Designation:

ESM 500

Info
Manufacturer: RENK France S.A.S.  
Product type: Transmission & Drives  
Name: Transmission  

The automatic gearbox ESM500, installed in the French main battle tank Leclerc can be coupled to a maximum 1600hp engine. A complete powerpack can also be proposed for other applications like Al-Khalid or other.

Powerpack design

  • Manual and fully automatic power-shifting

  • 5 speed forward – 2 speed reverse

  • Infinitely variable hydrostatic steering system actuated by a steering wheel, including pivot on the spot feature

  • Mechanical emergency gear shift system

  • Torque converter with automatic lock-up clutch

  • Secondary side heavy duty retarder

  • High performance mechanical carbon-carbon service/parking brake separately mounted

  • Power take-off for fan drive with full digital speed control

Technical Information

  • Dimensions (AxBxC): 1,530 x 1,130 x 720 mm

  • Maximum engine power: 1,200 kW (1,600 HP)

  • Vehicle weight, typical: 50-70t class

  • Power shift transmission: 5 speed forward, 2 speed reverse

  • Overall ratio mechanical: 5.36

  • Stall torque ratio: 2.3

  • Transmission weight (dry): 1,800 kg

  • Brake system: separated, high performance


Included in:
Product Amount
Leclerc (Main battle tank)
1



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