KickStart
Locomotive Starting and Battery Management Solutions for Improved Availability and Fuel Savings.
KickStart - Locomotive Starting Assist Solutions
Locomotives face frequent start failures due to battery depletion, harsh weather, and high operational demands, leading to costly downtime, increased maintenance, and reduced fleet availability.
KickStart solutions by ZTR are the industry-leading products designed to address battery-related start failures, extend battery life, and ensure your locomotives are always ready to perform. Designed using advanced supercapacitor technology, KickStart solutions are built to address the unique challenges that rail operators face, from frequent dead-won’t-start (DWS) situations to increased maintenance costs. Whether you need reliable starts in all conditions or advanced battery management for high-horsepower and long-haul locomotives, there’s a KickStart solution for you.
KickStart uses supercapacitor technology to supplement the locomotive batteries during engine start, reducing the strain on the batteries. The result is less energy drain from the batteries, longer battery life, faster cranking speed, less time to recharge the batteries, improved cold weather starts, and ultimately, increased locomotive availability.
KickStart Solutions for Every Fleet
KickStart offers two solutions tailored to meet the needs of different locomotive applications.
The first KickStart solution, KickStart Starting Assist (KickStart SA), is designed to provide additional cranking power to your locomotive’s starting system, ensuring reliable starts under any condition. Whether it’s freezing temperatures, depleted batteries, or frequent starts, KickStart Starting Assist minimizes dead-won’t-start (DWS) situations and extends battery life, helping you reduce downtime and maintenance costs.
- Prevents battery-related failed restarts
- Extends battery life and reduces downtime and maintenance costs
- Ensures reliable starts in cold temperatures and challenging environments
- Quick and easy integration with SmartStart Automatic Engine Stop-Start and other AESS systems for enhanced fuel savings
For higher horsepower locomotives and long-haul operations, KickStart Battery and Starting Manager (BSM) is the must have solution for starting and battery management. KickStart BSM not only delivers powerful cranking assistance but also includes a robust battery management system. With features like Bus Boost and One More Crank, BSM ensures reliable starts while significantly extending battery life, reducing fuel costs, and cutting emissions.
- Provides enhanced cranking power and intelligent battery management
- Increases battery life by up to 3x
- Eliminates battery-related start failures and reduces downtime
- Quick and easy integration with SmartStart Automatic Engine Stop-Start and other AESS systems for enhanced fuel savings
KickStart + Vision: Smarter Insights, Better Performance
KickStart integrates seamlessly with ZTR Vision, providing rail operators with real-time data insights and predictive analytics for better decision-making.
What You Get with NexSys + Vision:
Monitor start attempts and battery performance.
Track battery performance and predict replacements before failures occur.
Understand idle time, fuel savings, and locomotive performance trends.
Gain full visibility into fleet readiness from anywhere.
Get Started with KickStart Today
KickStart is the solution for rail operators looking to improve starting reliability, extend battery life, and minimize downtime. Ensure your locomotives are always ready to perform with KickStart. Contact us today to find out which version or what combination of KickStart solutions is best for your fleet.
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