Wüst Maschinen + Fahrzeugbau

What Wüst Maschinen + Fahrzeugbau does

Wüst Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau AG, operating as Wüst Hacker, is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of wood chipping equipment and forestry vehicles founded in 1977 by Karl Wüst and headquartered in Eggiwil in the Emmental region of Switzerland. The company designs, engineers, and builds heavy-duty forestry machinery for wood energy producers, biomass operators, forestry contractors, and timber transport companies, selling directly within Switzerland and through a network of regional distribution partners covering Germany, France, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, the United Kingdom, Luxembourg, and Italy. Distribution is supplemented by participation in European trade shows (Forst Live in Offenburg, Silva Regina in Brno, Forstmesse Luzern) and a multilingual web and social presence.

The product portfolio centers on a modular wood chipper platform. The flagship SMC-812 chipper unit features a 120x80cm infeed opening, a 950mm rotor, adjustable cutting lengths from 15-45mm, throughput up to 280 srm/h, and is offered in TCR (truck-mounted), CCL, CCR, and PTO-driven variants for integration with Volvo, Scania, MAN, Mercedes, and other chassis. The compact SMC-610 (up to 250 m³/h) and the BBHK series (BBHK-85, BBHK-100, BBHK-120) round out the chipper line. Wüst also fabricates custom truck superstructures for timber transport (long timber and short timber vehicles, crane installations on Scania, MAN, Iveco, and Mercedes Actros chassis) and, since 2019, the KSLD-24 self-steering trailer (18-24t capacity) with electrohydraulic steering. Under a reciprocal 2019 partnership with Albach Maschinenbau, Wüst distributes and services the Albach Diamant 2000 self-propelled chipper in Switzerland. An accessory program covers knife/blade systems, infeed conveyors, operator work platforms, log splitters, foldable ejection spouts, and hydraulic rear stabilizers.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales of chipper units, trailers, and bespoke vehicle superstructures, with after-sales service, repair, and spare parts forming a recurring stream. Pricing is custom-quoted based on configuration and chassis rather than list-priced, with no public pricing available. The company operates an in-house hydraulic and mechanical workshop that supports both Wüst-built and third-party agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, plus mobile service vehicles for on-site repair. The operating team is small (approximately 6 employees spanning 10 trades) and management-led, with Thomas Thuner as Managing Director and Ueli Guggisberg on the Executive Board.

Name

Wüst Maschinen + Fahrzeugbau

Legal name

Wüst Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau AG

Website

https://wuest-hacker.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wüst Maschinen + Fahrzeugbau AG is a Swiss manufacturer of modular wood chippers (SMC-812, SMC-610, BBHK), forestry vehicle superstructures, and self-steering trailers, serving forestry contractors, wood energy operators, and timber transport companies across Europe through direct sales and a partner network spanning eight countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Forestry & Logging Vehicle Manufacturing (Harvesters/Forwarders/Skidders) (IMACAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements) (IMACAFAL)

Keywords

• Wood chipping equipment
• Forestry machinery
• Timber transport vehicles
• Vehicle superstructures
• Agricultural equipment repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Eggiwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wood Chipper Equipment Sales: Sale of wood chipping units (SMC-812, SMC-610) and chipper trucks in various configurations (TCR, CCL, CCR, PTO variants)
2. Vehicle Superstructure Sales: Custom-built truck bodies and trailers for forestry and timber transport including self-steering trailers (KSLD-24), long timber vehicles, and crane superstructures
3. After-Sales Service and Repairs: Repair and maintenance services for agricultural, construction and forestry machinery with on-site service vehicles and in-house hydraulic workshop
4. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of spare parts with extensive inventory and in-house production capability for special parts
5. Albach Distribution Partnership: Distribution of Albach Diamant 2000 self-propelled chippers in Switzerland as part of partnership with Albach Maschinenbau

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wüst Maschinen + Fahrzeugbau AG designs, manufactures, and services wood chippers, forestry vehicle superstructures, and self-steering trailers for professional forestry, wood-energy, and timber-transport operators. Its modular SMC-812 and SMC-610 chipper units can be truck-mounted (TCR/CCL/CCR) or PTO-driven and are complemented by custom truck bodywork on commercial chassis plus the KSLD-24 trailer, with repair, maintenance, and spare-parts services delivered through an in-house hydraulic and mechanical workshop.

