GEHL develops and manufactures compact loading machines such as skid loaders, telescopic handlers and built loading machines for agriculture and construction
GEHL Company
West Bend, WI (US) · Madison, SD (US) · Yankton, SD (US)New on Amplifa
About GEHL
GEHL Company is a manufacturer specializing in compact machines, with origins in a foundry founded in 1859 by Louis Lucas in West Bend, Wisconsin. The company develops, manufactures and assembles skid loaders, compact track loaders, articulated loaders, telescopic handlers and backhoe loaders for agriculture, construction and landscaping. Products are manufactured in its own plants in Yankton and Madison, South Dakota, while research and development is based at the headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin. Since 2008, GEHL has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitou BF S.A. based in West Bend, WI, USA. The machines are sold through a worldwide dealer network and are complemented by original spare parts, telematics (Easy Manager), financing and extended warranties of up to 6 years/6,000 hours. The product portfolio is rounded off by the Edge Attachments implement program as well as a training center for certified technicians.
- Site
- West Bend, WI, USA
- Processes
- Spare parts (Manitou Group original parts), Remote Monitoring / Telematics (Easy Manager), Financing (Manitou Group Finance), Extended warranty up to 6 years / 6,000 hours, Implement program (Edge Attachments), Dealer network and local service partners, Training center for certified technicians
- Materials
- Skid Loader, Track Loader, Articulated Loader, Telescopic Handler, Backhoe Loader
- Certificates
- ROPS/FOPS cab protection
- Founded
- 1859
- Industries
- Agriculture, Construction, Landscaping, Horticulture/Viticulture, Material Handling, Rental
- 01
Research & Development (West Bend)
- 02
Production and Assembly (Yankton, Madison)
- 03
Testing and Field Trials
- 04
Sales via Dealer Network
- 05
Spare Parts, Telematics and Service
Manufacturing & Products
Skid Loader
Wheel loaders with radial or vertical lift for agriculture, construction and landscaping.
Track Loader
Compact track loaders with the IdealTrax track tensioning system for soft and uneven ground.
Articulated Loader
Articulated loading machines with lift capacities up to 4,978 kg for tight working areas.
Telescopic Handler
Telescopic handlers from ultra-compact to high lift capacity, partly available as fully electric variants.
Backhoe Loader
Backhoe loaders for earthmoving and material handling.
Locations
West Bend, WI
USCompany headquarters, Research & Development
Madison, SD
USProduction site (skid loaders, round balers)
Yankton, SD
USProduction site
Machines & Model Series
Inside the production
Industries
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Service
Machines are designed for safety, with ROPS/FOPS cab protection structures, and are tested in realistic environments. Service is secured through certified technicians, a dedicated training center and original spare parts from the Manitou Group.
| Evidence | West Bend, WI | Madison, SD | Yankton, SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROPS/FOPS cab protection |
History
- 1859
Louis Lucas founds a foundry in West Bend, Wisconsin, for agricultural equipment
- 1890
Charles Silberzahn buys the Lucas Foundry; renaming to Silberzahn Manufacturing Company
- 1902
John Gehl acquires the company with partners Henry Thoma and Peter Beres
- 1906
Renaming to GEHL Brothers Manufacturing
- 1947
- 1967
Renaming to GEHL Company
- 1973
Production of skid loaders; sales company in West Germany; plant in Madison, South Dakota
- 1988
Acquisition of the Dynalift telescopic handler
- 1991
Asphalt pavers added to the product range
- 1997
Acquisition of Mustang Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- 2004
Strategic partnership with Manitou BF S.A. for telescopic handlers
- 2008
GEHL Company becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitou BF S.A.
- 2009
Relocation of the company headquarters to a new R&D center in West Bend, WI
- 2010s
First fully electric skid loader prototypes presented at Conexpo