Power and strength that moves generations

About Atlas weyhausen

what we stand for

Atlas Weyhausen has been developing and producing high-quality machines under the Weycor brand at its Wildeshausen site in Lower Saxony for over 55 years.

Weycor wheel loaders stand for durability, robustness and outstanding performance. The wheel loaders are used worldwide in construction, industry and agriculture. Atlas Weyhausen places particular emphasis on quality "made in Germany", tradition and innovation.

The Weycor promise: Performance and efficiency for the world of tomorrow.

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History & Milestones

From the beginnings to today - a success story

Our journey began with the vision of developing machines that make everyday work easier and set new standards. Over the decades, we have continuously expanded our product portfolio and established the Weycor brand as a synonym for quality and innovation.

Foundation
Foundation of Hinrich Weyhausen KG.
1936
New foundation
Independent division by Dr. F. Weyhausen and start of wheel loader and roller production
1975
Kapos Atlas Kft.
Takeover of Kapos Atlas Kft., production plant in Hungary
1998
Foundation
Dr.F. Weyhausen Foundation as a new shareholder to ensure the independence of the company.
2016
Performance class
Introduction of the 6XX performance class to the Weycor product portfolio
2022
Realignment
Strategic realignment (under new management).
1919
ATLAS
ATLAS" trademark.
1971
Hydrostat drive concept
The first wheel loaders with a hydrostatic drive concept, which enabled infinitely variable adjustment of the travel speed.
1994
New concept
Introduction of a new wheel loader concept - a modern, rounder design, an ergonomic driver's cab and 360 degree visibility.
2009
Weycor logo
The brand is renamed Weycor to emphasize our independence and innovative strength.
2017
Innovation Center
Opening of the innovation center in Wildeshausen for the development of new construction machinery and technologies.
2025

Our vision

Creating the best wheel loaders to shape the world of tomorrow

Weycor wheel loaders stand for unshakeable strength, impressive power, and maximum efficiency. Whether on construction sites, in agriculture, in road construction, or in a wide range of other challenging applications, Weycor is a reliable partner at your side.

With durable, high-performance solutions, we work together to lay the foundation for a better, more sustainable future.

Quality

Highest standards in material, workmanship and performance.

Responsibility

For our employees, customers and the environment.

Customer proximity

We listen and develop products that create real added value.

Weycor wheel loaders and attachments at a KAPOS Atlas outdoor exhibition, with banners and advertising flags.

Subsidiaries

Kapos Atlas Machine Works Ltd.

The subsidiary Kapos Atlas Kft., based in Kaposvar (Hungary), is a specialist supplier of welded steel structures, components, and finished assemblies for the construction machinery and commercial vehicle industry.

From individual steel components to ready-to-install modules, Kapos Atlas develops and manufactures customized solutions that meet the highest quality standards, withstand even heavy loads, and make machines more efficient—our Weycor wheel loaders also benefit from this.

Foundation

Dr. Friedrich Weyhausen

Preserving our heritage, securing our future

Dr. Friedrich Weyhausen, the founder of Atlas Weyhausen, left us a valuable legacy: a corporate culture characterized by entrepreneurial vision, social responsibility and uncompromising quality standards. The Dr. Friedrich Weyhausen Foundation was established to preserve these values and keep the company independent in the long term.

Bronze relief of Dr. Friedrich Weyhausen in profile, with detailed facial features and textured surface.

The goals

Our foundation pursues two central goals

Independence and stability

The foundation ensures that Atlas Weyhausen will continue to be run as an independent family business in the future - with a clear vision and long-term perspective.

Promoting employees and innovation

The foundation invests in the training and further education of our teams as well as in research and development projects that make our machines even more powerful and efficient.