What Jesco does

JESCO, Inc. (originally Jersey Equipment Sales Company) is a family-owned construction equipment dealer founded in 1972 by Lou and Terry Robustelli and currently led by President Jon Robustelli. The company operates as an authorized dealer for eight major OEMs — John Deere, Wirtgen, Kleemann, Hamm, Vogele, Ditch Witch, Topcon, and Magni — distributing excavators, dozers, skid steers, articulated dump trucks, mobile crushers, asphalt pavers, compaction rollers, trenchers, directional drills, telehandlers, and forestry equipment. It employs more than 200 people across nine branch locations in Maryland, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.

The company's business model spans the full equipment lifecycle: one-time equipment sales of new and used machinery, recurring rental revenue (daily/weekly/monthly), parts sales, certified technician service and maintenance, and equipment financing through PowerPlan and partner financial institutions. A technology layer overlays the dealer operations, including JDLink telematics-based fleet management, JESCO Connected Support remote diagnostics, JESCO Machine Monitoring, JESCO Virtual Service Support, and Topcon/John Deere precision construction technology (SmartGrade, SmartWeigh, SmartDetect, grade management). Customers are predominantly construction contractors across five verticals: site development, roadbuilding, quarry and aggregate, utilities and underground, and trade contractors using telehandlers.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through physical dealerships, supported by inside sales phone/contact forms and online catalog browsing on jesco.us. Pricing is uniformly quote-based with no public rates. Named enterprise customers include Ruttura & Sons, Carver Companies, Phoenix Steel, Milford Ground-Ups, Nomad Framing, and New Leaf Development. JESCO also operates an associated entity, JESCO Projects, which in February 2026 entered a partnership with P2H2 and Advait Greenergy for green hydrogen infrastructure in India — an adjacency outside the core dealer business.

Name

Jesco

Legal name

JESCO, Inc.

Website

https://jesco.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

JESCO is a family-owned authorized construction equipment dealer representing John Deere, Wirtgen, Kleemann, Hamm, Vogele, Ditch Witch, Topcon, and Magni, operating 9 branches across 5 Northeast/Mid-Atlantic states and serving site development, roadbuilding, quarry, utilities, and trade contractors with sales, rentals, parts, service, financing, and telematics support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

South Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (New & Used): Sale of new construction equipment from OEM brands (John Deere, Wirtgen, Kleemann, Hamm, Vogele, Ditch Witch) as well as certified pre-owned and used machinery.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment including excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, graders, pavers, skid steers, and compact track loaders.
3. Parts Sales: Genuine OEM parts sales for all equipment brands carried, including John Deere parts and other manufacturer parts.
4. Service & Maintenance: Certified technician services including routine maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, and connected support services.
5. Financing Services: Equipment financing through partnerships with financial institutions, offering flexible financing plans, competitive rates, and PowerPlan options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JESCO is a full-service construction equipment dealership that sells new and used heavy machinery from seven major OEM brands (John Deere, Wirtgen, Kleemann, Hamm, Vogele, Ditch Witch, Topcon, Magni), rents equipment, supplies genuine OEM parts, provides certified technician service and maintenance, and arranges equipment financing. The company also delivers connected support technology (JDLink telematics, precision construction/machine control, remote diagnostics) across nine branch locations in five Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states.

