| Owner (company): | Deutsche Bundesbahn |
| Line number: | 201 001-171, 201 202-896 |
| Category: | Diesel locomotive |
| Power transmission: | Hydraulic transmission |
| Axle arrangement: | B' B' |
| Overall length: | 13940 mm |
| Bogie wheelbase: | 2300 mm |
| Traction wheel diameter: | 1000 mm |
| Weight: | 64000 kg |
| Maximum speed: | 100 km/h |
| Continuous output: | 741 kW |
| Made in (Year): | 1966 - |
| Amount: | 255 |
| Fuel tank: | 2600 l |
| Water: | 2000 l |
| Motor(s): | MWJ 12 KVD 21 A II |
| Brake: | Kbr mZ |
| Heating system: | Steam |