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New South Wales class 73
In 1969, the New South Wales government initially ordered 20 diesel-hydraulic shunters, which were soon supplemented by 30 more. The engine came from Caterpillar and the transmission from Voith. They were used almost ...
General
| Property | New South Wales class 73Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1970-1973 |
| Manufacturers | Walkers |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | New South Wales class 73Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 11.99 m |
| Wheelbase | 8.08 m |
| Service weight | 49.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 49.8 t |
| Axle load | 12.4 t |
Power plant
| Property | New South Wales class 73Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Caterpillar D379B |
| Engine type | V8 diesel |
Power
| Property | New South Wales class 73Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 522 kW (710 PS) |
| Top speed | 64 km/h |
| Starting effort | 111.2 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | New South Wales class 73Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.39 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
