Kessler Axles Drive Axles

Kessler + Co designs and produces planetary drive axles with a capacity of 8 – 200 metric tons.
Our axles are characterized by a superior reliability based on product knowledge proven through many years of field experience. Our modular design allows us to find individual solutions by using high volume components manufactured in highly efficient production plants.
The Kessler drive axles are available with different differential, brake and wheel end options.
Type | Dynamic | Brakes | Bolt circle | Selected applications |
D41 | 10 t*/22 t** | TB, SB, NLB | 275 mm | Forklift truck, Towing tractor |
D71 | 14 t*/30 t** | TB, SB, DSB, NLB | 335 mm | Crane, Material handling |
D81 | 17 t*/40 t** | TB, SB, DSB, NLB | 335/425 mm | Forklift truck, Dumper |
D91 | 80 t | TB, SB, NLB | 425/500 mm/KF | Loader, Material handling, Forklift truck |
D101/D102 | 110 t | SB, NLB | 500 mm/KF | Forklift truck, Loader |
D106 | 125 t | SB, NLB | 605 mm/KF | Forklift truck, Loader |
D111 | 140 t | NLB | 605 mm/KF | Forklift truck, Dumper |
D121 | 200 t | NLB | KF | Forklift truck |
* = high speed operation, ** = low speed operation,
TB = drum brake, SB = disc brake, DSB = air disc brake,
NLB = wet disc brake, KF = clamped rim fixation