Products for Special Vehicles

8 TX - Powershift Transmission

Robust Lightweight for Oil and Gas Production

Key Facts

Master of performance

Application-specific design for oil and gas well-servicing

Lightweight champion

Best power-to-weight ratio

Power & strength

Speed independent power shifting even at high loads

What can 8 TX - Powershift Transmission provide?

If you are looking for an automatic transmission system for stationary pumping stations used for oil and gas production, you no longer have to make compromises: With the 8 TX, ZF has presented an innovation which is both lightweight, powerful, and durable thanks to its unique design.

Details

Functional powerhouse

ZF exactly customized the 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 powershift transmission because the 8 TX has been prepared for a power of 1,912 kW / 2,600 hp. 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.

Lightweight, powerful and durable

ZF integrated the complete control electronics directly into the transmission. Additional optimizations such as a clutch housing of aluminum make the ZF transmission the lightest transmission currently available in its class: It weighs only 1,273 kg / 2,806 lbs in a dry condition, including the clutch. Furthermore, it is of a very compact dimension with a length of 149 cm / 55.66 in and a height of 85 cm / 33.46 in. Regardless of that, the 8 TX offers a high level of flexibility: Two PTOs are also available. Also assembly is simplified with the ZF transmission because, thanks to its three-point linkage, it can be easily and precisely moved to the requested position.

Benefits

Making the difference
  • Perfectly designed for oil and gas production operations
  • Robust, compact and lightweight transmission (1,273 kg / 2,806 lbs)
  • The most lightweight transmission of its class (up to 2,600 hp)
  • Highest flexibility by high coverage with 8 gears
  • Unique design without torque converter
  • Systematically designed for maximum performance
  • Specifically turned torsional vibration damper Vdamp® included in scope of supply
  • Electronic monitoring of oil level, temperature, and others

Transmission functions

The 8 TX is a particularly efficient product that has been specially designed for use in oil and gas production. It surpasses its competitors in terms of power-to-weight ratio which leads to the highest flexibility for trailer manufacturers during vehicle assembly and compliance with country-specific requirements. Since it is electronically controlled via CAN bus, convenient operating features can be implemented.
Smart Operation Management
  • Activation management for coming online and pressure testing
  • Targeted control of pressure and volumetric flow rate
  • Quick system availability thanks to fast gear shifts
  • Smooth shifting thanks to automotive technology
  • Reliable and constant smooth system operation
Powershifting
  • Eight gears and very harmonious gear steps
  • High spread of gear ratios
  • Power shifting capability maintained even at high loads
  • Simple and robust design minimizes stress as well as wear on component parts
  • Precise pumping equipment monitoring and control with constant, smooth system operation (no speed fluctuations)
Thermo Management
  • Effective transmission warm-up for outside temperatures down to -40°C / °F
  • Easy connection to hot water circuit
Condition Management
  • State-of-the-art CAN communication (SAE J1939) and easy, global status monitoring
  • Online error management for real-time diagnosis
  • Modular programming options

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