INNOVATIONS

OF GREAT VALUE
ZF-EFFICIENCY PACKAGE
 LESS CONSUMPTION Full utilization of the EFFICIENCY

PACKAGE options for transmissions and axles allow

fuel savings of up to 15 %.

15 %

efficie
Increased efficiency
for your driveline
During hard, practical application the driver and the construction
machine form one unit. It is only when each is perfectly matched
to the other that the heaviest work can be carried out.

ZF is a renowned specialist for and maintenance costs for the ve-

driveline technology and recog- hicle owner. This approach makes it
nized worldwide as an innova- possible to reconcile the frequently
tive systems supplier for off-road conflicting demands for:
machinery. For many years already,
ZF driveline and chassis systems less fuel and oil consumption
have proven themselves in meeting reduced component wear
the challenges of the market. The increased productivity
optimally matched system compo- enhanced comfort
nents – ZF transmissions and axles extended service intervals
– already provide a high level of ef- noise reduction
ficiency and ease of handling which higher levels of automation
is brought to perfection with new improved shift quality
additional features and functions: easier operation
The ZF EFFICIENCY PACKAGE.
With the EFFICIENCY PACKAGE
The options of the package pro- ZF consolidates its competence
vide increased productivity and in the transmission, axle and func-
enhanced operating and driving tions development, thus offering
comfort for the operator associated more than the sum of individual
with a reduction of the operating advantages.

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 THE COMPONENTS OF THE EFFICIENCY PACKAGE
The core element of the Efficiency Package is a 5-speed transmission and ERGOLOCKUP,
a lock-up converter which enables direct drive already at low speeds. Further features
are the automated differential lock (ERGOTRACTION) and the new clutch cut-off function
POWERINCH. Additional functions are improved tractive and power management via engine
de-rate and operating mode selection.

ency
ZF-ERGOPOWER ZF-ERGOLOCKUP
5-speed automatic transmission torque converter lock-up clutch

Low speed
brake

ZF-ERGOTRACTION ZF-ERGOCONTROL
differential lock management transmission Control Unit

ZF underlines its system com- 40 % higher productivity more protective features reduce
petence with the EFFICIENCY The productivity of man and ma- down time and service costs.
PACKAGE which includes many chine is the most important factor
benefits due to perfectly matched for the costs per ton of moved dirt. 60 % more fuel efficiency
components: The perfect interplay between all The amount of material the ma-
relevant ZF components help reduc- chine can move per liter fuel indi-
15 % less fuel consumption ing production costs. cates the fuel efficiency. With ZF
The fuel consumption of a vehicle this efficiency is increasing extreme-
gets more and more important as 15 % less service costs ly due to high performance, comfort
the costs for fuel will increase due A machine in the work shop costs for the driver and high flexibility.
to shortage of resources. The fea- money and is not productive. ZF As a result you will save transit and
tures of the EFFICIENCY PACKAGE product quality, intelligent driveline material handling time.
lead to fuel savings of up to 15 %. management options, and many

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ZF EFFICIENCY PACK AGE.
BOOST YOUR PRODUCTIVITY.

The modules of the EFFICIENCY PACKAGE not only reduce consumption

and emissions, they also increase the service life of the components. The
simple operation supports the driver in all working situations.

A five-speed transmission is at the heart of the Effi- be operated in 100% direct drive mode at almost all
ciency Package, meaning fuel savings can be guaran- driving conditions which means no losses in the torque
teed due to engine speed reduction, higher productivity converter.
through better driving performance and higher shift Advantage: Depending on the application conditions,
quality, noise reduction and, last but not least, a higher the fuel consumption can be reduced by 10 % to 15 %.
number of gears which is the future standard. A realistic fuel consumption reduction of 5 liters per
The ZF-ERGOPOWER provides additional possibilities operating hour would mean a saving of 100,000 liters
for connecting an electronic driveline management, for a fleet of 10 wheel loaders with an average of just
thus enabling vehicle-specific controls. 2000 h per year.

Optimized power transfer with ZF-ERGOLOCKUP More savings and comfort with ZF-ERGOTRACTION
ZF-ERGOLOCKUP ensures that at low speeds already Standard self-locking differentials are purely torque
the converter lock-up clutch is applied. The optimum dependent and interfere in many drive conditions.
effect of this function is of particular benefit to trans- Manual operated diff-locks are fully operator dependent
missions with 5 gears, since in this case the converter hence misused in many cases. ZF-ERGOTRACTION,
lock-up clutch can be kept closed when shifting gears. the automatic diff-lock control and ZF hydraulic power-
ZF-ERGOLOCKUP features Direct Drive whenever pos- shift differentials, is the state of the art solution for
sible. The torque converter is only in operation when wheel loaders.
really needed through automatic t/c-mode selection Advantages: This innovation protects the drive system
and proportional pressure modulation. Hence the ZF- components and the tires whilst offering 100 % tractive
ERGOPOWER 5-speed transmission with lock-up can effort. It also contributes to a significant fuel saving.

