GEHL is an American manufacturer of compact equipment headquartered in West Bend, Wisconsin. The main campus in West Bend includes headquarters and R&D facilities. GEHL was founded by Louis Lucas in 1859. Its product lines include steer loaders, track loaders, articulated loaders, asphalt pavers, compact excavators and telescopic handlers. GEHL is North America’s largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery other than tractors. Company owns the rights to manufacture Mustang skid steer loaders, and previously distributed Takeuchi Compact Track Loaders under the names GEHL and Mustang.