We Are the Used Equipment Division of RDO Equipment Co.

This was the website for the Used Equipment Division of RDO Equipment Co. in the early 2000's. The content below is from the site's 2005 archived pages.

We are here to help you fill your used equipment needs. Whether you're in the market for construction equipment, heavy duty trucks, material handling equipment, or quality used ag equipment, RDO has the largest selection of used equipment available anywhere.

RDO Financial Services Co.
700 7th Street South
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone:(701) 526-9700
Toll Free: (800) 950-4905
Fax: (701) 297-1551
Toll Free Fax: (877) 334-8714

About Us

We are the Used Equipment Division of RDO Equipment Co.

RDO Equipment Co. specializes in the distribution, sale, service, rental and finance of equipment and trucks to the agricultural, construction, manufacturing, transportation and warehousing industries, as well as to public service entities, government agencies and utilities. The Company operates the largest network of John Deere construction and agricultural equipment stores in North America, as well as Volvo and Mack truck centers. Information about the Company, including recent news and product information, is available on the RDO Equipment Co. corporate web site (www.rdoequipment.com).

History of RDO

In 1968, Ronald D. Offutt opened his first John Deere agriculture equipment dealership in Casselton, ND. He raised the money by taking out a bank loan, selling a potato warehouse and 160 acres of the family's farmland, and getting the last $10,000 from his grandmother. From that beginning, RDO Equipment Co. has grown to 53 locations in 10 states, and has become one of the leading companies engaged in the restructuring and consolidation of the equipment and truck retail industries.

• Agricultural Equipment
• Construction Equipment
• Rental Equipment
• Trucks
• Material Handling Equipment
• Used Equipment
• Financial Services

Since 1968, the Company has expanded its agricultural equipment division. Operations are now located in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. These operations include an agricultural rental business in California.

RDO Equipment purchased its first truck dealership in 1997. Since then, the truck division continues to grow with acquisitions of Mack, Volvo, GMC and Isuzu dealerships and now operates truck centers in North Dakota.

In 1998, RDO Equipment Co. became a dealer of Hyster material handling products. The Material Handling division has designated stores in Minnesota and Nebraska. Our service area also includes Wisconsin and Iowa. To provide even better customer service, the RDO Construction Equipment stores in Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota sell and service the Hyster line, along with other material handling product lines.

RDO Financial Services Co. was established in 1997 to provide financial solutions for any equipment needs.  Financial alternatives are tailored to maximize your buying power, flexibility and convenience.  Solutions offered include:

• Equipment notes and leases
• Succe$$Link line of credit account
• Credit life insurance
• Extended Warranty
• Physical damage insurance

We have conveniently placed Business Development Managers at our dealerships and they are prepared to assist customers with financing needs.
As RDO Equipment Co. continues to explore opportunities for growth, its commitment remains the same: to strive for excellence and to provide quality products and services to its customers.

 

Mission & Values

The RDO Vision: We will seek growth through the pursuit of opportunities in which our dedicated staff may apply their collective talents to do a job effectively and efficiently with the expectation of a fair and decent profit.

Our Mission

The RDO Mission consists of one strong and bold statement. "We will strive for excellence and be a premier dealer group in providing superior products and services to our customers."

Our Core Values and Beliefs

We will:

• operate a lean corporate structure that allows the flexibility to respond quickly to opportunities and promotes a free flow of communication and teamwork.
• hire and promote people who will grow professionally with our company. efficiently deliver quality products and services to our customers.
• maintain strong partnerships based on honesty, integrity, and trust with our customers, our employees and our suppliers.
• provide a stimulating work environment for our employees that rewards and recognizes efficiency, teamwork, individual initiative, creative thinking and personal responsibility.

Together we can achieve these high standards and will stop at nothing less.

 

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A Success Story

Rolain Tomasky's primary business was making specialized farm equipment accessible to smaller farms. He always saw lean times right after harvest and was looking for a way to either diversify or invest in a non-seasonal business. RDO made it possible to expand his enterprise into an evergreen market - the distribution of cleaning supplies. As a teenager, he helped his uncle run a small custodial shop and was responsible for making all cleaning supplies purchases. He used his contacts to create a new opportunity that's thriving. Tomasky Supply now distributes everything from toilet paper to major brands dishwashing soap to local restaurants and convenience stores. Rolain recently use his cleaning supplier knowledge to open a cleaning service for an even larger customer base. RDO can partner with customers to improve the business prospects for any size business.

This was the website for the  Used Equipment Division of RDO Equipment Co.

Complete Financing Options

RDO Financial Services Co. can provide financing solutions for any equipment needs. Financial alternatives are tailored to maximize your buying power, flexibility and convenience. Solutions offered include:

 

• Equipment notes and leases
• Succe$$Link line of credit account
• Credit life insurance
• Extended warranty
• Physical damage insurance

We have conveniently placed Business Development Managers at our dealerships and they are prepared to assist you. You are also invited to contact our Fargo office and we will make arrangements for a personal appointment that will fit your schedule. The RDOF Team will listen to your needs and find the best solution available.

RDO Financial Services will work closely with your RDO Equipment Co. location to offer you the best financing and leasing options. We will continue to develop new or improved financial products providing value to our customers. We continue to be Customer Focused. Quality Driven.