
Efficient drive solutions for recycling and environmental technology
Robust drives for recycling plants and waste management
Recycling and environmental technology places the highest demands on efficiency, reliability, and performance. Our drive solutions with Caterpillar industrial engines provide the robustness, efficiency, and durability required in this challenging industry – whether in shredders, crushers, screening plants, or conveyors.
Comprehensive service concepts and digital solutions for predictive maintenance and intelligent operational control complement our offering, ensuring optimal operational results.
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Power for every challenge
Our Caterpillar engines offer a wide power range from 8.8 kW to 1,566 kW and are specifically designed to meet the high demands of recycling and environmental technology applications – from shredders and crushers to screening plants and conveyor systems.
Maximum reliability and durability
Robust construction, high-quality components, and optimal adaptation to demanding operating conditions ensure a long service life and minimal downtime – even under extreme loads in continuous operation.
Compliance with strict emission standards
Our engines meet the latest environmental standards (EU Stage V, EPA Tier 4 Final) and are equipped with state-of-the-art exhaust aftertreatment technologies such as DOC, DPF, and SCR – ensuring a sustainable and future-proof drive solution.
Tailored solutions for every application
Thanks to custom adjustments – such as special control characteristics for high-performance shredders or optimized torque profiles for screening and sorting equipment – we provide precisely tailored drives for various recycling processes.
Comprehensive service and global spare parts supply
With our extensive service network, fast spare parts delivery, and customized maintenance concepts, we ensure that your machines are always ready for operation – globally and around the clock.
Digital solutions for maximum efficiency
With the help of advanced telematics and monitoring systems, we enable precise monitoring and predictive maintenance of your drives. This helps reduce operating costs, prevent failures, and extend the lifespan of your machines.
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Separation and shredding: Customized drive concepts for all processes in recycling

Robust industrial engines for shredders and crushers
We offer powerful industrial engines for a variety of machines in recycling and environmental technology. Our engines are used, among other applications, in screening machines at composting plants, where drum, star, and rotor screens enable precise separation and classification of organic material. They also power high-performance chippers and shredders that process wood into wood chips for energy generation or as ground cover.
For waste shredding, we provide efficient engines for primary and secondary crushers that process materials such as wood waste or bulky items. Our drives also ensure reliable and efficient material separation in screening and sorting technology, such as in sorting systems, separators, and air classifiers. Additionally, we offer powerful engines for industrial sweepers designed for use in factory yards or recycling plants.
Our drives are also used in logistics and material handling technology. They power crane systems essential for loading and unloading containers and trailers, as well as for internal transport. Additionally, we provide particularly high-performance engines for scrap shredders that process large metal parts or entire vehicles. In these applications, quick response times are crucial, which is why our engines are equipped with a specially tuned control characteristic that allows highly sensitive adjustment to load peaks.
Effective fire protection for demanding operating conditions
In the recycling sector, machines are often exposed to high dust loads and combustible materials. To minimize fire risks, we implement special fire protection measures, such as thermal shielding of hot engine components. Heat-resistant covers on exhaust pipes, silencers, and turbochargers reduce surface temperatures and protect both the operators and the machines themselves.
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Powerful Cat engines for every application

Zeppelin Power Systems offers a wide portfolio of Cat industrial engines optimized for recycling and environmental technology. Our engine range spans from compact solutions like the C2.2 and C3.6 to high-performance models such as the C18, which is especially suitable for large shredders and crushing plants. With power ratings from a few kilowatts up to 600 kW, we provide drives for all needs – from mobile machines to stationary high-performance systems.
Maximum efficiency and environmental friendliness
Emission reduction is becoming increasingly important in recycling and environmental technology. To meet these requirements, our engines are equipped with state-of-the-art exhaust aftertreatment systems. Technologies such as DOC (Diesel Oxidation Catalyst), DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter), and SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) ensure minimal emissions. This enables our engines to meet the strictest standards like EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 Final.
Additionally, Caterpillar continuously advances its drive technologies to improve efficiency and further reduce the ecological footprint. In addition to optimizing diesel technology, there is a growing focus on hybrid and electrified drive solutions. These innovative concepts, particularly in stationary recycling plants or urban areas, offer new opportunities for low-emission or even emission-free operation.
We are your reliable partner for an efficient and sustainable recycling economy
Zeppelin Power Systems supports machine manufacturers and operators with customized drive solutions – from individual engine selection to integration, maintenance, and optimization. With our modular service contracts, reliable spare parts supply, and a range of additional services – complemented by digital monitoring systems for predictive maintenance – we maximize the lifespan and availability of your machines while minimizing unplanned downtime.
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