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title: "Locomotives - Couplers"
canonical: "/locomotives-couplers"
published: 2026-10-12
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# Locomotives - Couplers

## Frame

## Frame

**Rail**

**Locomotives**

**Couplers**

## Frame

### AAR

###### COUPLERS

##### AAR

**Customer benefits**

##### Automatic Coupler for Freight Locomotive

AAR E-Type knuckle Coupler for Freight Locomotive applications with high-energy dynamic capacity Draft Gear.

Designed also for semi-high-speed freight applications up to 120kph.

Includes transition screws for wagon coupling and it's compatible with AAR H-Type coupler heads.

### RK900

###### COUPLERS

##### Shunting RK900

**Customer benefits**

##### Shunting coupler for locomotive

Developed in 1939, it has a long service proven history in freight operations and it's certified by Deutsche Bahn (DB).

No manual coupling with a UIC draw hook is required and easy attachment to one of the locos.

The product is designed to be low-maintenance and to minimize wear.

### AAR H-TYPE

###### COUPLERS

##### AAR H-TYPE

**Customer benefits**

##### Automatic Coupler for Freight Locomotive

Automatic coupler with AAR H-type tight-lock coupler head with balanced draft gear.

The floating plate draft gears retain the advantages of a single-pack design and resolve the problem of longitudinal jerks.

It is also available with other AAR-type couplers.

**AAR coupler**

**RK900**

**AAR H-TYPE**

## Frame