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C30-7A Technical Information



General

Built in 1984
Weight- 389,000lbs
Maximum Curvature Per Single Unit- 21 °

Engine

Model- 7FDL
Traction Motors-752AF

Performance

Horsepower- 3000
Maximum Continuous Tractive Effort- 97,000lbs
Minimum Continuous Speed- 8.8mph
Maximum Speed- 70mph
Dynamic Brake- Extended Range Flat Dynamic, 3 Speed

Capacities

Fuel- 4000 gallons

Air Brake Equipment

Schedule- 26-L

Trucks

Gear Ratio- 83:20

Special Features

Radio Provision- All Channel Clean Cab Radio
Cab Heater- Electric
Toilet System- Chemical
Snow Plow- Short Hood Only
Self Load Test Equipped
Harmon Select-A-Power Equipped
Cab Signal Equipped
Hump Control Equipped
Alignment Control Coupler Equipped
6550-6552 Type 2 Power Knockout
6553-6599 Type 1 Power Knockout
Wheel Flange Lubricator Equipped
Posted In
GE C30-7A

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