Sd70ace Tractive Effort
How much horsepower does a SD70ACe have?
SD70ACe is equipped with EMD's 16-710-G3C-T2 prime mover, rated at 4,300 horsepower (3,200 kW); later Tier 3 models are rated at 4,500 horsepower (3,400 kW), and have a thermal efficiency of almost 36%. They are rated at 157,000 lbf (700 kN) continuous tractive effort (191,000 lbf (850 kN) starting).
EMD SD70 series - Wikipedia
Is the SD70ACe still in production?
The EMD/Progress Rail SD70ACe is a six-axle, 4300- horsepower, AC-traction diesel locomotive which was first introduced in 2004, and was produced from 2005-2015. The SD70ACe is no longer in production in the United States due to its EMD 710 engine's failure to meet EPA Tier 4 emissions regulations.
EMD SD70ACe | Locomotive Wiki
The EMD (Electro Motive Division) SD70ACe (often nicknamed "Ace" or "The Ace" by most railfans, builders, and employees) is a type of six-axle, 16-cylinder, 4,300hp AC-traction diesel-electric locomotive which was first introduced in 2004 (the prototypes built the previous year), and has been in production since 2005 ...
EMD SD70ACe | Trains And Locomotives Wiki
What engine does the SD70ACe have?
The SD70ACe locomotive was introduced in 2005 for heavy-haul freight applications worldwide. This powerful and efficient locomotive integrates the world-class reliability of the EMD® 710 engine, EM2000 microprocessor control system and AC traction.
EMD® SD70ACe - Progress Rail