Kessler Drive Components

Heavy Duty Transaxle is your trusted source for premium Kessler drivetrain components, including Kessler Axles, Kessler Wheel Drives, and Kessler Gearboxes. Kessler is known for their exceptional engineering, and we are proud to offer these reliable, high-performance components that enhance the durability and efficiency of your heavy-duty vehicles and machinery.

Kessler Axles

Kessler Axles are engineered for strength and longevity, making them ideal for demanding applications in industries like construction, mining, and heavy transport. At Heavy Duty Transaxle, we provide a wide range of Kessler Axles that are designed to withstand extreme conditions, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. Whether you need replacement axles or are upgrading your equipment, our selection of Kessler Axles guarantees quality and durability.

Kessler Wheel Drive

Experience unmatched power and control with Kessler Wheel Drive systems from Heavy Duty Transaxle. Perfect for navigating tough terrains and handling heavy loads, Kessler Wheel Drives deliver the torque and efficiency required in industrial, construction, and off-road applications. These wheel drives are built to last, offering high reliability and low maintenance, which keeps your operations running smoothly.

Kessler Gearboxes

Kessler Gearboxes, available at Heavy Duty Transaxle, are the epitome of precision and reliability. Designed for seamless power transmission, these gearboxes reduce wear on your equipment, ensuring consistent and efficient performance. Whether for new installations or replacements, Kessler Gearboxes are engineered to meet the highest standards, making them the perfect choice for optimizing your machinery’s performance.

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Recent Kessler Projects

Kessler Supported Equipment and Models

Commonly Supported Equipment

A.L. Lee
Astra
Atlas Copco
Bull
Cargotec
Caterpillar
Demag
Fantuzzi
Grove
Hyundai
Kalamar
Kenworth

Liebherr
Link Belt
NACCO
Rosenbauer
Sandvik
Svetruck AB
Soilmec
Tadano Faun
Taylor
Terex
Terberg
Valmet

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Models Supported

Kessler Steer Drive Axles
Kessler Drive Axles
Kessler Oscillation Axles
Kessler Tandem Axles
Kessler Tridem Axles

Kessler Wheel Suspension
Kessler Custom Axles – Axles manufactured for custom applications.
Kessler Transfer Cases
Kessler Power Shift Gears (Kessler LS610 & Kessler LS1000)
Kessler Custom Gearboxes – Gearboxes manufactured for custom applications.

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Markets Served

Aircraft Ground Support
Agriculture
Construction
Cranes
Defense
Harbour Equipment
Heavy Trucks

Lift Trucks
Mobile Cranes
Material Handling
Mining Vehicles
Specialty Vehicles
Telehandler

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Kessler Parts

Kessler Steer Drive Axles

Type	Dynamic axle loads	Brakes	Bolt circle diameter	Selected applications
LT41	12 t	TB	275, 335 mm	Material handling, Towing tractor, Agricultural
LT51	12 t	TB, SB	335 mm	Mobile crane, Aircraft towing tractor
LT71	14 t/21 t*	TB, SB, DSB, NLB	335 mm	Mobile crane, Material handling,Aircraft towing tractor
LT81	17 t/24 t*	TB, SB, DSB, NLB	335/425 mm	Mobile crane, Material handling,Aircraft towing tractor
LT91	60 t	TB, SB, NLB	425/500 mm	Mobile crane, Material handling,Aircraft towing tractor, Harbour crane
LT101	80 t	SB, NLB	500/705 mm	Mobile crane, Material handling,Aircraft towing tractor

* = high speed operation, ** = low speed operation,
TB = drum brake, SB = disc brake,
DSB = air disc brake, NLB = wet disc brake

Kessler Steer Drive Axle Assembly Numbers

LT41	LT51	LT71	LT81	LT91	LT101
LT41P75	LT51PL375	LT71PL375 LT71PL377 LT71PL378 LT71PL477 LT71PL478	LT81PL488	LT91PL488 LT91VP119 LT91VP340 LT91VP420 LT91VPL416 LT91VPL340 LT91VPL420	LT101PL340 LT101PL420 LT101VPL341 LT101VPL528

Kessler Drive Axles

Type	Dynamicaxle loads	Brakes	Bolt circlediameter	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

Kessler Drive Axle Assembly Numbers

D41	D71	D81	D91
D41PL456-NLB	D71PL478-NLB D71VPL478	D81PL377 D81PL378 D81PL477 D81PL478 D81PL488 D81PL478-NLB D81PL489-NLB D81VPL488	D91PL408-NLB D91PL489-NLB

D101	D102	D106	D111	D121
	D102PL341-NLB D102PL528-NLB	D106PL341-NLB D106PL528-NLB	D111PL351-NLB D111PL447-NLB D111PL454-NLB

Kessler Oscillation Axles

Kessler steer drive and drive axles are also available with trunnion and cradle mounts, especially for material handlers, RT-cranes, and mining vehicles. In addition, Kessler offers oscillation axles with modular axle housing especially used in modular transporters and harbour mobile cranes.

Kessler Tandem and Kessler Tridem Axles

Type	Axle ratio	Dynamic tandem loads	Brakes	Minimum rim diameter	Bolt circle diameter
D81DDPL477 D81DDPL478	6,36 – 28,0	400 kN	TB, SN	20″	335 mm
D91DDPL488	7,95 – 25,66	500 kN	TBSN	24″	425 mm
D91DDPL408	10,19 – 31,71	600 kN	SBSN	24″	KF
D102DDPL327 D102DDPL429	10,10 – 31,13	800 kN	SB	24″	KF

TB = drum brake, SN = S-cam brake
SB = disc brake, KF = clamped rim fixation

Kessler Independent Wheel Suspension

Type	Max. dynamic axleloads	Brakes	Bolt circlediameter	Selected applications
Hydrostrut R71	14 t	TB, SB	335 / 425 mm	Mobile crane
Double wishbone ERA 62	10 t	TB, SB	335 mm	Fire Truck, Heavy duty trucks
Mac Pherson R71	14 t	SB	335 / 425 mm	Mobile crane
Mac Pherson R81	18 t	SB	425 mm	Mobile crane

TB = drum brake
SB = disc brake

Kessler Special Solutions

Heavy Duty Transaxle can help OEMs and end-users in all industries with new product development and after-sales support. Working directly with Kessler, we can offer customized solutions to create new model specifications for new projects or applications with special requirements. Our team can also help create new specifications to replace obsolete specifications.