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General Electric U20C
General Electric has been offering the U20C since 1964, which was primarily intended for use in developing countries with its low axle load and suitability for a wide variety of track gauges . According to GE's scheme...
General
| Property | General Electric U20C Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1964-2000 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 914 mm (Three feet); 1,000 mm (Meter gauge); 1,067 mm (Cape gauge); 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,600 mm (Irish broad gauge); 1,676 mm (Indian broad gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric U20C Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.85 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.44 m |
| Service weight | 88.9 t |
| Adhesive weight | 88.9 t |
| Axle load | 14.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 4,540 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric U20C Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-8T |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric U20C Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,491 kW (2,027 PS) |
| Top speed | 103 km/h |
| Starting effort | 264.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric U20C Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 16.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
