C40-8

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C40-8

Production Dates December 1987 to December 1992
Total Built 581
Length 70 feet 8 inches
Engine 7FDL16
Horsepower 4,000
Alternator GMG187
Traction Motors 752AG
Weight 400,000

The air reservoirs are mounted on the right side of the engine below the frame.   Similar to the final versions of the C39-8.

 

C40-8M

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Production Dates Feburary 1990 to March 1994
Total Built 84
Length 71 feet 8 inches
Engine 7FDL16
Horsepower 4,000
Alternator GMG187
Traction Motors 752AH
Weight 388,000-395,000

The C40-8M has a full-cowl carbody.  Also the CN-design North American cab with four-piece windshield.  Note: CN calls this unit an EF-640b.  E=GE(manufacture); F=road freight unit; 6=the number of axles;  40=horsepower times 100(4,000); b=the number of the order from the manufacture.

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C40-8W

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Production Dates December 1989 to November 1994
Total Built 903
Length 70 feet 8 inches
Engine 7FDL16
Horsepower 4,000
Alternator GMG187
Traction Motors 752AH
Weight 394,000-400,000

The C40-8W features the two-piece windshield.  Some orders are equipped with split cooling system.

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C41-8W pictured below.

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