Customized Drive Solutions for Your Track Laying Machines
We provide the power for demanding track construction projects
Track laying machines play a vital role in the construction and maintenance of modern rail networks. Their applications range from renewing entire track bed structures and performing precise repairs to surface finishing of rails. Zeppelin Power Systems offers customized drive solutions, highly efficient Cat engines, and comprehensive services tailored specifically to the needs of these highly complex machines and their operators.
We support you with every challenge in track construction – from selecting the right drive system to the long-term care of your machines.
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Key benefits for your organization
Proven Reliability
Our Cat engines are renowned for their exceptional reliability. They handle even the most demanding conditions in track construction, ensuring uninterrupted operation, whether for repair work or large-scale maintenance projects.
Compliance with Stringent Emission Standards
Equipped with state-of-the-art exhaust cleaning technologies, our engines comply with all current emission regulations. This makes them a sustainable choice for track construction, significantly reducing environmental impact.
Flexibility and Adaptability
With our wide range of Cat engines, we provide solutions for diverse requirements – from compact engines for smaller machines to powerful models for complex track construction trains. We customize the engines to fit your specific project needs.
Seamless Integration
Our engines, with their modular design, integrate seamlessly into track laying machines. Through customized adaptations such as specialized cooling systems or low-profile oil pans, we enable optimal space utilization and efficient operation.
Innovative Technologies and Sustainability
Our Cat engines not only deliver exceptional performance and reliability but can also be seamlessly combined with state-of-the-art battery storage systems. This combination provides an ideal solution for operators of track laying machines who prioritize efficiency, sustainability, and reduced operating costs.
Global Availability and Fast Spare Parts Supply
With a global network of certified technicians, 24/7 availability, and over 1.4 million spare parts ready for immediate delivery, Zeppelin Power Systems ensures maximum operational readiness of your machines – minimizing downtime.
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Powerful Drive Solutions for the Complex Demands of Track Construction Trains
From dismantling to laying: Powerful Cat engines for comprehensive track construction projects
Track construction trains, a cornerstone of the track construction industry, are capable of renewing entire rail networks. These machines operate with a range of specialized tools to replace rails, sleepers, and ballast materials. This includes the removal of old track infrastructure as well as the precise and rapid laying of new materials. The drive systems for these machines must not only deliver high power but also handle heavy loads and adapt to the constantly changing demands of processing track materials.
Our Caterpillar locomotive engines provide an excellent combination of power, efficiency, durability, and emissions compliance. In particular, our high-performance C18 and C15 engines deliver high torque and outstanding efficiency, powering even the largest machines, spanning lengths of several kilometers. An additional advantage is the integration of highly efficient Cat battery storage systems. By combining our diesel engines with battery storage, operators of track laying machines can significantly reduce emissions and enhance fuel efficiency.
Customized solutions and adaptations
The confined space constraints and strict construction regulations in the rail sector often require specialized adaptations. Zeppelin Power Systems collaborates closely with machine manufacturers to meet individual requirements.
We provide compact and adaptable drive solutions, including low-profile oil pans and optimized filter configurations. Our ready-to-use IOPU systems feature integrated cooling and control for maximum efficiency. Additionally, we develop robust engine configurations that operate reliably in hazardous environments and under extreme conditions.
Are you looking for a reliable drive solution for your track construction train? Together, we will find the optimal solution to meet your requirements.
Reliable Cat Drives for the Daily Operation of Rail Service Vehicles
Powerful Drives for Your Construction Service Tractors
Construction service tractors are mobile, flexible, and play a crucial role in transporting tools, equipment, and materials to often hard-to-reach construction sites. These machines must reliably operate in diverse terrains and are frequently equipped with additional functionalities such as cranes or workshop facilities. The drive system, therefore, must not only deliver high performance but also be exceptionally adaptable and durable to support various applications.
Cat engines provide the necessary versatility and strength to meet these demands. Renowned for their ability to deliver high performance under extreme conditions, they also ensure a long service life, making them the ideal choice for construction service tractors.
Precise Performance for Rail Milling Trains
Rail milling trains and similar machines are essential for the precise processing of rail surfaces, addressing wear-related damage and extending the lifespan of the tracks.
