GKW 12
The GKW 12 is an automotive rail track vehicle providing approx. 150 kW of output.
The GKW 12 is equipped with a hydrostatic traction drive with a primary and secondary control system. It features axle drives with two mechanical regulating notches, a compressed air braking unit, which acts both directly and indirectly, and a comfortable, pleasantly heated, driving cab.
The GKW 12 is equipped with 3-gear planetary reversing gear with a hydodynamic torque converter and also a two-stage power take-off gear and creep-speed winch as well as a cardan drive on the driving shaft.
Technical data
Drive engine | 150 kw |
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Transit speed in both directions | max 80 km/h |
Working speed in both directions | 0-20 km/h |
Axle base | 5.0 m |
Track gauge | 1.435 m |
Weight | 20 t |


