 96 of the class form the HLE 18 class, 24 units fitted with an automatic central coupler form the SNCB HLE 19 class.An order for 60 units, value €211 million, was placed in December 2006 for delivery between January 2009 and June 2010.In December 2008, an option to order 60 more locomotives was exercised for an amount of € 222M, for delivery between June 2010 and April 2012.