Rigitrac, based in Küssnacht am Rigi and led by the four Knüsel sisters Edith, Theres, Doris, and Ruth, is revolutionizing the agricultural machinery market with innovative electric tractors. The family business, founded by Sepp and Marlis Knüsel, developed the SKE 40, Europe's first production-ready all-electric tractor, for which it received the prestigious Watt d'Or award. The sisters, who grew up in the company, took over the reins ten years ago and now share key responsibilities such as management, marketing, human resources, accounting, and purchasing. Despite their different personalities, they work together as a close-knit team, based on values such as humanity, solidarity, and down-to-earth practicality. Production at the foot of Mount Rigi comprises around thirty vehicles annually, ranging from high-performance diesel tractors to the award-winning electric tractors, which are in demand worldwide. The "Knüsel saga" continues with passion and vision, as the four sisters successfully carry their parents' life's work into the future.
Electric tractors on the Rigi mountain: The success of Rigitrac
