Automatic and turbo transmissions for rail vehicles
For more than 85 years, Voith Turbo Transmissions have been and still are reliably covering long distances worldwide. A great success – especially for our customers. Be part of the success story and benefit from Voith's proven technology.
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All benefits at a glance
- Robust, reliable and proven technology
- High power density
- Insensitive towards climatic influences
- Long service life
- Minimum maintenance expenditure
- Long-term spare parts availability
- Worldwide service network
Product portfolio
We are continuously developing our transmissions to ensure the highest quality and ideal fit to your needs. Our broad product portfolio therefore guarantees that you will find the optimum solution for your application.
Transmissions for new vehicles
Transmissions for diesel multiple units
T 211 re.4
- over 11 500 pieces delivered
- 80 - 120 km/h
- 350 kW / 2200 Nm rating
- the world's best-selling turbo transmission
- heavy rail aptitude
- flange-mounted at the engine
- optional flangeable retarder and power take-off
- vibration damper included
T 212 bre
- over 1000 pieces delivered
- 140 - 180 km/h
- 450 kW / 2700 Nm rating
- ideal for both railcars ans special purpose vehicles
- preferably for drives in underfloor arrangements
- flange-mounted at the engine
- integrated retarder
- optional power take-off
- vibration damper included
T 312 bre
- over 1500 pieces delivered
- 160 – 200 km/h
- 650 kW / 3700 Nm rating
- most performant transmission for high-speed railcars
- separate suspension, driven by cardan shaft
- integrated retarder
DIWARail
- over 4500 pieces delivered
- 100 – 140 km/h
- 320 kW / 2000 Nm rating
- highly efficient railcar transmission
- differential-converter and planetary gears
- flange-mounted at the engine
- integrated retarder
- vibration damper included
DIWARail NXT
- 100 – 140 km/h
- 320 kW / 2000 Nm rating
- highly efficient railcar transmission
- differential-converter and planetary gears
- flange-mounted at the engine
- integrated retarder
- vibration damper included
Transmissions for special purpose vehicles
S 111 re.2
- 80 - 120 km/h
- 250 kW / 1800 Nm rating
- combines compact design with low operating costs
- ideal for even the smallest installation spaces
- flange-mounted at the engine
L 220 reV2
- 350 kW maximum transmission input power
- allows the direct installation of high-performance hydrostatic pumps
- convincing performance even in the shunting mode
- optional flangeable retarder
- several power take-offs
L 311 reV2
- 650 kW maximum transmission input power
- one transmission for hydrodynamic drive or seven hydrostatic auxiliary systems
- specially developed for track laying vehicles
- able to convert the entire engine torque into hydrostatic drives
- optional flangeable retarder
- several power take-offs
Transmissions for existing vehicles
Transmissions for shunting locomotives
L 3r4 zseU2
- suitable for 3- and 4-axle shunting diesel locomotives with operating speeds up to 40 km/h
- design speed with a range-change gear up to 80 km/h recommended
- allows to maintain speeds at high accuracy
- controls constant speeds of 3 to 15 km/h
- hydrodynamic turbo reversing allows also change of driving direction and wearfree braking
L 4r4 zseU2
- suitable for 4-axle shunting diesel locomotives with operating speeds up to 50 km/h
- design speed with a range-change gear up to 100 km/h recommended
- allows to maintain speeds at high accuracy
- controls constant speeds of 3 to 15 km/h
- hydrodynamic turbo reversing allows also change of driving direction and wearfree braking
L 5r4 zseU2
- suitable for 4-axle multi-purpose diesel locomotives with shunting operation speeds up to 60 km/h
- design speed with a range-change gear for mainline operation up to 120 km/h recommended
- allows to maintain speeds at high accuracy
- controls constant speeds of 3 to 15 km/h
- hydrodynamic turbo reversing allows also change of driving direction and wearfree braking
Transmission for mainline and multi purpose locomotives
L 530 breU2
- 1 700 kW maximum transmission input power
- can be adapted easily to different engine constellations or special service conditions
- for multi-purpose services
- 3-converter characteristic ensures high tractive effort and optimal efficiency
- integrated retarder
L 620 reU2
- 2 700 kW maximum transmission input power
- dispose of a high performing hydrodynamic brake (optional)
- most powerful transmission for 4-axle locomotives
- high power density
LS 640 reU2
- 4 200 kW maximum transmission input power
- for 6-axle locomotives in mainline service
- can be equipped with two independently operated hydrodynamic brakes
- fully decoupled outputs ensure optimal performance characteristics when starting and when running
- highest power density
Drive control
The electronic control VTDC governs all functions of the turbo transmission and thus contributes to optimum operation. As an integrated drive control, it can also control the cooling system and diesel engine as well as ideally coordinate them with each other.
Interfaces and functions
Programming tool (WinFlash)
- Downloadable software for programming the VTDC and DTC control units
- Automatic programming after file selection
- PC software
Operating data acquisition system (VTBS)
- Operating data acquisition system for drive packages, turbo transmissions and cooling systems
- Provides the user with an accurate picture of the operating status of the drive system
- Reads operating data, statistics and error messages
- Configures records
- Acquisition of data on the vehicle
- PC software
I/O CAN gateway
- IO extension for VTDC and DTC
- Processes analog and digital signals
- Mounting inside the vehicle
- Translates vehicle control signals into CAN messages
- Ideal for vehicles without CAN bus interface
D-IF Diagnostic interface
- Diagnostic interface for VTDC and DTC
- Mounting inside the vehicle
- Convenient programming and diagnostic interface
- Interface optionally available with real-time clock
References
Power transmission oils
Our power transmission oils are specifically designed for Voith products and ideally suited to its range of application. Consequently, Voith power transmission oils make for a more efficient operation and a long service life of your transmissions.
Please only use lubricants approved by Voith. In this way, your transmission runs and runs and runs …
Voith Service for automatic and turbo transmissions
- Everything from a single source: development, design, production – and service!
- Decades of product experience as an original equipment manufacturer and service provider
- Fast and smooth cooperation and best service thanks to a worldwide network of service locations
- Long-term partnership and planning security are guaranteed due to longstanding corporate stability