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L-Drive/Z-Drive

Veth Propulsion’s L-Drive/Z-Drive azimuth thrusters are designed for ultimate maneuverability, efficiency, and reliability. The 360- degree rotation around the vertical axis allows full thrust in any direction, making them ideal for various marine applications, from inland vessels to offshore operations, mega yachts and more.

Every Veth thruster is tailored to your vessel, ensuring seamless integration. With flexible mounting configurations, multiple drive options, and compact construction, our thrusters optimize available space while enhancing fuel efficiency.

L-Drive vs Z-Drive

The Z-Drive upper gearbox has built on hydraulic and lubrication oil pumps. Driven by a pump shaft driven by the diesel motor. This ensures that steering clutch control and lubrication oil filtering is all-in the Veth Propulsion scope and makes installation much easier. In contrast, the L-Drive is equipped with a vertically mounted electric motor, eliminating the need for an upper gearbox. This design enhances overall efficiency and results in significant fuel savings, making it a highly effective solution. All electric driven thrusters are equipped with electric steering as standard.

Advantages
  • Full 360-degree thrust for maximum maneuverability
  • Higher efficiency
  • Compact design
  • Propeller replacement possible without (dry) docking
  • Flexible suspension reduces noise and vibrations
Drive options

Veth Propulsion offers a variety of power sources  for their azimuth thrusters to match your vessel’s operational profile:

  • Diesel-direct (integrated clutch for easy installation)
  • Diesel-electric
  • Hybrid combinations for maximum fuel savings
  • Fully electric

With over 2,000 azimuth thrusters in operation worldwide, Veth Propulsion continues to lead in quality, service, and innovation, ensuring every solution is built for performance, reliability, and sustainability.

Veth Hybrid Drive

The Veth Hybrid Drive Thruster is a Z-Drive thruster equipped with two input shafts—one for a diesel engine with a clutch and one for an electric motor. The upper gearbox houses two independent drive motors, allowing flexible operation. Vessels can sail in full-electric mode, diesel mode, or benefit from a boosting or regenerating function.

In diesel mode, the electric motor is driven by the diesel engine, providing additional thrust when needed or regenerating power for onboard systems. In electric mode, the clutch disengages from the diesel engine, allowing the thruster to operate at maximum electric power for silent, emission-free sailing. The hybrid motor can be positioned on one of three sides of the gearbox, and an optional twin gearbox with two compact PM motors can be integrated for even greater efficiency and performance.

 

Advantages Veth Hybrid Drive
  • Lower fuel consumption across all speed ranges
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Silent sailing with battery-powered operation
  • Generator function: electric motor can power onboard systems
Ratings L-Drive, Z-Drive & Hybrid Drive

Type

Power (kW)

Propeller diameter (mm)

VL-50

61

Ø450

VL-90(si)

140

Ø600

VL-160si-CR

166

Ø585 – Ø650

VL-180(si)

201

Ø700

VZ / VL-200(si)

265

Ø900

VZ / VL-250(si)-CR

350

Ø810 – Ø900

VZ / VL-320(si)

370

Ø1050

VZ / VL-400(si)

500

Ø1130

VZ / VL-400A(si)

425

Ø1030

VZ / VL-450(si)-CR

500

Ø1080 – Ø1200

VZ / VL-550(si)

555

Ø1250

VZ / VL-700

760

Ø1400

VZ / VL-700A

650

Ø1400

VZ / VL-700-CR

850

Ø1215 – Ø1350

VZ / VL-900

968

Ø1700

VZ / VL-900A

880

Ø1700

VZ / VL-900-CR

1000

Ø1350 – Ø1500

VZ / VL-1100

1305

Ø1900

VZ / VL-1250

1425

Ø2100

VZ / VL-1250-CR

1425

Ø1530 – Ø1700

VZ / VL-1550

1920

Ø2400

VZ / VL-1550-CR

2000

Ø1800 – Ø2000

VZ / VL-1800

2350 / 2306

Ø2600

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