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.
Your most important benefits at a glance
Our robust, reliable, and proven technology ensures high power density and insensitivity towards climatic influences. With a long service life, minimal maintenance expenditure, long-term spare parts availability, and a worldwide service network, our transmissions are designed to meet your needs.
Long-term spare parts availability
Proven reliability
High power density
Integrated control system for diagnostics and data acquisition
Minimal maintenance outlay
Long service life
Robust and resistant to all climate conditions
80% air humidity and more: Our transmissions run reliably in the push-pull tilting trains that travel through the subtropics of Australia.
+ 45 °C in the shade: Voith transmissions withstand the highest temperatures in passenger railcars in North African Algeria.
- 40 °C at over 5000 m above sea level: Voith transmissions demonstrate their insensitivity to cold in rail maintenance vehicles during the upkeep of the Chinese high-speed line to Tibet.
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 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
Transmissions for special purpose vehicles
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
Technical specifications
Hydrodynamic transmissions
Automatic multicircuit transmissions from Voith, each comprising a torque converter, a hydrodynamic coupler, and a retarder as basic hydrodynamic components, are ideally adapted to your application.
| Type | L 220 reV2 | L 311 reV2 | T 211 re.4 | T 212 bre | T 312 bre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. input power | [kW] | 350 | 600 | 350 | 450 | 650 |
| Input speed | [rpm] | 1800 - 2400 | 1800 - 2300 | 1800 - 2400 | 1800 - 2400 | 1800 - 2400 |
| Weight (dry) | [kg] | 1310 | 1950 | 760 | 1200 | 1510 (1521) |
| Oil capacity | [l] | 80 | 125 | 75 | 95 | 100 |
| Application area | Special purpose vehicle | Special purpose vehicle | Diesel multiple units (DM, DH) | Diesel multiple units (DM, DH) | Diesel multiple units (DM, DH) |
References
Voith has delivered more than 40,000 transmissions for worldwide rail traffic.
For its G 1700 and G 2000 multi-purpose and mainline locomotives sold to various European operators, Vossloh relies on proven Voith technology with the L 620 reU2 transmission. This high-performance locomotive transmission is thus operating all over Europe.
ZOS Vrutky relies on dependable Voith Turbo Transmissions. The Slovakian vehicle manufacturer has equipped more than 100 railcars with T 211 re.4 + KB190 and T 212 bre turbo transmissions.
Voith Service
- 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
