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General Electric C30-7 and C36-7
The C30-7 and C36-7 were upgraded variants of the “Universal Series” models U30C and U36C, originally with the same power output. The C30-7 still had the 16-cylinder 7FDL-16 engine, producing 3,000 hp . 1,087 were bui...
General
| Property | General Electric C30-7 and C36-7 C36-7 (late) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1978-1989 |
| Manufacturers | General Electric, GE do Brazil, A Goninan & Co. |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | General Electric C30-7 and C36-7 C36-7 (late) |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.50 m |
| Wheelbase | 16.61 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.14 m |
| Service weight | 166.3 t |
| Adhesive weight | 166.3 t |
| Axle load | 27.7 t |
| Fuel capacity | 11,356 l () |
Power plant
| Property | General Electric C30-7 and C36-7 C36-7 (late) |
|---|---|
| Engine | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | General Electric C30-7 and C36-7 C36-7 (late) |
|---|---|
| Indicated power | 2,796 kW (3,802 PS) |
| Top speed | 113 km/h |
| Starting effort | 431.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | General Electric C30-7 and C36-7 C36-7 (late) |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.78 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 16.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
