The Series 4000 is our masterpiece for the locomotive and railcar trainset segment. This engine provides clean power and pure profitability in all conditions.
The mtu Series 4000 has proven itself thousands of times and like its predecessors, the latest edition is a force to be reckoned with. Working for you. And for the environment.
Of EU emission requirements
First rail engine in its class with EU Stage IIIB
The Incredible Journey inside a mtu series 4000 Locomotive Engine
The Incredible Journey inside a mtu series 4000 Locomotive Engine
We listen closely to our customers' needs and find the drive system that is right for them. mtu engines are compact so they are easy to install and maintain. They deliver the maximum power required combined with a relatively low weight. The benefit of such an outstanding power-to-weight ratio is the reduced weight of the locomotive, which means less stress on the rails and the superstructure. When you choose an mtu rail engine for a passenger or freight locomotive, you never compromise on safety and reliability. The Series 4000 R03 engine has been designed and built to overcome the special demands placed on rail vehicles in all conditions and meets the highest standards in terms of quality, workmanship and performance.
This explains why the Series 4000 engines are among the toughest engines available today with over 600 million operating hours completed on regular scheduled services to date. At the same time, long maintenance intervals, maintenance-friendly concepts and low specific consumption rates keep life-cycle costs low – key factors for the cost-effective operation of rail vehicle fleets. mtu has developed Powerline as a modular system designed specifically to get the best out of the engine at all times.
It controls, monitors and displays all the functions of the rail vehicle‘s drive system on the driver‘s console, such as key operating data, engine speed, oil pressure and coolant temperature - plus more key components if required. Powerline is backed by the Capacitor Power System (CaPoS), a reliable and maintenance-free engine starter system with enhanced cold-start capabilities, a compact design and a service life that is five times longer than a conventional starter battery, yet significantly lighter in weight. mtu‘s Powerline system delivers whatever power you need, whenever you need it, right from startup.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation can reduce nitrogen oxide generation within the cylinder by 40 percent and more. mtu has designed a solution for compact integration of all EGR components into the PowerPack so that virtually no additional space is required. This enables customers to upgrade their railcars for compliance with the new emissions standards at no great expenditure.
Turbocharging enables mtu engines to achieve low fuel consumption and high power output across a wide speed range. Turbochargers are finely adjusted to suit the demands on the engine in terms of cost-effectiveness, performance, dynamic response and service life. Space-saving integration of turbochargers into the engine brings the customer the added benefits of compact railcar design.
mtu has been using common rail systems successfully for over 20 years now. Our mtu systems capability means we are able to exploit potential during the combustion process to help make engines especially clean and economical.
mtu Diesel Particulate Filters are capable of lowering soot emissions to levels that in some cases are well below the statutory limits. Statutory limits form part of the emissions concept.