ZWEIWEG International GmbH & Co. KG

What ZWEIWEG International GmbH & Co. KG does

ZWEIWEG International GmbH & Co. KG is a German engineering company specializing in dual-mode vehicles (Zweiwegetechnik) capable of operating on both roads and railways without modification. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Leichlingen, the company operates as one of three core entities within the ZAGRO Group alongside ZAGRO Bahn- und Baumaschinen GmbH (Grombach) and GMEINDER LOKOMOTIVEN GmbH (Mosbach, Baden). It serves industrial manufacturers, urban rail operators, energy and utility companies, and emergency-services customers globally through direct sales and a worldwide dealer network. Named customers include IDS BORJOMI Georgia (mineral water production), Norske Skog Bruck GmbH (paper manufacturing, Austria), HEAG mobilo (German urban tram operator), and Zwickauer Energieversorgung GmbH (energy sector).

The product portfolio spans five categories: shunting vehicles (compact, electric, Unimog-based, and TERBERG/ZAGRO trucks); locomotives (diesel, electric, and hybrid, including the DE75 Bo'Bo' hybrid); work vehicles for track maintenance (groove cleaning, overhead line installation, crane work, rail grinding and welding, inspection and surveying); emergency and rescue vehicles (firefighting, re-railing, DOLLY tow trucks); and aerial work platforms (dual-mode platforms, bridge inspection, modular rail platforms). Core technology comprises the proprietary Zweiwegetechnik for seamless road–rail transitions, hybrid propulsion systems for industrial shunting, and electric shunters (ZAGRO E-MAXI XL 20t) for emission-free operation. The company integrates OEM commercial chassis — notably Mercedes-Benz Unimog — with its proprietary rail-gear, and co-develops shunting trucks with TERBERG.

Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time sales of vehicles and locomotives; recurring after-sales services (spare parts, repairs, modernization, revisions, retrofits, training, Unimog Service Station); and vehicle rentals. Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market combines B2B enterprise direct sales with a global dealer network, supported by participation at major trade shows (notably InnoTrans 2026), a corporate website with product catalog, and newsletter communications. The company employs 101–250 people; revenue, ownership structure, and capital base are not publicly disclosed.

Name

ZWEIWEG International GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

ZWEIWEG International GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://zweiweg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ZWEIWEG International GmbH & Co. KG is a German manufacturer of dual-mode road-rail vehicles, shunting locomotives, and specialized rail work equipment, serving industrial manufacturers, urban rail operators, and utilities globally as part of ZAGRO Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Vehicles and Equipment

NAICS

Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (3369), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Construction & Maintenance-of-Way Vehicle Manufacturing (IMACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Work Platform & Access Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Boom/Scissor Lifts) (IMACAFAG), Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements) (IMACAFAL)

Keywords

• Dual-mode vehicles
• Shunting locomotives
• Rail work vehicles
• Railway maintenance equipment
• Aerial work platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Leichlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle and Locomotive Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling dual-mode vehicles, shunting locomotives, work vehicles, and specialty rail equipment to industrial customers, municipalities, and railway operators.
2. After-Sales Services: Recurring revenue from spare parts, repairs, modernization, revisions, retrofits, and training services for vehicles and locomotives sold.
3. Vehicle Rental: Rental of used and specialized vehicles for short-term or project-based needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ZWEIWEG International manufactures and sells dual-mode (road-rail) vehicles, shunting locomotives, work vehicles, emergency/rescue vehicles, and aerial work platforms for industrial, municipal, and railway customers. Offerings include the Kleinrangierer, Elektrorangierer (e.g., ZAGRO E-MAXI XL 20t), Unimog Rangierer, TERBERG/ZAGRO Rangierer, diesel/electric/hybrid locomotives (DE75 Bo'Bo'), track cleaning and overhead line work vehicles, firefighting and re-railing vehicles, and dual-mode aerial work platforms for bridge and rail vehicle maintenance. The company also supplies used and rental vehicles, custom cabin/box body construction, and full after-sales services (spare parts, repairs, modernization, retrofit, revision, training).

