VARIPOWER 2 comprises two hydrostatic motors inside a compact housing which share a common shaft and swash plate. Both motors have a maximum swivel range of 23 degrees, with both traction units controlled by a common distribution unit.
As before, the operator can select three driving ranges – 0 to 15 km/h, 0 to 30 km/h and 0 to 40 km/h – with the simple press of a thumb. The top speed is reached at a reduced, fuel-saving engine speed.
VARIPOWER 2 transfers just as high torque to the wheels as the previous VARIPOWER transmission. The simple, compact design, which dispenses with the need for transfer gears, ensures a high level of wear tolerance and long service life. The new feature is that the housing oil is continuously extracted from the drive housing by a powerful Venturi tube, which significantly reduces churning losses when driving at speed. This ensures maximum efficiency and low fuel consumption even on fast road journeys.
The SCORPION 960, 756 and 746 will continue to work with the VARIPOWER (746) and the high-performance VARIPOWER PLUS transmission (756, 960) with wide-angle hydrostatic pump and second displacement motor.