| Vossloh G 2000 BB |
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A later version of the Vossloh G 2000 with the symmetric full width cab |
| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
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| Builder | Vossloh |
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| Build date | G2000: 2000–2003
G2000-2: 2003
G2000-3: 2003
G2000-4: 2004
G2000-5: 2005 |
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| Total produced | G2000: 20
G2000-2: 30
G2000-3: 16
G2000-4: 1
G2000-5: 1 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • UIC | B′B′ |
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| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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| Wheel diameter | 1,000 mm (39.37 in) / 920 mm (36.22 in) new/worn |
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| Length | 17.4 m (57 ft 1 in) |
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| Width | 3.08 m (10 ft 1+1⁄4 in) |
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| Height | G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 4.22 m (13 ft 10+1⁄8 in)
G2000-4, G2000-5: 4.25 m (13 ft 11+3⁄8 in) |
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| Loco weight | G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 87.3 t (85.9 long tons; 96.2 short tons)
G2000-4, G2000-5: 90 t (89 long tons; 99 short tons) |
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| Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
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| Fuel capacity | 5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal) |
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| Prime mover | G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: Caterpillar 3516 B-HD
G2000-4, G2000-5: MTU 20V 4000 R42 |
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| Transmission | Diesel-hydraulic: Voith L620reU2 (with KB 385 retarder for MTU engined variants) |
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| Loco brake | Air, Hydrodynamic brake |
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| Train brakes | Air |
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| Safety systems | ETCS |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
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| Power output | G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 2,240 kW (3,000 hp)
G 2000-4, G2000-5: 2,700 kW (3,600 hp) |
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| Tractive effort | G2000, G2000-2, G2000-3: 282 kN (63,000 lbf) at μ=0.33 (mass=87.3 t (85.9 long tons; 96.2 short tons))
G2000-4, G2000-5 :292 kN (66,000 lbf) at μ=0.33 (mass=90 t (89 long tons; 99 short tons)) |
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| Career |
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| Locale | Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Sweden, Denmark, Poland |
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The G 2000 BB is a four axle heavy shunting and mainline locomotive, designed by German company Vossloh and built at the former MaK plant in Kiel. At the time of its introduction in 2000 it was the most powerful hydraulic transmission locomotive in Vossloh's range.
