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Choose 7FDL Engines from GE for your applications

Number of Cylinders
Stroke Cycle
Cylinder Arrangement
Bore
Diesel-Electric Freight Locomotives Stroke
7FDL engines power GE’s market-leading DASH 8, DASH 9
and AC4400 locomotives around the world. Compression Ratio
Power Output at 1050 RPM
Continuous
Maximum
Dimensions/Weights
Passenger Locomotives Height (With Exhaust Stack)
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The innovative GENESIS series of passenger locomotives Length
from GE use 7FDL engines.
Width
Weight (Dry)
7FDL8 7FDL12 7FDL16 Rail
8 12 16
4 4 4
45-Degree V 45-Degree V 45-Degree V
228.6 mm (9 in) 228.6 mm (9 in) 228.6 mm (9 in)
266.7 mm (10.5 in) 266.7 mm (10.5 in) 266.7 mm (10.5 in)
15.7 to 1 15.7 to 1 15.7 to 1
1525 kw (2045 bhp)
1678 kw (2250 bhp)
2290 kw (3070 bhp)
2515 kw (3375 bhp)
3060 kw (4100 bhp)
3355 kw (4500 bhp)
Proven. Tough.
The 7FDL™ Locomotive Diesel Engine
2.87 m (113 in) 2.98 m (117 in) 2.98 m (117 in)
3.26 m (128.5 in) 3.97 m (156.5 in) 4.90 m (193 in)
1.74 m (68.5 in) 1.74 m (68.5 in) 1.74 m (68.5 in)
12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) 15,849 kg (34,940 lbs) 19,736 kg (43,510 lbs)

Global Partnerships
GE has licensing and joint development agreements with
partners worldwide who use the 7FDL engine as the prime
mover of their locomotives.

A 7FDL engine undergoes rigorous performance testing in one of the

five state-of-the-art test cells at GE’s Grove City, Pennsylvania, engine
manufacturing facility. Six Sigma quality principles guide all GE
Modernized Fleets engineering and manufacturing processes.
7FDL engines have been installed on global locomotive fleets
To learn more about the 7FDL engine and other locomotive products
modernized by GE, including Russian-built TE10 and TE114
and services from GE, visit us at getransportation.com
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locomotives around the world fuel savings from your 7FDL engines
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horsepower, diesel-electric locomotives for recommends engine overhauls on a regular basis. Overhauls
also let you take advantage of the latest upgrades.
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the 7FDL engine. 7FDL engines overhauled and upgraded by GE, customers
gain improved reliability and horsepower as well as fuel Fuel Savings
The 7FDL Engine is a high-compression, four-stroke, savings of up to 15%. 15%
medium-speed, turbo-diesel engine designed specifically
for locomotive applications. The engine is available in
8-cylinder, 12-cylinder and 16-cylinder designs.

It works harder.
The 7FDL is proven in operation at altitudes over 3000
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feature often underestimated by other suppliers who try to
adapt their engines to locomotive service.

It goes longer.
The 7FDL is capable of running for millions of cost-effective
kilometers. On the 16-cylinder 7FDL engine, for example,
overhaul of most components is unnecessary until the
engine reaches 26,000 megawatt hours or about eight
years of operation in the most demanding environments.

It runs smarter.
A high-capacity turbocharger, efficient combustion system
and electronic fuel injection all combine in the 7FDL engine
to offer superior fuel and lube oil consumption capabilities
while meeting strict emissions levels. The 7FDL complies
with EPA, Kyoto and UIC standards.

Modernize your locomotives Benefits of 7FDL Modernization

To increase your railway’s productivity
With locomotives modernized by GE, you get longer
service life, improved performance, higher reliability
and lower life cycle costs.
The 7FDL engine is the global rail industry’s choice for
motive power in modernized locomotives. In nearly 20
countries around the world, from Brazil to Kazakhstan,
Indonesia to Mongolia, the 7FDL is at the center of GE’s
locomotive modernization kit.
TE10 Customer Experience
Longer Overhaul Period
Lower Maintenance Costs
Lower Fuel Consumption
Higher Locomotive Reliability
Lower Lube Oil Consumption
13% Choose GE parts High-Performance Turbocharger
The 7FDL engine uses a single free-
To improve locomotive spinning, exhaust-driven turbocharger
17% that provides air to the cylinders at
utilization and lower approximately four times atmospheric
20% pressure. Tunnel conditions of more than
life cycle costs 65°C (150°F) put unusual demands on
67% turbochargers. We worked with GE
Aircraft Engines to develop a turbo-
80% charger that handles these conditions
while providing efficiency and reliability.
Welded Head-Liner Assemblies
Higher peak firing pressures create
greater stress on the head-to-liner seal.
7FDL steel heads and liners have a full-
penetration weld that eliminates the
upper liner seal. This one-piece design
minimizes the effects of heat and stress
and prevents leaks. The heads have
welded stainless steel valve seats and
valve rotators to ensure uniform seating
and even wear.
High-Strength Pistons
Forged steel crowns on the engine’s
pistons effectively resist high stress and
heat conditions. The piston crown is
bolted to aluminum-alloy skirts for
lighter weight and increased material
recovery in overhauls. The piston uses
two rings for compression and a third
ring for oil control.
Solid Engine Block
The 7FDL engine block features a sturdy
one-piece cast iron construction. Oil
passages are cast into the frame to
reduce the potential for leaks. No
cooling water, intake air or exhaust
gases touch the frame. Access doors can
be quickly removed for easy inspection
of bearings and other internal crankcase
components.
Heavy-Duty Crankshaft
The engine’s one-piece crankshaft is
forged from high-quality steel and
nitride-hardened for long life. Journal
surfaces are precision ground, and all
bearing surfaces are force-fed with
lubricating oil. Welded counterweights
ensure reliability and reflect the overall
solid engine structure.