Motive Power Industries MP1500D | 
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| Data Sheet Information Compiled by:   Jean-Denis Bachand | 
| New:  26 May 2008 | 
Artwork by:  Jean-Denis Bachand | 
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|  Engine Builder: Caterpillar  | 
Engine:  3512A  (4/EPA Tier 2) | 
|  Bore:  170 mm (6.7") | 
Stroke: 190 mm /(7.5") | 
|  RPM Max/Min: | 
1800/450 | 
| Engine Horsepower | 
1400 | 
| Main Generator: KATO | 
Model:  8P6.5-3000 | 
| Gear Ratio: 62:15  | 
Speed: 70 mph   | 
| Trucks:   4-Wheel | 
Configuration: B-B  | 
| Traction Motor Blowers: Delco (4) | 
Model: Electrical Drive | 
| Weight: 256,000 lbs | 
Traction Motors: GM D78B (4)   | 
| Tractive Effort (starting) 85,000 lbs @ 25% | 
Tractive Effort (continuous): 55,000 lbs @ 9.3mph | 
| Multiple Unit Capability: Yes | 
Dynamic Braking:  Yes | 
| Auxilary Generator:  GM D-18 | 
Alternator:  Newage | 
| Air Brake:  Westinghouse | 
Model:  26L | 
| Quantity Built:  38 
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Dates: 8/1996 to 3/1999 (incldues both MK/MP 1500D models) | 
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| Exterior Dimensions
 | MP1500D | 
| Total Length | 
56'-02" | 
| Wheel Diameter | 
40" | 
| Truck Wheel Base | 
9'-00" | 
| Height to Top Hood | 
13'-11" | 
| Height to Top Cab  | 
14'-06" | 
| Cab Width | 
10'-04" | 
| Hood Width | 
10'-01" | 
| Height of Walkway | 
8'-09.5" | 
| Walkway Width | 
4'-07.5" | 
| Center Bolster | 
31'-00" | 
| Center Front Truck to Front Pilot | 
2'-04.5" | 
| Center Rear Truck to Rear Pilot | 
2'-04.5"  | 
| Distance between Truck Centers | 
40'-00" | 
| Minimum Turning Radious | 
42 degrees  | 
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| Fuel Oil:  2500 (2700)
 | Lubricating Oil:  82 | 
| Engine Cooling Water: 41.4
 | Sand Capacity:  26 cu. ft. | 
Options: 
- Q-Tron QES LLL Microprocessor
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