Marine Propulsion Systems

ZF 4640
Vertical offset, direct or remote mount marine
transmission.

Maximum Input**
Duty kW hp RPM
Pleasure 2124 2846 2500
Light 2106 2822 2500
Medium 1778 2382 2500
** Must not be exceeded

Description

3 shaft, reverse reduction transmission with hydraulic clutch mounted on the input shaft and another one
mounted on the reverse shaft. Input drive on opposite side to output drive.

Non-reversing NR version also available .

Fully works tested, reliable and simple to install .

Suitable for high performance applications in all types of fast craft, luxury motoryachts, patrol vessels, crew-
boats etc .

Design, manufacture and quality control standards comply with ISO 9001 and AQAP .

Compatible with all types of engines and propulsion systems, including waterjets and surface-piercing
propellers and cpp’s .
Features

Lightweight and robust aluminum alloy casing (sea water resistant) .

Case hardened and precisely ground gear teeth for long life and smooth running .

Output shaft thrust bearing designed to take maximum propeller thrust astern and ahead .

Smooth and reliable hydraulic shifting with control lever for attachment of push-pull cable or other operating
system .

Compact, space-saving design, complete with integral oil cooler, pump and full-f1ow filter .

Suitable for multi engine installation (same ratio and torque capacity enginewise or counter enginewise .
Options

Engine-matched torsional coupling .

Mounting brackets for rigid connection to foundation or elastic mounting brackets .

Trolling valve for slow-speed drive .

Propeller shaft flange and coupling bolt sets .

SAE 0 or SAE. 00 bell housings .

Monitoring kit .

Trailing pump .

PTO (live) .

PTI (second input drive) .

Electric clutch control (24 VDC) .

Optional diagonal offset -D (only suitable for water jet applications) .

Classification by all major Classification Societies on request .

"AUTOTROLL" .

Last Updated:08:30 PM GMT - 18-Nov-07

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Ratings
Pleasure Duty
MAX. TORQUE POWER/RPM MAXIMUM RATED POWER MAX.
RATIOS
Nm ftlb kW hp kW hp kW hp kW hp RPM
1800 rpm 2100 rpm 2300 rpm
1.180*, 1.293*, 1.353*, 1.463*, 1.509, 8821 6506 0.9237 1.2387 1663 2230 1940 2601 2124 2849 2500
1.595*, 1.659*, 1.689*, 1.757*,
1.795*, 1.857*, 1.941*, 2.030, 2.077*,
2.125*, 2.158*, 2.270*, 2.333*, 2.571,
2.633*, 2.759*, 2.893*
3.040 8625 6361 0.9031 1.2111 1626 2180 1897 2543 2077 2786 2500
3.231* 7475 5513 0.7827 1.0496 1409 1889 1644 2204 1800 2414 2500

Last Updated:08:30 PM GMT - 18-Nov-07 * Special Order Ratio

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Ratings
Light Duty
MAX. TORQUE POWER/RPM MAXIMUM RATED POWER MAX.
RATIOS
Nm ftlb kW hp kW hp kW hp kW hp RPM
1800 rpm 2100 rpm 2300 rpm
1.180*, 1.293*, 1.353*, 1.463*, 1.509, 8745 6450 0.9157 1.2280 1648 2210 1923 2579 2106 2824 2500
1.595*, 1.659*, 1.689*, 1.757*,
1.795*, 1.857*, 1.941*, 2.030, 2.077*,
2.125*, 2.158*, 2.270*, 2.333*, 2.571,
2.633*, 2.759*, 2.893*
3.040 8235 6074 0.8623 1.1564 1552 2081 1811 2428 1983 2660 2500
3.231* 7475 5513 0.7827 1.0496 1409 1889 1644 2204 1800 2414 2500

Last Updated:08:30 PM GMT - 18-Nov-07 * Special Order Ratio

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Ratings
Medium Duty
MAX. TORQUE POWER/RPM MAXIMUM RATED POWER MAX.
RATIOS
Nm ftlb kW hp kW hp kW hp kW hp RPM
1800 rpm 1900 rpm 2100 rpm
1.180*, 1.293*, 1.353*, 1.463*, 1.509, 8086 5964 0.8467 1.1354 1524 2044 1609 2157 1778 2384 2500
1.595*, 1.659*, 1.689*, 1.757*,
1.795*, 1.857*, 1.941*, 2.030, 2.077*,
2.125*, 2.158*, 2.270*, 2.333*, 2.571,
2.633*
2.759*, 2.893* 7585 5594 0.7942 1.0651 1430 1917 1509 2024 1668 2237 2500
3.040 7070 5215 0.7403 0.9928 1333 1787 1407 1886 1555 2085 2500
3.231* 6415 4731 0.6717 0.9008 1209 1621 1276 1712 1411 1892 2500

