Knott brake solutions
For industry, off-highway & special applications

Sturdy and durable

Agriculture places the highest demands on people and machines. KNOTT develops brake solutions that meet them permanently: reliable, sturdy and designed for demanding use under a wide range of weather and operating conditions. We have accompanied the sector with innovative brake technology and a dependable standard of quality for decades.

Individual, on a large scale and a small one

No two applications are alike. That is why at KNOTT we do not develop off-the-shelf solutions, but braking systems that are matched exactly to the particular field of use. Whether it is a prototype for testing, a series solution for powerful agricultural machinery or customer-specific brakes for small series, our engineers develop solutions that meet our customers' requirements.

Huge fields, delicate vineyards and much more

Whether they are compact special-purpose vehicles or powerful machines for large areas, the fields of use in agriculture are as varied as their requirements. It is precisely this variety that drives us. With our experience and our technical know-how, we develop brake solutions that work reliably under demanding conditions as well.

Road construction, mining and more: anyone who needs a safe hold builds on KNOTT

KNOTT develops brake solutions for construction machinery and mining vehicles that work reliably under extreme operating conditions. Whether they are wheel loaders, excavators, dumpers or special-purpose vehicles, our braking systems are designed for high loads, demanding terrain and maximum operational safety.

The signs of the times, and the brakes for the future

Bigger. More powerful. More efficient. The demands placed on modern construction machinery and mining vehicles keep growing. Whether on the building site, in opencast mining or in demanding terrain, machines have to work reliably and reduce downtime to a minimum. What is needed are sturdy braking systems with long maintenance intervals and a long service life, because efficiency begins where technology works dependably over time.

From development to maintenance

Every application places its own demands on a braking system. That is why KNOTT develops tailored brake solutions together with its customers, from the prototype to series production. On our own test rigs we test and validate almost every brake version under conditions close to reality. This is how durable and reliable braking systems for construction and mining applications come about. Let us talk about your next challenge.

When every mission counts

Extreme operating conditions call for reliability without compromise. KNOTT develops sturdy brake solutions for military vehicles that meet the highest demands on safety, functionality and durability.

The highest development expertise

From development to testing, tailored braking systems are created that are matched exactly to the particular field of use and its requirements.

More fields of use are hard to find

Hardly any field of use is as varied as the municipal one. Whether it is road construction, winter services, green space maintenance, street cleaning or compact special-purpose vehicles for confined areas, every application places its own demands on vehicle technology and braking systems. One thing is decisive here: reliable brake solutions.

From the forest to the town centre

Whether it is a forestry machine in demanding terrain, a sweeper for use in the town centre or a powerful vehicle for winter services, municipal applications call for well thought-out technology. KNOTT develops brake and axle solutions that meet both the technical requirements and the statutory specifications and are matched exactly to the particular field of use.

Precision on the apron

Airfield vehicles perform a central task on the ground. Whether they are aircraft tugs, pushback vehicles or special-purpose vehicles, they have to move high loads and control them safely. For this, KNOTT develops high-performance braking systems that match the high demands of airport operations.

Towing and braking 60 tonnes and more

High vehicle weights and safe operation under a wide range of conditions place particular demands on brake technology. Together with our customers, we develop brake solutions that are matched exactly to the most varied fields of use, today and with an eye on the requirements of tomorrow.

Whatever the sector expects, KNOTT adapts to it

How big will the next luxury liner be? Which requirements will airfield vehicles have to meet in future? These topics occupy you and us alike.

Movement in warehousing

Efficient warehousing and logistics processes are the basis of modern value creation. Whether in the container terminal, in the high-bay warehouse or in internal logistics, industrial trucks are in continuous use every day. The demands on safety, availability and cost-effectiveness are correspondingly high. KNOTT develops brake solutions that work reliably under heavy loads as well and allow long maintenance intervals.

From the container handler to the electric forklift truck

Alongside the fields of use, the technical requirements are also very varied. While container handlers move enormous loads, electric forklift trucks are designed for precision and manoeuvrability. KNOTT offers the right brake technology for both applications: from hydraulic drum brakes and electromagnetic brakes to spring-applied brakes for demanding fields of use. Every solution is matched exactly to the particular vehicle and its operating conditions.

Automated, specialised and designed precisely for you

Automation, electric mobility and rising safety requirements keep changing intralogistics. That is why KNOTT develops brake solutions that not only meet today's requirements but also keep future developments in view.

Your innovation is our challenge

New applications call for new solutions. KNOTT develops brake and axle systems for applications in which standard solutions reach their limits. Together with our customers, individual concepts are created that are matched exactly to the technical requirements and to the later use. Out of passion for our profession and with undiminished pleasure in taking on new challenges again and again.

From the idea to series maturity

Whether it is a prototype, a one-off design or a small series, our development department accompanies projects from the first idea to series production. In doing so, we combine many years of experience with technical know-how and modern in-house test procedures. This is how individual brake and axle solutions for the most varied applications come about: reliable, economical and suited to practice.

Always on track

Rail-Road vehicles combine two worlds of use in one system. Whether on the road or on the rails, brake solutions have to work reliably in both areas and meet the respective technical and statutory requirements. KNOTT develops braking systems for Rail-Road vehicles, service vehicles and trailers that are matched precisely to these requirements.

From the road to the rails

Depending on the vehicle concept, different brake solutions are used: directly in the rail wheel, on the rail guidance unit or as an individually developed system solution. Together with our customers, we develop concepts that combine safety, functionality and cost-effectiveness.

International experience for demanding applications

Every country has different specifications and guidelines that have to be met, from the maximum braking performance to a firm hold when railing at an angle. As an international company, we know these specifications and meet them. From development through testing on our in-house test rigs to series maturity, brake solutions are created that meet both the statutory requirements and the expectations of our customers.