The invention relates to a transfer device including a guiding mechanism, a slide which can move on the guiding mechanism, a plunger which can move on the slide, and first, second and third drive wheel sections which are provided on the slide in such a way that they can be rotated together, but not in relation to each other. The first and second drive wheel sections are respectively engaged with the drive wheel sections by means of traction mechanisms on opposite sides, and can be driven by a motor which is fixed in relation to the slide. The third drive wheel section is connected to the plunger in a driving manner.