2017
Presentation of the 23e: The world's first electric yard loader with lithium-ion battery.
2016
Opening of a new welcome building with meeting rooms and offices.
2014
Further development of the 24 and 34 series for the construction industry.
2013
Rüdiger Lohoff is appointed to the management board.
2010
The first SLT farm loader with a particularly low design height.
2008
New development of the production line and paint shop.
2003
New development of a training centre with a seating capacity of up to 50.
1996
Development of the first telescopic wheel loader with articulated joint, the 870T.
1990
Sales launch across the six federal states of former Eastern Germany. Establishment of the Maschinenfabrik Schäffer Vertrieb & Service GmbH in Döbeln.
1987
Development of the first model 860 wheel loader for use outside the agricultural sector.
1981
Following the death of Heinrich Schäffer, Jürgen Jachalke and Siegfried Schäffer take over as managing partners of the company.
1980
New development of a complete production system with a facility covering 6,400 square metres as well as an administration facility with 1,000 square metres.
1979
Development of the first D25 compact wheel loader (28 PS), a crucial moment in the company's history. The first loader with hydrostatic drive and quick-release system.
1972
Currently 50 employees. Participation in national and international specialist trade fairs. Development of the first industrial front loader with parallel guide.
1970
Development of the "SILOREX" silo removal system.
1963
Production of the first front loader for agricultural tractors.
1960
Launch of the harvesting fork, combined fork and beet fork production for front loaders.
1956
Company established by Heinrich Schäffer.