A growing portfolio with more to come Though the initial focus is the Asian transmission range, ZF is already planning an expansion. “In 2026, we’ll roll this out to other transmission variants,” Laubscher confirms. “We are comparing different part lists and identifying commonality, so we can combine applications into one kit. There are two major projects running, but we aren’t sharing the details just yet.” The kits will continue to launch across India, the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey, with future expansion planned for South America, where large populations of Chinese- built machines are also in operation. Strengthening support where it’s needed most As emerging markets continue to adopt
By grouping parts together, we achieve higher production volumes,” Laubscher explains. “That creates a production cost advantage, and we pass that cost advantage directly to the distributor and the end consumer.
Laubscher emphasises that this development is part of a broader journey: “There’s continuous improvement in our products, and there’s continuous improvement in the aftermarket. This is the next step, an enhancement, to increase Uptime.” Predictable pricing and real cost advantages One of the strongest benefits of the kits is cost reduction. While exact savings vary between kits, the underlying mechanism is clear. “By grouping parts together, we achieve higher production volumes,” Laubscher explains. “That creates a production cost advantage, and we pass that cost advantage directly to the distributor and the end consumer.” Customers also benefit from predictable pricing, since each kit is marketed with a set price for a fixed period - an advantage
over individual part ordering, which requires quotations for dozens of components. With a typical repair involving 75–100 individual components, the administrative savings alone are significant. Designed for preventative and break- down maintenance The kits support both preventative maintenance - typically around the halfway point of a transmission’s lifespan - and unexpected breakdowns. “A professional operator will evaluate his equipment based on application, utilization, and the dependence of the machine in the operation. From these factors, a machine is scheduled for preventative maintenance repairs where wear items can be replaced during planned down-time,” says Laubscher. “These kits are ideal for that.”
Chinese-manufactured Off-Highway equipment, the need for reliable,
simplified, and high-quality aftermarket support grows rapidly. ZF’s repair kits represent not only an engineering solution, but a strategic one, one designed to keep fleets productive, technicians confident, and distributors well-equipped. By reducing complexity and improving availability, ZF Aftermarket is delivering precisely what operators in Africa and similar markets need most: dependable uptime. b
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