Family business since 1972

At Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge, tradition meets continuous development. As a modern family business, we build on over 50 years of industry experience.
A team of 70 people at six locations in Europe ensures that you get everything from a single source: trade, service, rental, insurance and financing.
All-round support based on stability, professional competence and a clear strategic orientation across three generations.

About us

Hochstaffl Holding AG operates in the real estate, agriculture, hotel and corporate investment sectors in Europe.

As part of the holding company, Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH with more than 70 employees in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Croatia and Romania offers a wide range of services:

  • Trade of new & used commercial vehicles
  • Repair & service
  • Rental via Hochstaffl RENT GmbH
  • Insurance solutions
  • Financing via Nutzfahrzeuge Leasing AG

When selecting our service locations, which operate as independent workshops, we have increasingly focused on a convenient location near the highway. Thanks to regular training, our team has top-level technical expertise.

Management and founder of Hochstaffl Commercial Vehicles

from left to right: Managing Director: Michael Hochstaffl, Founder: KomR Johann Hochstaffl (†), Managing Director: Marc Hochstaffl

Management and founder of Hochstaffl Commercial Vehicles

from left to right: Managing Director: Michael Hochstaffl, Founder: KomR Johann Hochstaffl (†), Managing Director: Marc Hochstaffl

About us

Hochstaffl Holding AG operates in the real estate, agriculture, hotel and corporate investment sectors in Europe.

As part of the holding company, Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH with more than 70 employees in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Croatia and Romania offers a wide range of services:

  • Trade of new & used commercial vehicles
  • Repair & service
  • Rental via Hochstaffl RENT GmbH
  • Insurance solutions
  • Financing via Nutzfahrzeuge Leasing AG

When selecting our service locations, which operate as independent workshops, we have increasingly focused on a convenient location near the highway. Thanks to regular training, our team has top-level technical expertise.

Growth with strategic foresight

Since 1972, it has been very clear to Hochstaffl that stable steps should secure our growth. With responsibility for our customers and our team.

Brand representations & international expertise

  • More than 50 years of cooperation with Kögel have come to an end
    Based on valuable experience from the cooperation between two successful companies, we have realigned our strategy. With modern, high-performance brands, we are focusing even more on the needs of our customers.

  • Schwarzmüller – Croatia & Romania
  • Wielton – Austria & Slovakia

  • Our partner Schwarzmüller uses the Hochstaffl location in Croatia for aftersales (rented service concept).
  • No crises, but challenges: With the establishment of a new Schwarzmüller sales organization in Croatia, optimal solutions and short delivery times are to be ensured.
  • The expanded partnerships with the manufacturers LAMBERET, MENCI, MAX Trailer, WEB-Trailer completely covers Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge the most important brands in the transport industry.

  • New sales and increased support in Croatia leads to market expansion
  • Expansion of rental (Hochstaffl RENT) including the new Schleiz location (Germany, since 2022)
  • Hochstaffl Commercial Vehicles is a multiple market leader in central segments
  • We defy economic challenges with stable delivery capability
  • Modernization and strategic realignment in the brand portfolio

Growth with strategic foresight

Since 1972, it has been very clear to Hochstaffl that stable steps should secure our growth. With responsibility for our customers and our team.

Brand representations & international expertise

  • More than 50 years of cooperation with Kögel have come to an end
    Based on valuable experience from the cooperation between two successful companies, we have realigned our strategy. With modern, high-performance brands, we are focusing even more on the needs of our customers.

  • Schwarzmüller – Croatia & Romania
  • Wielton – Austria & Slovakia

  • Our partner Schwarzmüller uses the Hochstaffl location in Croatia for aftersales (rented service concept).
  • No crises, but challenges: With the establishment of a new Schwarzmüller sales organization in Croatia, optimal solutions and short delivery times are to be ensured.
  • The expanded partnerships with the manufacturers LAMBERET, MENCI, MAX Trailer, WEB-Trailer completely covers Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge the most important brands in the transport industry.

  • New sales and increased support in Croatia leads to market expansion
  • Expansion of rental (Hochstaffl RENT) including the new Schleiz location (Germany, since 2022)
  • Hochstaffl Commercial Vehicles is a multiple market leader in central segments
  • We defy economic challenges with stable delivery capability
  • Modernization and strategic realignment in the brand portfolio
Historical aerial view of the company premises of Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge Kundl

Company history

The development of the company shows clear continuity, entrepreneurial skill and international perspective over three generations.

  • Founded by Commercial Councilor Johann Hochstaffl (†).

  • Expansion of the Kundl site; foundation of Nutzfahrzeuge Leasing AG.

  • Expansion of international relations, focus on Europe.

  • Entry of Michael Hochstaffl into the company.

  • Expansion to Germany (Schleiz), Croatia, Slovakia, Romania.

  • New service location Marz (AT).

  • Expansion of the dealer networks; dealer agreement with Kässbohrer.
  • Entry of Marc Hochstaffl (3rd generation) as workshop manager Kundl.

  • Foundation of Hochstaffl RENT GmbH.

  • Expansion of rental in Schleiz (DE)
  • End of the 50-year partnership with Kögel
  • Official Schwarzmüller representation in Croatia & Romania
  • Official Wielton representation for Austria & Slovakia
  • Schwarzmüller Aftersales rents from Hochstaffl Croatia
  • Optimal customer solutions in challenging times through a new Schwarzmüller sales organization in Croatia
  • Marc Hochstaffl becomes Managing Director

Company history

The development of the company shows clear continuity, entrepreneurial skill and international perspective over three generations.

Historical aerial view of the company premises of Hochstaffl Nutzfahrzeuge Kundl

  • Founded by Commercial Councilor Johann Hochstaffl (†).

  • Expansion of the Kundl site; foundation of Nutzfahrzeuge Leasing AG.

  • Expansion of international relations, focus on Europe.

  • Entry of Michael Hochstaffl into the company.

  • Expansion to Germany (Schleiz), Croatia, Slovakia, Romania.

  • New service location Marz (AT).

  • Expansion of the dealer networks; dealer agreement with Kässbohrer.
  • Entry of Marc Hochstaffl (3rd generation) as workshop manager Kundl.

  • Foundation of Hochstaffl RENT GmbH.

  • Expansion of rental in Schleiz (DE)
  • End of the 50-year partnership with Kögel
  • Official Schwarzmüller representation in Croatia & Romania
  • Official Wielton representation for Austria & Slovakia
  • Schwarzmüller Aftersales rents from Hochstaffl Croatia
  • Optimal customer solutions in challenging times through a new Schwarzmüller sales organization in Croatia
  • Marc Hochstaffl becomes Managing Director

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