G1700 BB

G 1700 BB or Am 843
 
Build date 2002–[1]
Total produced >100[1]
 
Specifications
Configuration:
​ • UIC B′B′
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in),
1,668 mm (5 ft 5 21⁄32 in)
Wheel diameter 1,000 mm (39.37 in) (new)
Minimum curve 60 m (197 ft)
Wheelbase 7.400 m (24 ft 3.34 in) (bogie center distance)
7.700 m (303.15 in) (bogie center distance)
Length 14.700 m (578.74 in)
15.200 m (49 ft 10.43 in)
Width 3.080 m (10 ft 1.26 in)
Height 4.220 m (13 ft 10.14 in)
Loco weight 80–88 t (79–87 long tons; 88–97 short tons)
Fuel capacity 3,500 or 4,400 L (770 or 970 imp gal; 920 or 1,160 US gal)
Prime mover MTU 12V4000R20
CAT 3512B-HD
CAT 3512B DI-TA SCAC
Transmission Hydraulic / cardan shaft (Voith)
L 5R4 zU2*
L 620 reU2¤
L 5R4 zseU2†‡[2]
MU working optional
Loco brake Disc brake
 
Performance figures
Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output 1,500 kW (2,000 hp)*† or 1,700 kW (2,300 hp)
Tractive effort Starting 291 kN (65,000 lbf) @90 t (89 long tons; 99 short tons), μ=0.33