These machines require a drive system that not only delivers high precision but also maintains consistent performance over extended operating periods. Particularly when working on rail surfaces, the drives must be robust enough to operate continuously under high pressure and demanding conditions.
Our Cat engines, such as the Cat C9.3B, provide the power and reliability needed for the precise maintenance and processing of rail surfaces.
Would you like to learn more about the ideal drive solutions for your service and maintenance vehicles? Contact us – our experts are here to provide professional advice and find the best solution for your needs.
Zeppelin Power Systems Digital Solutions for Rail
Maximum Transparency, Minimal Downtime with Our Digital Solutions
We Understand the Challenges of Modern Track Construction Companies
Our telemetry solutions from Zeppelin Power Systems are your digital navigator through complex infrastructure projects. In real time, we monitor fuel consumption, machine condition, and performance parameters, enabling you to plan proactively, optimize resource utilization, and continuously enhance your competitiveness.
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Rapid On-Site Assistance: 24/7 Service for Your Track Laying Machines
We Are Your Trusted Partner for Rail Services
Zeppelin Power Systems provides comprehensive services to ensure the operational readiness of your track laying machines at all times. At our central rail service hub, the Lippstadt rail connection, we perform maintenance, repairs, and more directly on the track. Additionally, we guarantee fast spare parts availability, oil and coolant diagnostics, as well as test rig assessments.
Our certified technicians are available for on-site repairs – even on weekends, holidays, or at night. Complementing these services, we offer extended warranties, customer value agreements, and customized retrofits and modifications to keep your machines running efficiently and future-ready for the long term.
Engineering, Engines, Service: Everything from a Single Source with Zeppelin Power Systems
Zeppelin Power Systems provides customized solutions for track construction with high-performance drive systems tailored to the most demanding requirements. Our Cat engines ensure reliable power supply, while spare parts availability, maintenance, and retrofits guarantee maximum efficiency and operational readiness.
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Drive Solutions for Every Challenge in Track Construction
Track laying machines are indispensable specialized vehicles used for the construction, maintenance, and repair of railway systems. Each of these machines performs a specific function to ensure that rail infrastructures can operate efficiently and reliably.
Rail Tamping Machines
These machines are essential for ensuring the stability and alignment of railway tracks. They compact the ballast beneath the sleepers, stabilizing the track position and maintaining the necessary precision within the track bed.
Rail Grinding Machines
Rail grinding machines are responsible for smoothing and profiling rail surfaces to reduce wear and enhance ride quality. They play a crucial role in preventing damage and extending the lifespan of railway infrastructure.
Sleeper Changers
These specialized machines play a key role in replacing damaged sleepers without the need to fully dismantle the track.
Rail Laying Trains
Rail laying trains transport and install new rail segments. They are indispensable for large construction projects, ensuring the precise and efficient installation of new tracks.
In addition to these machines, a variety of other specialized equipment is used depending on the task at hand. Ballast regulators distribute and level ballast along the track bed. Rail excavators are versatile tools for digging, lifting, and drilling tasks, while track cranes lift heavy materials such as rails and sleepers. Ballast cleaning machines remove old ballast and replace it with fresh material, and turnout tamping machines are specifically designed for the maintenance of switches and crossings. Overhead line construction trains are used for the construction and maintenance of overhead lines for electrified routes, while long rail transporters handle the efficient transport and installation of extended rail sections.
From Tracks to Overhead Lines with Drives from Zeppelin Power Systems
The selection of the right track construction machine largely depends on the specific requirements of the project. Zeppelin Power Systems offers tailored drive solutions and comprehensive services for each of these machines to ensure reliable and efficient operation. With high-quality engines, a wide range of services, and modern technologies, we ensure that your machines are always operational and performing at their best.
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Versatile Drive Solutions for All Areas of Rail Transport
For all rail transport requirements, Zeppelin Power Systems delivers the right drive solutions. Whether for passenger trains, freight trains, car trains, factory railroads, or track construction trains – our robust and efficient systems optimize the operation of your vehicles and machinery. We offer not only reliable drives but also customized solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements and challenges of each sector.
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