ZF exactly customized the new 8 TX to these specific requirements in high pressure pumping applications. It offers eight gears and particularly harmonious gear transitions as well as a high spread of gear ratios. Together with the very robust basic design, this minimizes both component stress and wear and results in a reliable, durable transmission with very low life cycle costs.
More than anything else, it ensures a precise control of the pumping station. The latter can be highly powerful with the new ZF automatic transmission because the 8 TX has been prepared for a power of 1,912 kW / 2,600 hp and an input of up to 10,500 Nm / 7,744 ft-lb. What makes it literally unique, however, is its special design: Thanks to state-of-the-art BUS communication and modular programming possibilities, the ZF transmission operates without a torque converter. Trouble-free continuous operation is ensured by a flexible coupling with the latest damping technology which prevents the transfer of engine vibrations. Furthermore, the 8 TX dissipates less heat thanks to its sophisticated design.