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General Electric ES40DC, ES44DC and ES44AC
United States | 2003
5,405 produced
Union Pacific ES44AC No. 7767 in front of SD70ACe No. 8921 on September 12, 2015 in Denton, Texas
Union Pacific ES44AC No. 7767 in front of SD70ACe No. 8921 on September 12, 2015 in Denton, Texas
Michael Barera

For the EPA Tier 2 emissions standard, GE developed the new Evolution Series engine, also known as “GEVO”. By far the most successful variant, with almost 3,900 locomotives sold, is the ES44AC, the successor to the AC4400CW with three-phase traction motors. The Union Pacific is the largest operator with 1,234 locomotives, of which 296 are ES44AH with heavier weight of 432,000 pounds. For customers who still preferred DC powered locos, the 4,000 hp ES40DC and 4,400 hp ES44DC were offered. For Australian customers, the ES44ACi and ES44DCi were offered, which have better cooling.

VariantES40DCES44DCES44AC
General
Built2004-20082005-20102003-2019
ManufacturerGeneral Electric
Axle configC-C 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length73 ft 2 in
Rigid wheelbase13 ft 2 in
Service weight416,000 lbs
Adhesive weight416,000 lbs
Axle load69,333 lbs
Boiler
VariantES40DCES44DCES44AC
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-electric
Top speed70 mph
Starting effort142,000 lbf183,000 lbf
EngineGE GEVO-12
Engine typeV12 diesel
Fuel5,000 us gal (diesel)
Engine output4,000 hp (2,983 kW)4,400 hp (3,281 kW)
Calculated Values
diesel locomotive
freight
GE Evolution
three-phase AC
last changed: 03/2023
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