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General Electric AC6000CW
In the horsepower race between GE and EMD, the last model built by GE was the AC6000CW. Its basis was the 7HDL-16 engine developed with the help of Deutz that delivered 6,250 hp , but was set at 6,000 hp in the locomo...
General
| Property | General Electric AC6000CW AC6000CW |
|---|---|
| Built | 1995-2001 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric AC6000CW AC6000CW |
|---|---|
| Length | 23.17 m |
| Wheelbase | 20.17 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.01 m |
| Service weight | 196 t |
| Adhesive weight | 196 t |
| Axle load | 32.7 t |
| Fuel capacity | 20,820 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric AC6000CW AC6000CW |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7HDL16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric AC6000CW AC6000CW |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 4,474 kW (6,083 PS) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h |
| Starting effort | 836.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric AC6000CW AC6000CW |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 22.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
