These locomotives are mainly used for
- Field works with soft ground
- Passenger transport on limited lines
They are usually requested in the range 3-30 tonnes and diesel
engines up to 200 kW (260HP).
They are equipped with hydrodynamic (torque converter/ powershift)
or hydrostatic transmissions.
The locomotives are fully customised. Various types of special
equipment and functions can be provided, such as:
- Reduction of exhaust emissions (particulate filter, catalytic
converter)
- Operation in multi traction (coupled and synchronised to
be operated by one driver)
- Wheel slide detection
- Electroic control with integrated gear shifting and brake
control
- Remote Control Systems
- Automatic coupling devices
Typical locomotives used in peat fields
- Very long tradition
- Can be built with microcontroller PLC control
- To run synchronised in tandem and with remote control
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