RDO Equipment Co.

Understanding the value of used equipment is crucial in the trade process. This is why RDO equipment inspectors follow a simple yet detailed process to collect as much information as possible before assigning an accurate price for the used machine. So, what's the key to facilitating a successful used equipment trade? Read more to find out.

From the base of the Big Sky Resort in Montana, you'll notice the peaks are high, towering above the tree line, measuring just over 10,000 feet. Dalton C., Field Service Technician from Bozeman, MT, got a service call for a 750L dozer, which was being used to build the newest tram lift at the resort. The thing is, the job was located on top of The Bowl — known to skiers as a spot with steep drops and challenging terrain where they can push their skills to the limit. That wasn't going to stop our team from getting it done, and for Dalton, it was just another day at the office.

For some kids, their best birthday may have included a bounce house or a fire truck. But for Lucas, his "best birthday ever" consisted of a trip down from Canada to the RDO store in Moorhead, MN. Lucas told Alex M., the Account Manager at the store, about all the equipment he’s ridden in, but there was one thing missing — a piece of equipment with tracks. Next thing you know, Alex fired up a 9RX and he and Lucas jumped in and took off! "Lucas made our day. I remember being the kid who lit up with excitement when I got to help my dad out on the farm. This is why I love my job — the people, the stories, the friendships all cultivated from two John Deere colors," Alex said.

We deal in iron, but our most valuable asset is our people. ⭐ "Working for RDO gives me a sense of pride I've never experienced before. Within the last four years, I have grown tremendously because of the support provided and the endless opportunities," Juanita O., Lead Parts Specialist in Eugene, OR, says. "My team is always here to support me, and they all represent our core values, which really makes working here so special."

Time is money, and the more you can automate a construction layout process, the more time you have to tackle new projects. Enter Topcon Positioning Systems' LN-150. No more second-guessing, no more long days manually creating a layout, Take a look at how the LN-150 is transforming J. Martin Builders' workflow. #topcon #construction #technology

From grocery stores to gas stations — it's likely you've done a double or even a triple take at prices in the last year. There's plenty of work out there to be done, but contractors are facing the pressure of climbing costs as much as anyone else. Thankfully, there are a few ways a trusted equipment dealer, like RDO, can help navigate the rocky roads of inflation. Learn more from Dennis Howard, RDO's Senior Vice President of Equipment, about how contractors can lean on tried-and-true tactics and continue to succeed. https://bit.ly/4cFd7jh

Since the beginning of civilization, agricultural practices have played a huge part in the way the world moves forward. Fast forward to the present day and it still does, but today’s growers are equipped technology and capabilities that were unthinkable even a few decades ago. There’s a world of data behind every farm, just waiting to be harvested. Tools like John Deere Operations Center™, can help cultivate that data and bring insights like fuel utilization and production hours to life, illustrating opportunities and improvements across an operation. In this article, Maria Zepeda Gomez, an agronomist at RDO, shares ways to optimize your field from one year to the next with connected machines.

Trent Bess founded TKB Excavation nearly 20 years ago. Since then, he's thrived in a booming market, growing his business and growing the size and diversity of his equipment fleet right along with it. His original excavation jobs left him with lots of extra rock that needed crushing. That led him to purchase his Kleeman jaw crusher. The aggregate business was good; so good that Trent has since added a cone crusher and mobile screening plant to his Kleeman collection. Luckily for RDO, new equipment meant a new partnership, one our team values heavily. Read more about TKB Excavation and how they crush their workload and keep rocking right along while relying on RDO as their trusted partner.

Happy 4th of July!

Red, white, blue and a little bit of John Deere green. Happy Fourth of July!