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Retarder 3250 – a high-performance step-up gear retarder for Volvo, Renault, and UD

The VR 3250 is a high-performance, energy-efficient step-up gear retarder with its own oil supply. It is used in Volvo trucks in the FH and FM series with Volvo gearboxes. In conjunction with the Renault Optidriver+ gearbox, the VR 3250 is used in Renault Range T, C and K trucks. The VR 3250 is also available in UD Quon trucks with Ascot 4 gearboxes.

Voith Retarder 3250

Features and benefits

  • Integrated step-up gear retarder
  • High braking moments
  • Autarchic oil supply system
  • Heat exchanger with integrated transmission oil cooling
  • Standard universal joint shaft length is not affected by the retarder

Technical Data

Voith Retarder VR 3250  
Step-up ratio i=2,03
Max. rated braking torque max. 3250 Nm
Maximum speed at the propshaft 2 500 rpm
Operation standard 6-stage hand-brake switch
stage 1 = automatic mode (downhill cruise control)
Operation medium oil (see fuel specification Renault)
Fill rate (oil change 5,4 l
Control medium compressed air
Unit weight incl. flange, heat exchanger without operating medium approx. 59 kg
NNominal voltage 24 V

 

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  • Onboard troubleshooting and upgrade 
  • Replacement and repair 
  • Repair of supplied retarders (all model series) 
  • Troubleshooting and functional testing of individual components 
  • Worldwide delivery of Voith original spare parts, as well as 
  • replacements and basic retarders

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Service contact

Voith GmbH & Co. KGaA

Mobility Service

Hardtstraße 8 74564 Crailsheim, Germany

t +49 7951 32-531

Technical Support

Technical Support

t +49 7951 32-1555

f +49 7951 32-1506

Spare parts orders

Spare parts orders

t +49 7951 32-1644

f +49 7951 32-756

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