A drive system for a working machine with a working device which can be unloaded for starting, wherein the drive system comprises at least one main motor, which is designed as an electric machine, in particular as an asynchronous motor, and a motor shaft; an auxiliary motor, which is designed as an electric machine, in particular as an asynchronous motor; and a starting device for starting the auxiliary motor. The auxiliary motor is configured to start and/or accelerate the working machine, in particular up to a synchronous speed of the main motor.