The MaK G 500 C is a 3-axle diesel-hydraulic locomotive (C wheel arrangement) built by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK) between 1966 and 1975 for shunting and service on industrial railways and in workshops. It was part of the second post-war MaK series, less powerful than its sister model the G 700 C, and introduced the use of Cardan joints for transmission instead of the earlier connecting rod transmission. The machines are known for their robustness, compactness and widespread use in industrial plants (steelworks, mines, ports, etc.), with many examples having had a long operational life and changed hands internationally.
The MaK G 500 C is a 3-axle diesel-hydraulic locomotive (C wheel arrangement) designed by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK) for shunting and industrial traction services.
- Produced between 1966 and 1975: it is one of the most versatile machines in the second-generation MaK series, thanks to its MaK 6 M 282 engine delivering approximately 390 kW (530 hp), featuring Voith hydraulic transmission with Cardan joints
- Mass of 55–60 t and maximum speed of 35–40 km/h: an ideal balance between power and compactness for rail yards, ports, steelworks and industrial lines
- Length of 9.86 m and robust build: features that make it perfect for operating in confined spaces and in demanding operating conditions
Technical specifications
Technical data sheet
The MaK G 500 C is a 3-axle diesel-hydraulic locomotive (C wheel arrangement) designed by Maschinenbau Kiel (MaK) for shunting and industrial traction services.
- Wheel arrangement-
- Installed powerapprox. 390 kW (530 hp)
- EngineMaK 6 M 282 (diesel)
- Maximum speedindicated at 30 km/h
- Weight60 t
- Brake weight G/P30t (P)
- Length between buffers 9860 mm
- Heightapprox. 4,100 mm
- Fuel tankindicated capacity 1400 L
- Transmission(with Voith gearbox and Cardan-joint transmission)
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