Product overview

Wüst Maschinen- und Fahrzeugbau AG is a Swiss manufacturer of forest machinery with a modular wood chipper portfolio centered on the SMC-812 (truck-mounted and PTO-driven variants) and SMC-610 (smaller PTO-driven units). The product line also includes BBHK chipping units for various applications, vehicle superstructures for timber transport, and the self-steering KSLD-24 trailer. Through a 2019 partnership with ALBACH Maschinenbau, the company also distributes the Albach Diamant 2000 self-propelled chipper. An extensive accessory program covers knife systems, infeed conveyors, work platforms, log splitters, ejection spouts, and rear stabilizers. The company also provides repair, service, and maintenance through its in-house workshop and hydraulics facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMC-812 Wood Chipper Unit High-performance modular wood chipping unit available in truck-mounted (TCR, CCL, CCR) and PTO-driven configurations. Features 120x80cm infeed opening, 950mm rotor diameter, adjustable cutting length 15-45mm, throughput up to 280 srm/h, and handling of hardwood up to 60cm and softwood up to 80cm. Targeted at professional forestry and wood-energy operators.
• SMC-610 Wood Chipper Unit Compact articulated-shaft wood chipper for tractors with 200+ HP, based on the SMC-812 concept. Features 100x60cm infeed opening, 800mm rotor, adjustable cutting length 15-35mm, and throughput up to 250 m³/h. Targeted at medium-sized tractor operators.
• BBHK Wood Chipping Unit Wood chipping units available as PTO-driven towed units or directly-driven truck superstructures, in three models: BBHK-85 (58x85cm), BBHK-100 (58x100cm), and BBHK-120 (58x120cm). Features 800mm rotor diameter and 200+ HP requirement. Targeted at forestry and wood-processing operators needing versatile chipping configurations.
• Albach Diamant 2000 Self-Propelled Chipper Self-propelled all-road wood chipper with Volvo engines (450-565 kW), 1230mm infeed width, 7th generation rotor producing 15-60mm chips, and 70 km/h road speed. Distributed by Wüst in Switzerland under its partnership with Albach Maschinenbau.
• KSLD-24 Self-Steering Trailer Self-steering trailer (18-24t capacity) with electrohydraulic steering, 2800mm wheelbase, LED lighting, available with various axle configurations and suspension systems. Hot-dip galvanized fine-grain structural steel construction with 2K coating, payload-optimized box construction. Targeted at timber-transport operators needing maneuverable heavy-load trailers.
• Custom Vehicle Superstructures (Fahrzeugaufbauten) Custom-built truck superstructures for wood transport including long timber vehicles, short timber vehicles, crane installations, and special vehicle conversions on Scania, MAN, Iveco, and Mercedes Actros chassis. Targeted at forestry and timber-transport companies requiring tailored vehicle configurations.
• Repair, Maintenance and Spare Parts Service Full after-sales service offering including maintenance, repair, and revision of construction, agricultural and forestry machines. In-house hydraulics base with 25+ years experience, mechanical workshop for CNC and conventional machining, mobile service vehicles, and an extensive spare-parts inventory with in-house production capability for special parts. Targeted at operators of agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery in Switzerland.

Quantifiable outcome

• SMC-812 throughput up to 280 srm/h with fuel consumption of 0.4-0.6 l/srm
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• Albach Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Partnership established September 2019 combining Wüst's truck-mounted and tractor PTO chippers with Albach's self-propelled Diamant 2000. Wüst handles sales, service and spare parts for Albach in Switzerland; Albach distributes Wüst products outside Switzerland through their sales channels.
• ANDRES SelbstlenkerminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 May 2019In 2019, Wüst took over production, sales and service of ANDRES self-steering trailers, expanding their product portfolio in the timber transport sector
• Albach Maschinenbau (International)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction, Service, Parts supply, Distribution for Wüst products outside Switzerland
• ROPA FranceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for France handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• Ropa Polska Sp. z o.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Poland handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• Stegemann Landtechnik GmbH & Co.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for North Germany handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• HillTRADEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for North Germany handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• REPAROSERVIS spol. s r.o.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Czech Republic handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• LMT-Bugl GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Austria handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• KA Agri LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for UK handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products
• Reiff S.C.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Luxembourg handling sales, service and spare parts for Wüst products

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mus-Max GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of wood chippers including truck-mounted and self-propelled units. Direct competitor in Central European forestry chipper market with overlapping customer segments.
• Heizohack (Heizomat GmbH): German manufacturer of wood chippers and biomass processing equipment including truck-mounted and PTO-driven chipper units. Competes directly in the European forestry chipper market served by Wüst.
• Albach Maschinenbau: German self-propelled wood chipper manufacturer and Wüst's strategic partner since 2019. Directly comparable product category (forestry chippers) with mutual distribution arrangement; serves as both competitor and channel partner.
• JENZ GmbH: German manufacturer of mobile wood chippers, biomass processors, and chipper trucks. Direct competitor in truck-mounted and tractor-PTO chippers serving European forestry and biomass operators.
• Eschlböck-Biber: Austrian-Bavarian manufacturer of wood chippers and forestry equipment including truck-mounted units. Direct peer in DACH-region forestry chipper market with comparable customer base.
• Pezzolato S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of wood chippers, shredders, and biomass processing equipment with European distribution. Directly comparable product portfolio including truck-mounted and tractor-driven chippers.

Emerging players

• Kesla Oy: Finnish manufacturer of forestry cranes, loaders, and timber trailers. Comparable in the forestry vehicle superstructure and trailer categories where Wüst operates with its KSLD-24 self-steering trailer and timber vehicle builds.

Broad incumbents

• Vermeer Corporation: US-based global manufacturer of industrial chippers and forestry equipment including the BC1500 series. Broader incumbent offering horizontal grinders and chippers across multiple forestry applications beyond Wüst's European specialty focus.
• Bandit Industries: US-based manufacturer of hand-fed and whole-tree chippers used in forestry and biomass applications. Broader incumbent with wider product range and global footprint than Wüst's European specialty truck-mounted focus.

Others

• ROPA Fahrzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbH: German manufacturer of sugar beet harvesters and timber/long-wood logistics vehicles. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose French (ROPA France) and Polish (Ropa Polska) subsidiaries serve as Wüst distribution partners for forestry chippers.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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