Weidemann history - Innovation from tradition
When development of the Weidemann machine factory began, there was a farmyard, a blacksmiths, two brothers, and they 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 break-through then came 12 years later with the invention of the Hoftrac, the small articulated wheel loader, which was often able to replace the cumbersome manual work on the farmyards and operations. A revolutionary machine for its time, it found prevalence quickly.
The Weidemann range currently includes articulated and compact farm loaders, wheel loaders, tele wheel loaders, all-wheel telehandlers, and a large selection of attachments and tires. Weidemann is one of the leading manufacturers of these machines for the agricultural and equestrian industry, timber industry, biogas plants, municipalities, plant nurseries, trade and industry in central Europe.
Weidemann on an expansion course
The development continues: At the Korbach site a new distribution center and a demo and testing site are built.
Think Electric
More machines with a pure electric drive are being included: 1190e with completely closed cabin and the compact telehandler T4512e.
Restructuring: A site
Weidemann moves to Korbach and concentrates on one site: An administration building and a training and technology center are obtained.
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.
90s series
In the heavy weight class: With the 11 t models: 9080 and 9580T, with powerful transmission Power Drive, Weidemann entered a new market segment.
100.000 machines
The 100,000th machine leaves the production factory in Korbach and provides a new owner with joy.
First electrically driven Hoftrac
Weidemann develops the first electrically-driven compact wheel loader worldwide with the 1160 eHoftrac.
40 years of Hoftrac
Weidemann celebrates 40 years’ success of the bestseller series: Hoftrac.
vls (Vertical Lift System)
With the operator assistance system vls (Vertical Lift System), Weidemann sets new standard in terms of stability for telehandlers.
eps (Easy Protection System)
The fold-down overhead guard eps (Easy Protection System) is invented.
50 years of Weidemann
Weidemann GmbH celebrates is 50-year company anniversary.
Telehandler T4512
A bestseller is born: Weidemann brings the first compact telehandler to the market: T4512.
New production factory
Opening of the new and modern production site in Korbach.
Wacker Neuson Group
Neuson Kramer Baumaschinen AG and the Wacker Construction Equipment AG, belonging to Weidemann since 2005, merge to form Wacker Neuson SE.
Acquisition of Weidemann GmbH
Wacker Construction Equipment AG acquires the company Weidemann. It begins the construction and distribution of yellow wheel loaders for the construction indust
New-build of administration building
The new-build of a modern administration building in Diemelsee-Flechtdorf provides more opportunities for expansion.
Plant expansion
On the Diemelsee-Flechtdorf premises, the next factory expansion is performed.
25.000 machines
In 1995, the 25,000th machine came off the line - a real milestone!
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.
900 series
The 900 series is an outright bestseller. The models are built for over 13 years.
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.
First series production
The perfect 130 is the first articulated Hoftrac to be produced in series.
Hoftrac invention
The original stems from Weidemann, in its first design as a 3-wheel construction.
Company start-up
Weidemann Maschinenfabrik KG was founded by Oswald and Reinhold Weidemann. The company was first based in Diemelsee-Flechtdorf.