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MORE EFFICIENCY With the ZF-ERGOPOWER 5-speed transmission and
ZF-ERGOLCKUP fuel consumption can be reduced by 10 % to 15 %.

ZF-ERGOPOWER transmission with 5 gears Torque converter lock-up clutch W 400 WK TD

EFFICIENCY WITH TORQUE CONVERTER

5 100 %

4 max. 90 % 100 %
transmission gear

ZF 5-speed with lock-up:

100 % torque already in 2nd gear,
3 max. 90 % 100 %
no losses
Since any kind of hydraulic power
transfer generates high levels of fuel
consumption, it must only be used 2 max. 90 % max. 90/100 %
where explicitly required. Therefore,
after the setting off process, a torque
converter lock-up clutch ensures
that the torque flow between the 1 max. 90 % max. 90 %
engine and the transmission can be
designed in a loss-free and thus,
4-speed transmission ZF 5-speed transmission
completely direct way (Direct Drive).
with lock-up

open T/C lock-up

Learn more about the

ZF Efficiency Package.
Watch the animation on
your smartphone.

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 TRANSMISSION OPTIONS Additional functions to the Efficiency Package
core functions make construction machinery and construction site
vehicles even more efficient and powerful.

ZF POWERINCH
The intelligent clutch cut-off function
POWERINCH is an advanced driveline
management feature to improve loader without POWERINCH
application such as truck loading and

average brake power

tight corner operation by limiting vehicle
tractive effort in hydraulic stall condi-
tions to the minimum required to hold
the vehicle and not to the maximum
available. The POWERINCH dynamically
adjusts the clutch cut-off point depend- reduction in
brake power
ing on transmission output torque and
brake pressure. It enables the control of
the vehicle drawbar pull via the brake
pedal, independent of engine speed. with POWERINCH
The result is improved productivity and
reduced fuel consumption as well as
reduced loading of the service brakes.

ZF ENGINE DE-RATING
Prevention of torque spikes through cut-off by engine de-rating
active engine control via CAN.
limit
Torque reduction in first gear (partic-
ularly in stall conditions) can be pro-
torque

vided, so that the maximum desired

drawbar pull is not exceeded. The
engine de-rating during shuttle shift
reduces the energy dissipation in the
clutches and contributes to lower
fuel consumption. Engine de-rating
leads to reduced fuel consumption,
overload protection, better controlled time
drawbar pull and improved service
life of the driveline.

OPERATING MODE SELECTION

This additional function provides
a selection of shift-point curves to ECONOMY MODE POWER MODE
accommodate various operating
n_Engine [rpm]

conditions or multiple engine curves. gear X

Its advantages include reduced fuel
consumption and noise emissions,
downshift
upshift

as well as optimised travelling per-

formance. gear X+1

velocity [mph]

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AXLE OPTIONS The differential lock management ZF-ERGOTRACTION
provides traction in all situations and on all surfaces, which is decisive
to reduce component wear and increase productivity.

ZF-ERGOTRACTION
This feature for axle control offers a
differential lock management which
governs the interwheel differential locks
in wheel loaders. The ERGOPOWER
transmission control provides automatic
engagement and disengagement of the
powershift differentials. ZF offers the
full range of MT-L 3000 axles for wheel
loaders up to 35 t with the optional
hydraulic power-shift differential.
ERGOTRACTION improves the cross-
country mobility and increases the
performance. Vehicle handling is com-
fortable and easy. Protection against
misuse is also guaranteed.

100 % TRACTION ON ALL GROUNDS

ZF-ERGOTRACTION ensures that the diff- WITH ZF-ERGOTRACTION WITHOUT ZF-ERGOTRACTION

lock is always engaged when needed and
automatically switches off when it is not solid ground solid ground
necessary. Therefore optimal traction is
guaranteed under all driving conditions.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS
Less tire wear
„ no slipping tires esp. with unskilled

operator
„ no tire slippage on solid ground

due to open differentials self locking differential

no engagement - internal losses
(open differential) - internal wind-up
Fuel savings - no losses in differential - increased tire wear
„ no internal wind-up
„ no internal friction losses

soft ground soft ground

Higher productivity
„ 100 % traction due to diff-lock

Reduced load on driveline components

„ no wind-up
„ over-speeding
- high traction - low traction
Higher operator comfort - automatic engagement - wheel slip
„ automated diff-lock actuation
„ prevention of tire rut holes due to
traction
slipping tires

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG
Division Industrial Technology
Construction Machinery Systems
94030 Passau
Germany
Phone +49 851 494-2732
Fax +49 851 494-2191
[email protected]
www.zf.com

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