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General Electric U9B, U12B and U13B
The U9B and U12B were among the first and also the lightest models in the Universal series. The shorter end also formed a high hood and thus limited the view of the track, but there were full driver's desks in both di...
| General Electric U9B, U12B and U13BRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | |
| Built | 1957-1962 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | BoBo |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 14135 mm |
| Service mass | 54431 kg |
| Top speed | 89 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Cooper-Bessemer FWB-6L |
General
| Property | General Electric U9B, U12B and U13BRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1957-1962 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric U9B, U12B and U13BRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.14 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.12 m |
| Service mass | 54.4 t |
| Adhesion mass | 54.4 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.44 m |
| Axle load | 13.6 t |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric U9B, U12B and U13BRemove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cooper-Bessemer FWB-6L |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric U9B, U12B and U13BRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 738 kW (1,003 PS) |
| Top speed | 89 km/h |
| Starting effort | 120.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric U9B, U12B and U13BRemove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.45 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