Product overview

ZAGRO Group operates as a comprehensive provider of rail-way vehicles and equipment through its three main brands: ZWEIWEG International (dual-mode technology), GMEINDER LOKOMOTIVEN (locomotives), and ZAGRO Bahn- und Baumaschinen (rail and construction machinery). The product portfolio spans five core categories: (1) Rangierfahrzeuge — shunting vehicles including electric, diesel, Unimog-based, and TERBERG/ZAGRO trucks; (2) Lokomotiven — diesel, electric, and hybrid locomotives; (3) Arbeitsfahrzeuge — work vehicles for track maintenance including cleaning, overhead line assembly, crane work, rail grinding/welding, and inspection; (4) Not- und Rettungsfahrzeuge — emergency and rescue vehicles including firefighting, re-railing, and recovery units; (5) Hubarbeitsbühnen — aerial work platforms for rail vehicles and bridge inspection. The group also offers specialty vehicles (construction machinery, trailers, pick-ups), used and rental fleets, and comprehensive after-sales services including spare parts, repairs, training, modernization, and Unimog service. Products operate as dual-mode (Zweiweg) systems enabling both road travel and rail track operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shunting Vehicles (Rangierfahrzeuge) Compact to heavy-duty shunting vehicles for rail yard operations and industrial maneuvering, including electric (ZAGRO E-MAXI XL 20t), Mercedes-Benz Unimog-based, and TERBERG/ZAGRO truck variants that combine road and rail capability. Sold to industrial manufacturers, railway operators, and municipal utilities.
• Locomotives (Lokomotiven) Railway locomotives available in diesel, electric, and hybrid configurations (e.g., DE75 Bo'Bo' hybrid) for industrial shunting and mainline operations. Sold to industrial customers, railway operators, and municipal utilities.
• Work Vehicles (Arbeitsfahrzeuge) Specialized work vehicles for rail infrastructure maintenance including track and groove cleaning (Rillenreinigungsfahrzeug), overhead catenary line installation, crane operations, rail grinding and welding, inspection/surveying, and materials transport. Targeted at urban rail operators, infrastructure maintenance contractors, and utilities.
• Emergency and Rescue Vehicles (Not- und Rettungsfahrzeuge) Rail and tunnel emergency response vehicles including firefighting units (Feuerwehrfahrzeuge), re-railing and recovery vehicles (Aufgleis- und Bergefahrzeuge), and DOLLY auxiliary tow trucks (Hilfsabschleppwagen DOLLY) for derailment response and vehicle retrieval. Sold to rail operators, emergency services, and municipal authorities.
• Dual-Mode Aerial Work Platforms (Zweiwege-Hubarbeitsbühnen) Dual-mode aerial work platforms that operate on both road and rail, including units for rail vehicle maintenance, bridge inspection (Brückeninspektion), and modular rail platform systems (Bühnenmodule für die Schiene). Supplied to utilities, energy companies, bridge inspection teams, and rail maintenance contractors.
• Special Vehicles (Spezialfahrzeuge) Specialty vehicles including construction machinery for rail applications (Baumaschinen), trailers (Anhänger), and dual-mode road-rail pick-up vehicles (Pick-Up). Sold to industrial and rail customers requiring adapted equipment.
• Used Vehicles (Gebrauchtfahrzeuge) Pre-owned shunting vehicles, locomotives, and rail equipment available for resale to industrial customers and smaller operators seeking lower-cost entry into rail operations.
• Rental Vehicles (Mietfahrzeuge) Rental fleet of shunting vehicles and rail equipment offered for short-term or project-based needs. Targeted at mid-market buyers and contractors with temporary requirements.
• Custom Cabin and Box Body Manufacturing (Kabinen- und Kofferbau) Custom manufacturing services for specialty rail vehicle cabins and box bodies (Kabinen- und Kofferbau), providing tailored enclosures and bodies for industrial and rail customers.