Last Updated:08:30 PM GMT - 18-Nov-07 * Special Order Ratio

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Dimensions

mm (inches)
A B1 B2 H1 H2 L L1 L2 L3 Bell Hsg.
310 (12.2) 445 (17.5) 445 (17.5) 313 (12.3) 652 (25.7) 653 (25.7) 565 (22.2) 162 (6.38) 220 (8.66) 0
Weight kg (lb) Oil Capacity Litre (US qt)
745 (1642) 60.0 (63.6)

SAE Bell Housing Dimensions

Bolt Holes
A B C
SAE No. Diameter
No.
mm in mm in mm in mm in
00 787.4 31 850.9 33.5 882.65 34.75 16 13.49 17/32
0 647.7 25.5 679.45 26.75 711.2 28.0 16 13.49 17/32

Output Coupling Dimensions

Bolt Holes
A B C D
Diameter (E)
No.
mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in
280 11.0 245 9.65 175 6.89 25.0 0.98 12 22.2 0.87

Last Updated:08:30 PM GMT - 18-Nov-07 Refer to the Installation Drawing for detail.
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Technical Notes
Duty Definitions
PLEASURE DUTY DEFINITION Highly intermittent operation with very large variations in engine speed and power
Average engine operating 500 hours/year
hours limit: 300 hours/year for mechanical gearboxes
Typical hull forms: Planing.
Typical applications: Private, non-commercial, non-charter sport/leisure activities.
LIGHT DUTY DEFINITION Intermittent operation with large variations in engine speed and power
Average engine operating 2500 hours/year
hours limit: (for hydraulic gearboxes smaller than the ZF 650 series, 2000 hours/year).
Typical hull forms: Planing and semi-displacement.
Typical applications: Private and charter, sport/leisure activities, naval and police activities.
MEDIUM DUTY DEFINITION Intermittent operation with some variations in engine speed and power
Average engine operating 4000 hours/year.
hours limit: 3500 hours/year for gearboxes smaller than ZF 2000 series and workboat ZF W2700 series.
Typical hull forms: Semi-displacement and displacement
Typical applications: Charter and commercial craft (example: crew boats and fast ferries), and naval and police activities.

Duty Ratings
Ratings apply to marine diesel engines at the indicated speeds. At other engine speeds, the respective power capacity (kW) of the transmission can be obtained
by multiplying the Power/Speed ratio by the speed.
Approximate conversion factors:
1 kW = 1.36 metric hp

1 kW = 1.34 U.S. hp (SAE)

1 U.S. hp = 1.014 metric hp

1 Nm = 0.74 lb.ft.
Ratings apply to right hand turning engines, i.e. engines having counterclockwise rotating flywheels when viewing the flywheel end of the engine. These ratings
allow full power through forward and reverse gear trains, unless otherwise stated.
Contact your nearest ZF Sales and Service office for ratings applicable to gas turbines, gasoline (petrol) engines, as well as left hand turning engines, and marine
transmissions for large horsepower capacity engines.
Ratings apply to marine transmissions currently in production or in development and are subject to change without prior notice.
NOTE: THE MAXIMUM RATED INPUT POWER MUST NOT BE EXCEEDED (SEE RESPECTIVE RATINGS IN THE TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS)

Safe Operating Notice

The safe operation of ZF products depends upon adherence to technical data presented in our brochures. Safe operation also depends upon proper installation,
operation and routine maintenance and inspection under prevailing conditions and recommendations set forth by ZF. Damage to transmission caused by
repeated or continuous emergency manoeuvres or abnormal operation is not covered under warranty. It is the responsibility of users and not ZF to provide and
install guards and safety devices, which may be required by recognized safety standards of the respective country (e.g. for U.S.A. the Occupational Safety Act of
1970 and its subsequent provisions).

Monitoring Notice
The safe operation of ZF products depends upon adherence to ZF monitoring recommendations presented in our operating manuals, etc. It is the responsibility of
users and not ZF to provide and install monitoring devices and safety interlock systems as may be deemed prudent by ZF. Consult ZF for details and
recommendations.

Torsional Responsibility and Torsional Couplings

The responsibility for ensuring torsional compatibility rests with the assembler of the drive and driven equipment. ZF can accept no liability for gearbox noise
caused by vibrations or for damage to the gearbox, the flexible coupling or to other parts of the drive unit caused by this kind of vibration. Contact ZF for further
information and assistance. ZF recommends the use of a torsional limit stop for single engine powered boats, wherein loss of propulsion power can result in loss
of control. It is the buyer's responsibility to specify this option, which can result in additional cost and a possible increase in installation length.

ZF can accept no liability for personal injury, loss of life, or damage or loss of property due to the failure of the buyer to specify a torsional limit stop. ZF selects
torsional couplings on the basis of nominal input torque ratings and commonly accepted rated engine governed speeds. Consult ZF for details concerning speed
limits of standard offering torsional couplings, which can be less than the transmission limit. Special torsional couplings may be required for Survey Society Ice
Classification requirements.

08:30 PM GMT - 18-Nov-07 Driveline and Chasis Technology