Electrification
ELECTRIFICATION
In line with the maxim “Vision Zero”, ZF’s objective is to reduce not only accidents and downtimes due to failures, but also emissions to zero. Above all in the agricultural field, this target is always linked to a sustainable increase in productivity.
ZF is constantly advancing vehicle electrification and has meanwhile come to be known as the world champion of variation with its many integrated system solutions. In fact, ZF now offers the broadest range of hybrid and all-electric drive solutions for almost every vehicle segment. ZF supplies complete electrification systems for agricultural machinery manufacturers from one source. These are based on the new generator module TERRA+ in combination with the corresponding power electronics.
Electrification of Tractors, Implements & Compact Vehicles
System optimization through electrification
- Boosting productivity and availability – "Traction Optimization" – traction management and electric traction on implements themselves deliver improved payload, respectively reduction of wheel slip
- Zero emissions – "BEVs or FCEVs" – all-electric tractors operated by batteries or fuel cells make zero-emission tractor operation a reality
Electrified CVT transmissions for tractors
eTERRAMATIC - the innovation by ZF
Compared to conventional CVT transmissions, power-split continuously variable transmissions offer potential for further performance improvements in the work process.
Supported by the functional integration of the electric power take-off (ePTO) in a electrified drive train (eCVT), these contribute to the optimization of system costs and vehicle integration. The special feature here is that the variator, consisting of two electric motors, is responsible for both the drive and thus the control of the transmission ratio as well as the generator functionality.
Electrification for implements
In combination with appropriate traction management, systems with electric traction drives on implements offer significant advantages when it comes to applications on loose ground. System optimization with electrically distributed traction management has the potential to boost both productivity and tractive effort. To encourage the breakthrough in terms of the performance required from electric traction drives on implements, the development of a modular drive system was necessary with the best possible potential for synergies with other applications.
ZF-eTRAC eTDW 80: Electrical single-wheel drive for agricultural applications
- Compact high integration motor design
- Dual motor cooling system (air, water-glycol)
- Integrated brake control system
Advantages
- Electrification Increased productivity thanks to potentially larger work equipment
- Higher constant driving and working process speed
- Optimized slip control (traction management)
- Improved traction, increased driving safety, ground conservation
- Use of a lighter tractor with same implement
- Possible application of more powerful implement at unchanged tractor size
Electrification for trailers
Commercial vehicles and off-road machinery should be fast and effective as well as – today more than ever – clean and quiet. Manufacturers and agricultural contractors demand low-cost, low-emission vehicles. Especially for conventional driveline arrangements, ZF offers its eTRAC electric central drive with increased power and 3-speed powershift transmission.
Electrification for Compact Vehicles
Electric central drive eTRAC
- A ‘best in class solution’ for power density in electric yard tractor
- The solution is unrivalled on the market in the 20 kW (continuous performance) and 48 V performance classes
- New, high-speed transmission complements the ZF modular kit
- The use of liquid coolant in the traction motor and the power electronics also ensures continued performance in agricultural use.
Electric bevel gear drive for field robots: eTRAC GK series
- Steer-Drive systems for field robots
- Patented ZF hypoid toothing provides the customer with optimum performance (torque capacity), service life and high ratio in a minimal installation space
- Minimum maintenance required thanks to durable transmission components
- Low noise level
