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A world of solutions.

requirement – in every environment. In all conditions. Anywhere in the world. For more than 90 years.

Every challenge is unique. Luckily, they are all manageable with MTU on your side. With future-oriented, clean and reliable rail drives, we offer a world of solutions for every individual

We’re with you for a lifetime.

MTU ValueCare products and services offer comprehensive, customized support to meet your unique needs and keep you rolling.

We’re with you for a lifetime.

Your Benefits

Systems expertise from the technology leader: established drive solutions from a single source
Economical for commuter trains – with the compact MTU PowerPack® for railcars
Powerful diesel engines for locomotives: economical, reliable - ensuring highest availability
Proven and tested technology, backed by 20,000 rail drive solutions with billions of kilometers in the field and 90 years of experience
Low operating costs due to low consumption, long maintenance intervals, and simple service
MTU ValueService: quick and knowledgeable support from our customer service
Worldwide service network with many support locations

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See our complete engine program.

MTU PowerPack® Series 1800

Configuration: 6H 1800
Rated Power: 315 – 390 kW (422 – 523 bhp)
Emissions Certification: EU Stage IIIA (Nonroad directive 97/68/EC) compliant; EPA Tier 3 (US Regulation 40 CFR 89) compliant; EU Stage IIIB (Nonroad directive 97/68/EC)

Your benefits:

Lower lifecycle costs (optimized fuel consumption and TBO’s)
Easy integration thanks to extremely compact design
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
Long-standing system expertise
Meets EU Stage IIIB emissions standards
Expert support from global MTU service network

MTUPowerPack Series 1600

Configuration: 12V 1600
Rated Power: 565 – 700 kW (758 – 939 bhp)
Emissions Certification: EU Stage IIIB (Nonroad directive 97/68/EC)

Your benefits:

Lower lifecycle costs (low fuel consumption and optimized TBO’s)
Easy integration thanks to extremely compact design
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
Long-standing system expertise
Meets EU Stage IIIB emissions standards
Expert support from global MTU service network

Series 1600

Configuration: 12V 1600 R50
Rated Power: 690 kW (925 bhp)
Emissions Certification: EU Stage IIIB (Nonroad directive 97/68/EC)

Your benefits:

Meets EU Stage IIIB emissions standards
Lower lifecycle costs (low fuel consumption and optimized TBO’s)
Engines performance map is matched to operator requirements
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
Extreme compact design
Expert support from global MTU service network

Series 4000

Configuration: 4000 R03 & 4000 R04
Rated Power: 1000 – 3300 kW (1341 – 4425 bhp)
Emissions Certification: EU Stage IIIA (Nonroad directive 97/68/EC); UIC IIIA Rail (Codex 624V); EU Stage IIIB (Nonroad directive 97/68/EC)

Your benefits:

Meets EU Stage IIIB emissions standards with significantly less fuel
Exceptional durability, availability and reliability
Proven technology – 4th generation of MTU’s common rail fuel injection system
Longer TBO’s
Extreme compact design
Excellent power-to-weight ratio
Decades of engineering expertise
Expert support from global MTU service network

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Special: MTU Series 4000. Legendary. Since 1996

MTU Drive Solutions for Rail Vehicles:

Locomotives

High performance and pure profitability:
MTU Series 1600 and 4000 diesel engines for engine room installation in locomotives or trainsets.

Railcars

Compact, complete and efficient:
MTU PowerPacks® - our established railcar drive systems with Series 1800 and 1600 diesel engines for underfloor or roof installation.

Customized diesel engines for special-purpose vehicles like tunnel emergency trains, fire and rescue trains, and snow blowers and for track-work and maintenance trains such as monitoring cars, tower motor cars, track renewal trains, and many others...

Repowering

Locomotive repowering: the economical alternative to new purchases. For low operating and maintenance costs, cleaner, quieter movement, and uptime and reliability at a new vehicle level.

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MTU ValueCare products and services offer comprehensive, customized support to meet your unique needs and keep you rolling.

A world of solutions.

We’re with you for a lifetime.

Your Benefits

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The MTU Hybrid PowerPack

Special: MTU Series 4000. Legendary. Since 1996

MTU Drive Solutions for Rail Vehicles:

Locomotives

Railcars

Special-Purpose Vehicles

Repowering

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