ZF EcoLife: Difference between revisions

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In 2019, the EcoLife 2 was unveiled, and replaced the original EcoLife models.
In 2019, the EcoLife 2 was unveiled, and replaced the original EcoLife models.


'''How it compares against the Ecomat'''
'''How it compares against the Ecomat'''
* Gear ratios are different between the ZF Ecomat and Ecolife
* Gear ratios are different between the ZF Ecomat and Ecolife
* Ecomat has gear whine throughout the gears - most notably 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and six gear vs Ecolife which has only has an very slight whine in third gear.
* Ecomat has gear whine throughout the gears - most notably 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and six gear vs Ecolife which has only has an very slight whine in third gear.
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* ZF Ecolife has an improved topodyn software which regulates the shift points depending on terrain vs Ecomat IV which has an very basic version of this.
* ZF Ecolife has an improved topodyn software which regulates the shift points depending on terrain vs Ecomat IV which has an very basic version of this.
* ZF Ecolife on transit/coach only has an six speed version vs ZF Ecomat I/II/IV which were offered between four, five and six gears.
* ZF Ecolife on transit/coach only has an six speed version vs ZF Ecomat I/II/IV which were offered between four, five and six gears.
* ZF Ecolife offers versions which can accept more engine input torque (2300nm) vs the Ecomat IV (1750nm).
* ZF Ecolife offers versions which can accept more engine input torque (2000nm or more) vs the Ecomat IV (1750nm).
* Transmission (CAN) panel on the Ecolife has an blue neutral button and black buttons for the D, 1, 2, 3, R vs Red on the Ecomat and gray buttons D, 1, 2, 3, R
* Transmission (CAN) panel on the Ecolife has an blue neutral button and black buttons for the D, 1, 2, 3, R vs Red on the Ecomat and gray buttons D, 1, 2, 3, R


== Models ==
== Models ==


=== EcoLife 2 ===
=== EcoLife 2 ===
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