Weidemann history – Innovation from tradition

When development first began on the Weidemann machine factory, there was a farm, a village smithy, two brothers and their great mutual technical interest. With this focus, they soon formed a second, industrial pillar.

Thus in 1960, the machine factory Weidemann KG was founded in which the production of different components and devices was performed. The great breakthrough came 12 years later with the invention of the Hoftrac, the small articulated wheel loader, which could often the cumbersome manual tasks on farms. This then revolutionary machine quickly spread.

Over the following decades, the company rapidly grew, meanwhile becoming a GmbH. Today, Weidemann product are synonymous to compact Hoftracs, wheel loaders, tele wheel loaders, and telehandlers for the agricultural and equestrian industry, timber industry, municipalities, plant nurseries, biogas plants, and different industries within trade and industry.

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2023

Weidemann on course of expansion

The development continues: At the Korbach site a new distribution center and a demo and testing site are built.

2023
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2022

Think Electric

Other machines with a purely electrical drive are introduced: 1190e with completely closed cabin and the compact telehandler T4512e.

2022
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2021

Reorganization: A site

Weidemann moves to Korbach and concentrates on one site: An administration building and a training and technology center are obtained.

2021
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2021

7 m telehandler

7 m lifting height with the two telehandler models T7035 and T7042. Weidemann sets new standards in terms of all-round visibility with these models.

2021
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2019

90s series

In the heavy weight class: With the 11 t models 9080 and 9580T with powerful transmission Power Drive, Weidemann enters a new market segment.

2019
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2017

100,000 machines

The 100,000th machine leaves the production factory in Korbach and provides a new owner with joy.

2017
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2014

First electrically-driven Hoftrac

Weidemann develops the first electrically-driven compact wheel loader worldwide with the 1160 eHoftrac.

2014
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2012

40 years of Hoftrac

Weidemann celebrates 40 years’ success of the bestseller series: Hoftrac.

2012
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2011

vls (Vertical Lift System)

With the operator assistance system vls (Vertical Lift System), Weidemann sets new standard in terms of stability for telehandlers.

2011
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2010

eps (Easy Protection System)

The fold-down overhead guard eps (Easy Protection System) is invented.

2010
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2010

50 years of Weidemann

Weidemann GmbH celebrates is 50-year company anniversary.

2010
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2009

Telehandler T4512

A bestseller is born: Weidemann brings the first compact telehandler to the market: T4512.

2009
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2007

New production factory

Opening of the new and modern production site in Korbach.

2007
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2007

Wacker Neuson Group

Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG and the Wacker Construction Equipment AG, belonging to Weidemann since 2005, merge to form Wacker Neuson SE.

2007
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2005

Acquisition of Weidemann GmbH

Wacker Construction Equipment AG acquires the company Weidemann. The construction and distribution of yellow wheel loaders for the construction industry begins.

2005
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2004

New-build of administration building

The new-build of a modern administration building in Diemelsee-Flechtdorf provides more expansion opportunities.

2004
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1998

Factory expansion

On the Diemelsee-Flechtdorf premises, the next factory expansion is performed.

1998
Weidemann Historie 1995 25.000 Maschinen gebaut
1995

25,000 machines

In 1995, the 25,000th machine came off the line - a real milestone!

1995
Weidemann Historie 1992 Hoftrac mit Kabine
1992

First Hoftrac with cabin

The first Hoftrac with completely closed cabin leaves the factory. It is comfortably possible to work with it all year around.

1992
Weidemann Historie 1984 Bau 900er Serie
1984

900 series

The 900 series is an outright bestseller. The models are built for over 13 years.

1984
Weidemann Historie 1978 Neubau Werk II
1978

New-build factory II

The build of the first Hoftrac series is a great success. New production halls are built at the border of Flechtdorf.

1978
Weidemann Historie 1974 Serienproduktion Hoftrac
1974

First series production

The perfect 130 is the first articulated Hoftrac to be produced in series.

1974
Weidemann Historie 1972 Erfindung erster Hoftrac
1972

Hoftrac invention

The original stems from Weidemann, in its first design as a 3-wheel construction.

1972
Weidemann Historie 1960 Gründung
1960

Company founding

Weidemann Maschinenfabrik KG was founded by Oswald and Reinhold Weidemann. The company was first based in Diemelsee-Flechtdorf.

1960