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China DF4
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Dalian and other Chinese works

China DF4

China Railways DF4

China · 1969

1969 · Dieselisation · Diesel

China DF4

Dongfeng 4 · DF4

In service · Co-Co

Specification

Specification plate for China DF4
ClassChina Railways DF4
NicknamesDongfeng 4, DF4
BuilderDalian and other Chinese works
Year introduced1969
Country builtChina
RegionChina
OperatorsChina Railway
EraDieselisation
Motive powerDiesel
RoleMixed traffic
UICCo′Co′
Wheel arrangementCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built5,700
PowerAbout 2,430–3,300 kW depending on the DF4B, DF4C or DF4D variant
Tractive effortHigh for a single-frame Co-Co; later variants were re-engined and re-geared
Top speed170 km/h · 106 mph
WeightAbout 138 tonnes for a typical DF4B
LengthAbout 21 m
StatusIn service

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