Tank · Bitumen

Zacens 78 m³

Designed for high-temperature transport of heavy petroleum products, bitumen and coal tar.

Engineered for demanding viscous-fluid transport, its advanced 12-bar external heating system enables optimal discharge of heavy petroleum, bitumen and asphalt.

78 m³

12 bar

+190°C

Datasheet (PDF) ↓

Technical Specifications

Type

Zacens

Compliance

RID · TSI WAG · TSI NOI · UIC · EN

Gauge

TSI G1

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Capacity

78 m³

Max. payload

65 t

Tare weight

Approx. 25 t

Axle load

22.5 t

Length over buffers

16,240 mm

Distance between bogie pivots

11,200 mm

Max. speed (empty / loaded)

120 / 100 km/h

Tank code

L4BH

Tank working temperature

-20°C / +190°C

Design pressure

10 bar

Test pressure

4 bar

Max. working pressure

3 bar

Tank outside diameter

2,700 mm

Heating

External · 12 bar operating · 18 bar test

Insulation

100 mm rock wool

Bogie

Y25 Lsdi(f)-K

Bogie wheelbase

1,800 mm

Brake

MH-GP-(K)-2×IBB10 · K blocks

Buffers

30 kJ · 105 mm stroke

Overview

The Zacens 78 m³ is a tank wagon designed and built by Erciyas Rail in Türkiye. Key figures: capacity 78 m³, maximum payload 65 t, tare weight approx. 25 t, axle load 22.5 t, length over buffers 16,240 mm and maximum speed (empty / loaded) 120 / 100 km/h. It runs on Y25 Lsdi(f)-K bogies. Compliance: RID, TSI WAG, TSI NOI, UIC, EN; loading gauge TSI G1.

Standards and approvals

RIDRegulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail, Appendix C to COTIF.

TSI WAGEU Technical Specification for Interoperability for freight wagons, Commission Regulation (EU) No 321/2013.

TSI NOIEU noise TSI, Commission Regulation (EU) No 1304/2014; since 8 December 2024 non-compliant wagons may not run on "quieter routes".

UICTechnical leaflets of the International Union of Railways (UIC).

ENApplicable European (EN) standards for railway vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Zacens 78 m³ used for?

For high-temperature transport of heavy petroleum, bitumen and coal tar.

What is the payload of the Zacens 78 m³?

Capacity figures: capacity 78 m³, maximum payload 65 t, tare weight approx. 25 t and axle load 22.5 t.

Which bogie does the Zacens 78 m³ use?

Y25 Lsdi(f)-K bogies; brake system MH-GP-(K)-2×IBB10 · K blocks.

Which standards does the Zacens 78 m³ comply with?

RID, TSI WAG, TSI NOI, UIC, EN. Type approval and any additional requirements of the target network are confirmed at quotation stage.

How do I get a quote for the Zacens 78 m³?

The 7-step quote configurator on this site collects the model, quantity and delivery date; our engineering team then tailors the design to your project. You can also write directly to info@erciyasrail.com.

From the field

Real photographs from our production line and from vehicles in service.