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Product Overview Marine Propulsion Systems

Transmissions for commercial & fast craft applications Transmissions for pleasure craft applications Transmission functionalities Thruster systems Control systems ZF aftersales-service for marine applications Smart propulsion

ZF is Propulsion. ZF is a global leader in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology. The company has a global workforce of 146,000 with approximately 230 locations in some 40 countries. ZF Marine is recognized as an outstanding and reliable partner for propulsion systems, supplying complete driveline systems as well as components for all types of vessels such as motor yachts, watersports boats, sailboats, government craft, high-speed ferries, workboats and commercial vessels, covering a power range from 10 to 12,000 kilowatts. The product portfolio...

Transmissions for commercial & fast craft applications ZF provides a complete line of compact, high performance transmissions, specially configured to meet designer’s requirements. Numerous ratios are available that perfectly match today’s medium- and high-speed diesel engines. Highest quality standards, intelligent design concepts and ease of maintenance ensure compliance with specified operating profiles at minimum down-time and life cycle cost

Fast craft applications Large motor yachts, superyachts, offshore supply vessels, government vessels and fast ferries are typical applications for this series of marine transmissions. It is characterized by an optimum powerto-weight ratio, capable of withstanding high loads under extreme operating conditions. Commercial applications With its outstanding ToughGear series ZF Marine provides a complete line of heavy-duty transmissions featuring robust cast iron housings built to ZF’s industry recognized “Class 1A” specification. Numerous ratios are available that perfectly match today’s...

Transmissions for commercial & fast craft applications Power range of ZF transmissions 0 ZF W103100 ZF W93300 ZF W83000 ZF W63000 ZF W43000 ZF W33100 ZF W17000 ZF W11000 ZF W10000 ZF W7600 ZF W5300 ZF W3000 ZF W2000 Engine power in kW (ZF Light, Medium, Continuous Duty) Transmission series ZF 83700 ZF 60000 ZF 53000 ZF 40000 ZF 30000 ZF 24000 ZF 23000 ZF 11000 ZF 10000 ZF 9000 ZF 8000 ZF 7600 ZF 5000 ZF 3000 ZF 2000 Engine power in kW (ZF Light, Medium, Continuous Duty)

Transmission configurations ToughGear transmission series Shallow case Semi deep case Deep case Shaft brake CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW CEW/EW Transmission series Shallow case Semi deep case Deep case ZF 3000 ZF 2000 ¹ Waterjet only / Abbreviations: PTI: power take-in, PTO: power take-out, PTH: power take home, A: down-angle, V: remote V-drive, C: coaxial, D: diagonal, NC: no clutch, NR: non-reversing, NR2: non reversing/ two shafts (input above output), NR2B: non-reversing/two shafts (input below output), NR2H:...

Transmissions for pleasure craft applications ZF offers a wide range of lightweight and robust transmissions suitable for all types of engines and propulsion systems, covering every application, such as motor yachts, cruisers, sport fishing vessels, watersports boats and sail boats, but also patrol boats, fishing and small commercial vessels.

While the mechanically operated “M”-series transmissions are typically installed in lower horsepower appli cations such as sailboats and river craft, they are also utilized in life saving applications such as lifeboats. ZF transmissions for pleasure craft applications are designed for both forward and reverse reduction operation. The mid-range transmissions are primarily employed in various types of pleasure craft including watersports boats, sport fishing vessels, cruisers and luxury motor yachts. Transmissions with higher power ratings are equipped with ZF Marine’s innovative SuperShift2...

Transmissions for pleasure craft applications Power range of ZF transmissions Transmission ZF 665 ZF 550 ZF 510 ZF 500 ZF 370 ZF 360 ZF 335 ZF 325 ZF 305 ZF 301 ZF 286 ZF 280 ZF 220 ZF 85 ZF 68 ZF 48 ZF 45 ZF 30 M ZF 25 ZF 25 M ZF 15 M ZF 12 M Engine power in kW (ZF Pleasure Duty)

Parallel offset Parallel offset Down angle Transmission configurations Transmission ZF 665 ZF 550 ZF 510 ZF 500 ZF 370 ZF 360 ZF 335 ZF 325 ZF 305 ZF 301 ZF 286 ZF 280 ZF 220 ZF 85 ZF 68 ZF 48 ZF 45 ZF 30 M ZF 25 ZF 25 M ZF 15 M ZF 12 M

Transmission functionalities In addition to their large variety and versatility ZF Marine transmissions deliver another strong asset in terms of their outstanding functionalities. Dynamic positioning capabilities Transmissions from ZF Marine are designed to work in the most demanding applications. Our systems are designed for the tough duty cycles that workboats face. The SuperShift2 and AutoTroll features, combined with ZF controls enable the propulsion system to respond quickly and with the right amount of thrust to hold the vessel’s position even in challenging weather conditions. For as...

clutch slip due to reduced clutch pressure n1 > n2 n1 = engine speed n2 = speed on secondary side of transmission clutch n3 = propeller speed PV = heat loss i = transmission ratio The ZF AutoTroll system provides infinitely variable propeller speed control when there is a need to run slower than the engine idle speed. AutoTroll allows operators to increase or reduce transmission slip to match the exact amount of thrust required during low speed operation for extended periods without risking damage to the transmission. Wind 10-15 knots Typical applications are: Slow speed cruising...

Propulsors Watersports boats, sport fishing vessels, cruisers, motor yachts, sailing yachts or commercial and fast craft vessels – different boat types require different types of propulsors. The ZF product range includes surface drives, sail boat propulsion and fixed pitch propellers, and thus, offers the right propulsion for every application. Bracket strut Propulsion shafting design In order to extract the full power of the engines, ZF is able to offer a large variety of essential parts starting from the transmission all the way to the custom designed propellers. Being able to provide...