| Owner (company): | Deutsche Bundesbahn |
| Type: | 218 |
| Category: | Diesel locomotive |
| Axle arrangement: | B' B' |
| Overall length: | 16400 mm |
| Maximum speed: | 140 km/h |
| Starting tractive effort: | 235 kN |
| Continuous output: | 1840 / 2060 kW |
| Manufacturer: | Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Henschel, MaK |
| Made in (Year): | 1968 - |
| Amount: | 418 |