1908
Founded by Wilhelm Kemper as agricultural dealership and repair shop

1950
First industrial production of stable manure spreaders

1969
“The Maize Wolf" (single row maize harvester)

1975
New formed Kemper GmbH

1984
Mounted forage harvester C 3000 - 3.0 m, 4 rows

1986
Start of row-independent "CHAMPION" forage harvester technology – 3.0 m, 4 rows

1993
Second generation of row independent headers -
4.5 m, 6 rows

1996
Introduction of "CHAMPION" M 6000 – 6.0 m, 8 rows

1997
Acquired by Deere & Company

2001
Third generation of row independent headers -
3 to 7.5 m, 4-10 rows

2005
Presentation of header Champion 460 - 6.0 m, 8 rows

2009
Introduction of head 475 7,5 m, 10 rows

2010
Introduction of 390^plus, the first head of the 4th generation with 9 m working width

2012
Extension of the range with 360^plus and 375^plus (6 and 7,5 m working width)

2013
Study 2020: Kemper presents in a concept study the first head with 20 rows (15m working width) worldwide.

2015
Introduction Multi Speed gearbox with quick coupler for Claas 300^plus series

2016
Introduction of the Comfort Supportwheel (fully automatic support wheel with integrated safety equipment and position lights. The driver has not to leave the cabin anymore during field-to-field change.)

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