1961 is the year that John F. Kennedy became president of America, Anton Geesink became Judo world champion, Radio Veronica broadcast the first episode of the request records program “One asks and we play!” and the 1961 Tour de France was won by Jacques Anquetil. In Ferwert, Friesland, 1961 was above all the year that Wijtse Anema and his son Fokke decided to start the construction company WIFO.

Wijtze Anema (b. 1912), the founder of WIFO was a gifted man. Tireless in inventing new machines and tools.

The rotary harrow seems promising in the first few years after WIFO's founding. However, the big success comes the following year.

In 1964 we started production of the first rear loaders. Not knowing that this would become such a great success....

We are beginning to see more market potential in the rear loader. It continues to be developed and is already selling well.

Besides the rear loader, we are also focusing on other products such as the Three-point-hitch bucket and ditch cleaner. The first part of our new production building is also being furnished.

Further development of the product program and further expansion of the company continue at a rapid pace. The demand for the rear loader combinations and ditch cleaner is almost impossible to keep up with. Other companies are also starting to focus on these products.

Demand for rear-loader combinations remains strong in '68. Rear loaders are produced in large batches.

We also continue development in other products. Unfortunately, not always successfully. The S Folding Loader and balesqueezer unfortunately did not do what we expected them to do.

In Ferwert, we achieved our goal. The buildings and machinery have been completed. It is now a modern company where more is manufactured with fewer and fewer hands.

In '71 there is a lot of focus on development. The new S loader seems to be going in the right direction. There is also a great deal of interest in the new hydraulic ditch cleaner.

After years of investing in the product program, this year investments are being made in, among other things, a new truck. There is also suddenly much more interest in the push-off fork that has been part of the program since the beginning.

We are also promoting our products. In this case, the DC Deep Cultivators. We do this in our own unique way and with a touch of humor.

1974 was a challenging year for us. Unfortunately, interest in the legendary silage grab declined sharply.

After a disappointing 1974, 1975 seems to be going better. At the right moment, WIFO is overwhelmed by enormous interest in the push-off forks.

This year you could find us at the Agricultural Fair at RAI in Amsterdam. Among other things, we showcased our lifting masts, cultivator, and forward tipping box tipper.

The push tractor has been developed by WIFO. The tractor is equipped with a lifting mast with sideshift and tilt cylinder. In addition, in 1977, hydraulic top links and new tooth shapes for soil cultivation were developed.

The new model cultivator tooth is being applied to a very heavy-duty, V-shaped subsoiler. This model not only pulls very lightly but also has many advantages.

We don't give up! After several attempts, we have developed a new prototype forklift. Electric-hydraulically powered, with the major advantage that the lifting mast can be transferred from the forklift to the tractor in a few minutes.

In 1980, from January 21 to 26, we were present at the Agricultural Fair at RAI in Amsterdam. Our silage forks, buckets, lifting masts, and tippers attracted plenty of attention from visitors.

At the agricultural fair in Zuidlaren in 1981, the first double-hinged Wifo bucket is shown. It receives a lot of attention from press and public.

The lifting mast with big pack baler grappler is being further developed and is a successful addition to the product range.

Construction of the factory hall began in late 1984.

The first Wifo rotators are equipped with a folding side arm.

A forward tipping box rotator is added to the product program.
The K80 has a rotating angle of 135 degrees and is ideal for filling bunkers, planters and trucks.

The first rotators are produced. Endless rotation in two directions. In the 2nd year also available with side arm.

Wifo potato buckets have been available with see-through grilles since 1996. First circular cutouts and since 2009 bars.
As of 2017, WIFO can be read in the see-through grid.

Wifo introduces the double bale clamp. It allows 2 bales of 120-160cm diameter to be picked up at the same time.

In this year, the weighing system with weighing computer is introduced.

The HOD-250 responds to the increasing size of the farmer's equipment. A wide bucket with 8mm plate thickness and 2 cylinders. From the second year onwards standard equipped with a Hardox blade.

The K85 forward rotator is the first WIFO rotator that tilts 180 degrees forward. Ideal for products that do not come out of the box as easily.

WIFO introduces the current model of bale clamp, the BKP-UF. The major advantage of this bale grab is that it has a transport width of only 115 cm when retracted.

WIFO introduces a new type of box tipper for the telescopic handler. Also very suitable for boxes wider than 1.80 meters, which are difficult to tilt sideways. Because the tilting mechanism is at the back, boxes can be placed tightly next to each other.

Together with Klaas Fekkes, the DM-130 is developed. Trenchless drainage with a depth of up to 130cm characterized by its simple and compact construction.

WIFO includes Faber rotators in its program in 2007.
A characteristic feature is the fold-out extension of the support arm and the large “retraction force” of the cylinder.

WIFO-Anema has expanded several times. Clearly visible from the air.

During the summer of 2011, Wifo's offices were remodeled and updated.

In 2013, the assembly hall was completed. This provides more workstations and space for stock of finished and semi-finished products.

In 2017, the K95 forward box rotator is added to the program. 5 prototypes first.

The new Iveco carries Wifo's corporate identity and provides more flexibility in the delivery of new machines.

60 unique trolleys were distributed to 60 relations in 2021. A thank you to long-term employees, dealers and customers worldwide.

In a collaboration with Doorgrond.nl, our new Smart Camera sideshift is designed.