C0 Wheel Diameter 1050 mm
Axle Load 25t (23t) Locomotive Service Weight 150t (138t)
Max. Service Output of Diesel Engine 3680 kW Min. Negotiable Curve Radius 145 m
Max. Running Speed 100 km/h Continuous Speed 31.2 km/h
Max. Starting Tractive Effort 480 kN Continuous Tractive Effort 340 kN
Fuel Capacity 9000 L Oil Capacity 1200 kg
Sand Capacity 800 kg Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) 22000mm×3304mm×4736mm