description Progress Rail EMD 710ECO Overview
The EMD 710ECO is a Progress Rail repower solution for modernizing older diesel locomotives, rather than a single locomotive model. It replaces an older engine and control system with an EMD 710-series engine, and Progress Rail offers the work as an installation kit or a complete repowered locomotive. The product page lists low emissions, fuel savings of up to 25 percent, lubricant savings of more than 50 percent, increased adhesion, and up to 90 percent parts commonality with an existing fleet. It is intended for operators extending the service life of older locomotives.
help Progress Rail EMD 710ECO FAQ
Is the Progress Rail EMD 710ECO a complete locomotive model?
No. The EMD 710ECO is a repower solution for modernizing older diesel locomotives, not one standalone locomotive model.
What does the EMD 710ECO replace?
The system replaces an older engine and control system with an EMD 710-series engine and updated controls. The goal is to modernize an existing locomotive rather than replace the entire fleet.
Who supplies the EMD 710ECO repower solution?
Progress Rail offers the EMD 710ECO as part of its locomotive modernization work. The company can provide either an installation kit or a complete repower service.
What does 710ECO refer to in the product name?
The 710 refers to the EMD 710 engine series used in the repower package. ECO identifies the modernization solution, which combines the replacement engine with a newer control system.
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