Branch: Mineral oil<br> Segment: White petroleum rail tank cars<br> Load: Acetone, Petrol, Biodiesel, Butanol, Diesel, Heptane, Hexane, JET A1, Methanol
Features
The classic wagon for transporting light petroleum products in Eastern Europe.
Modern tanks mounted on extremely reliable underframes.
These wagons were the backbone of the VTG fleet for many years and still constitute a lucrative alternative newly built wagons.
Optimal utilization of C tracks at reasonable prices.
Technical details
| Tare weight | Approx. 23.4 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
| Clearance: outer wheelsets | Ca. 12,460 mm |
| Min. curve radius | 35 m |
| Brake | KE-GP 16“ |
| Brake block category | Gray cast iron |
| Tank material | Carbon steel (S355J2+N) |
| Nominal volume | Approx. 86 m³ |
| Forced ventilation | Mechanical, self-operating (linked to bottom valve) |
| Vapour return | Operated from bottom level on both sides, with pressure tight cap |
| Tank code | L4BH |
| Design temperature | -20/+50°C |
| Residue emptying | 1° slope angle and tank sump |