• After-Sales Services (Ersatzteile, Reparaturen, Schulungen, Modernisierung, Revision, Nachrüstungen, Unimog Service Station) Comprehensive after-sales services including spare parts supply (Ersatzteile), repairs (Reparaturen), operator and maintenance training (Schulungen), vehicle modernization (Modernisierung), complete overhauls (Revision), retrofits and upgrades (Nachrüstungen), and specialized Mercedes-Benz Unimog service station support. Sold to existing ZWEIWEG/ZAGRO vehicle owners across industrial, municipal, and railway segments.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TERBERGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTERBERG/ZAGRO truck partnership for joint development and manufacturing of specialized shunting vehicles. TERBERG/ZAGRO Rangierer combines TERBERG's truck technology with ZAGRO's rail expertise.
• MERCEDES-BENZ (Unimog)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerUnimog Rangierer built on Mercedes-Benz Unimog chassis, integrating ZWEIWEG's dual-mode technology with Mercedes commercial vehicle platform. Full service station support for Unimog vehicles.
• IDS BORJOMI GEORGIAminorOthersInternational customer utilizing ZAGRO E-MAXI XL electric shunter for mineral water production logistics in Georgia.
• Zwickauer Energieversorgung GmbHminorOthersGerman energy utility customer utilizing specialized aerial work platform for energy sector applications.
• HEAG mobilominorOthersGerman public transportation operator using ZWEIWEG groove cleaning vehicle for urban tram network maintenance.
• Norske Skog Bruck GmbHminorOthersAustrian paper manufacturer utilizing DE75 Bo'Bo' hybrid locomotive for wood transport and finished product rail operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Windhoff: German manufacturer of specialized rail vehicles including shunting locomotives, work vehicles, and road-rail equipment. Comparable as a direct competitor in the European niche rail vehicle segment with similar dual-mode and work vehicle offerings.
• Harsco Rail: US-based global provider of railway track maintenance equipment and services. Comparable as a peer in rail maintenance vehicles and track construction machinery, serving similar industrial and transit customers.
• GMEINDER LOKOMOTIVEN: Sister company within ZAGRO Group headquartered in Mosbach, Germany, manufacturing diesel, electric, and hybrid locomotives for industrial and shunting applications. Directly comparable as part of the same conglomerate's locomotive product line.
• Plasser & Theurer: Austrian global market leader in railway track maintenance machinery and equipment. Comparable as a peer in the rail work vehicle and maintenance equipment category, though at significantly larger scale.
• Robel Rail Equipment: German manufacturer of railway maintenance equipment and work vehicles for rail infrastructure. Comparable as a peer in the rail work vehicle category with overlapping product offerings in track maintenance and inspection.
• Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen: German manufacturer of specialized industrial machinery with rail-related applications. Comparable as a German specialty machinery peer with similar engineering capabilities and customer segments in rail and industrial markets.

Broad incumbents

• Alstom: Global rail transport equipment manufacturer offering locomotives, signaling, and rail services. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the rail equipment space with overlapping capabilities in locomotives and shunting equipment, though at vastly larger scale.
• Siemens Mobility: Global provider of rail vehicles, rail automation, and rail electrification solutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in locomotives and rail maintenance equipment, though with a vastly broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• TERBERG: Dutch manufacturer of specialized vehicles including terminal tractors and shunting equipment. Already a partner of ZWEIWEG through TERBERG/ZAGRO Rangierer collaboration; comparable as an emerging dual-mode vehicle player and existing technology partner.
• Mercedes-Benz Special Vehicles: Division of Mercedes-Benz producing Unimog and other special-purpose vehicles for rail-road applications. Comparable as an emerging peer in dual-mode vehicle technology and existing chassis supplier partner for ZWEIWEG products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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