Wil-Rich evolved from a small two-man shop making truck hoists to one of the industry leaders in farm tillage equipment. Ed Schleuter, a blacksmith from Lehr, ND, designed and built a truck hoist that could withstand the rigors of modern farming in the 1960s. A group of businessmen from Wahpeton, ND, purchased this small upstart and named it Wil-Rich - from the names of Wilkin and Richland counties, where operations were based.

Since then, Wil-Rich has expanded and refined its product line throughout the years to currently offer a full line of primary and secondary tillage equipment such as cultivators, chisels, rippers, and combination tillage units.

In 2021, the Wil-Rich line of equipment and sister brands Wishek and Concord were purchased by Väderstad AB of Sweden. Väderstad’s colorful history dates back to the early 60s, and has ever since been characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit, the creation of ingenious farm machinery, and a strong drive to rationalize farming methods.