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Krauss-Maffei ML 4000
In search of more powerful diesel locomotives, the Denver & Rio Grande Western ordered three ML 4000 from Krauss-Maffei in Germany in 1961. With hydraulic power transmission and two high-speed Maybach engines with 2,0...
General
| Property | Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Built | 1961 |
| Manufacturers | Krauss-Maffei |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge); 1,000 mm (Meter gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.10 m |
| Service weight | 149.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 149.7 t |
| Axle load | 24.9 t |
Power plant
| Property | Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Engine | Maybach MD 870 |
| Engine type | 2x V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-hydraulic |
| Indicated power | 2,983 kW (4,056 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 400.3 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Krauss-Maffei ML 4000 first batch |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.67 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 19.9 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
