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ZF Marine POD 4900: specifications

ZF Marine POD 4900, from the pod drives (IPS) family.

Sources and technical context

Model year
2025

Technical specifications

Max input power1472 kW
Max input torque6107 NM
Max bollard pull tons9.2
Reduction ratio2.434 - 2.612
Unit dry weight1580 kg
Propeller diameterup to 978 mm
InstallationTwin / multiple
HullPlaning and semi-planing
Zf duty ratingsPleasure 0.6400 kW/rpm, Light 0.5757 kW/rpm, Medium 0.4262 kW/rpm
Mtbo hours12000
Speed range knots20 to 35
Type approvalsRINA, BV, Lloyds, ABS
Pto optionalSAE C 650 Nm
Propellerstwin counter-rotating (pousseurs)
Steeringelectro-hydraulique
Gear shifthydraulique avec mode basse vitesse et trolling
Fonctionsjoystick, iAnchor (Dynamic Positioning DP0), interface pilotes autos, interface propulseurs etrave/tableau, PTO/PTI hybride, lower unit safe release
MaterialNickel Aluminum Bronze et acier inox pour les composants sous l'eau
DimensionsA 531, B 2130, C 1130, D 681, E 610, F 196 mm
Control systemZF TotalCommand (CAN-bus), jusqu'a 6 stations, afficheur tactile 5 pouces
Ratios2.434 ; 2.612
Puissance max1600
Regime max2500
Poids1580
Max rated power1,472 kW

Compatibility

Compatible enginestous les principaux moteurs OEM jusqu'a 2000 hp @ 2450 rpm

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the POD 4900 against Volvo Penta D13-IPS 1350/1350 SD, within the Pod drives (IPS) family.

CharacteristicZF Marine POD 4900Volvo Penta D13-IPS 1350/1350 SD
Max rated power (kW)1,472735

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