In 1840, Lieven Hoste built this windmill to grind grain and press oil-rich seeds. As early as 1859, the wind power was reinforced with a steam engine.

The story goes that around 1900, the then owner met German engineer Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine, at the World's Fair in Paris. At that time, the engine was still a technological marvel, mainly used in small businesses because it was much more compact than steam engines. This is how the mill in Machelen came to be equipped with one of the first diesel engines in Belgium. In 1904, the characteristic sails disappeared.

The oil mill remained in operation until 1944. After the Second World War, the mill fell into disrepair. Raveel worked hard to preserve and restore the remains of the mill. In 1999, the mill was finally listed as a protected village landmark, together with its surroundings. Today, the mill is undergoing extensive restoration.