ZF India has signed a partnership agreement with a prominent Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer to provide thousands of manual and automatic transmissions for heavy-duty trucks. The deal, finalized in March 2025, focuses on supplying 9-speed transmissions designed for trucks with engine power exceeding 300 horsepower.
This collaboration will involve ZF’s EcoMid manual transmissions and EcoTronic Mid automatic transmissions, both tailored for trucks over 25 tonnes and with a torque range of 1300Nm. These transmissions will be produced at ZF’s manufacturing plant in Chakan, Pune, contributing to the government’s “Make in India” initiative.
With a strong foothold in India’s high-torque transmission market, ZF offers 9-speed transmissions that can handle up to 1500Nm and 12-speed transmissions capable of withstanding 3200Nm. The EcoMid system is ideal for commercial vehicles weighing up to 55 tonnes and comes in both direct drive and overdrive configurations.
ZF claims that the technology enhances driver comfort by reducing fatigue, improves fuel efficiency, and extends the lifespan of clutches. These transmissions are part of ZF’s modular platform for commercial vehicle solutions.
Akash Passey, President of ZF Group in India, highlighted the company’s six-decade-long history in the Indian market and its commitment to providing operational efficiency solutions. P Kaniappan, Senior Vice President at ZF Group, emphasized that the transmissions would play a crucial role in advancing the commercial vehicle industry’s push toward greater efficiency in heavy-duty operations.
ZF Group is a global leader in technology supply for the automotive and industrial sectors. With a reported revenue of €41.4 billion in fiscal 2024, the company operates across 161 production sites in 30 countries and employs approximately 161,600 people worldwide. In India, ZF delivers solutions across autonomous, connected, and electric vehicle technologies for commercial applications.