Product overview

JESCO is a construction equipment dealer and service provider, not a product manufacturer. The company operates as an authorized dealer for multiple equipment brands, offering equipment sales, rentals, financing, parts, and technical services. The product portfolio is organized by equipment category: Quarry & Aggregate equipment (Kleemann mobile jaw/cone/impact crushers and screening plants, John Deere wheel loaders and excavators); Roadbuilding equipment (Wirtgen cold milling machines, slipform pavers, recyclers and soil stabilizers, Vogele asphalt pavers, Hamm compaction rollers); Site Development equipment (John Deere excavators, dozers including 950K Crawler Dozer, skid steers, articulated dump trucks from John Deere and Hydrema); Utilities & Underground equipment (Ditch Witch trenchers, directional drills, vacuum excavators); Forestry equipment (John Deere feller bunchers, forwarders, harvesters, skidders, swing machines); and Specialty products including Magni rotating telehandlers (RTH series with 57-167 ft lift heights) and heavy lift telehandlers (HTH series up to 110,000 lbs capacity), plus aftermarket add-ons (Indeco hydraulic breakers, Eager Beaver trailers, Thunder Creek service trailers). Technology services include JDLink fleet management, Connected Support remote diagnostics, Precision Construction technology (SmartGrade, SmartWeigh, SmartDetect), and Topcon GPS/machine control systems. The company also offers equipment rentals, flexible financing options, and certified parts/service support across nine branch locations in five states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment Full range of John Deere construction and forestry equipment including excavators, dozers, skid steers, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks, backhoes, feller bunchers, harvesters, forwarders, skidders, and swing machines offered to contractors through JESCO's authorized dealer channel.
• Kleemann Quarry & Aggregate Equipment Mobile jaw crushers, cone crushers, and impact crushers for primary and secondary crushing in quarries and aggregate processing, plus mobile screening plants for material separation by size, sold through JESCO as the authorized Kleemann dealer.
• Wirtgen Roadbuilding Equipment Cold milling machines, slipform pavers, recyclers, and soil stabilizers for road construction, rehabilitation, and concrete paving applications, offered through JESCO's authorized Wirtgen dealer channel.
• Hamm Compaction Equipment Compaction rollers and compaction technology essential for road construction and earthwork, designed to achieve optimal compaction and smooth surface results, sold through JESCO as the authorized Hamm dealer.
• Vogele Asphalt Pavers Asphalt pavers for road construction, parking lot resurfacing, and airport runway projects, including Super 700i, Super 1700-3i, and Super 2000-3i models with varying screed widths, offered through JESCO as the authorized Vogele dealer.
• Ditch Witch Underground Equipment Trenchers, directional drills, and vacuum excavators engineered for underground utility installation across telecom, gas, water, and electric infrastructure projects, offered through JESCO's authorized Ditch Witch dealer locations.
• Topcon Construction Technology GPS systems, laser leveling equipment, and machine control solutions for construction and surveying professionals, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and profitability on grading and earthwork jobs.
• Magni Telescopic Handlers Award-winning rotating telehandlers (RTH series, 57-167 ft lift heights, 8,800-28,600 lb capacities) and heavy lift telehandlers (HTH series, 22,000-110,000 lb capacities) that replace forklifts, cranes, and mobile elevating work platforms for steel, masonry, framing, concrete, roofing, and restoration applications.
• Hydrema Articulated Dump Trucks Compact articulated dump trucks engineered for maneuverability and efficiency in challenging terrains, including 912G and 922G models with flexibility and load capacity suited for site development and aggregate operations.
• Eager Beaver Trailers Heavy-duty trailers including Easyloaders, Lowboys, and GSL-PT paver-style trailers with load capacities from 25,000 to 145,000 lbs GVWR for transporting rollers, pavers, and milling machines.
• Indeco Hydraulic Breakers & Attachments Hydraulic breakers and mulching heads for demolition, material processing, and site preparation applications.
• Thunder Creek Service & Utility Trailers Service and lube trailers, multi-tank oil trailers, and no-hazmat fuel and service trailers for on-site equipment maintenance and refueling operations.
• Equipment Rental Services Short-term and long-term equipment rentals available on daily, weekly, or monthly terms for excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, graders, pavers, skid steers, and other heavy equipment to fill fleet gaps or support temporary projects.
• Financing & PowerPlan Flexible equipment financing plans, competitive rates, and PowerPlan financing options tailored to customer budget and project scope for equipment purchases.
• Parts & Service Genuine OEM parts and certified technician services for routine maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics across all equipment brands JESCO sells, available across the branch network.
• Kleemann MOBIREX MR 100i NEO / NEOe Mobile Impact Crusher Mobile impact crusher available in MR 100i NEO (diesel-direct D-DRIVE) and MR 100i NEOe (diesel-electric E-DRIVE) versions for locally emission-free operation. Features SPECTIVE SWITCH operating panel, SPECTIVE CONNECT smartphone data monitoring, and fully hydraulic crusher gap adjustment for recycling, natural stone processing, and urban mining.

Quantifiable outcome

• Framing contractors report up to 35% productivity gains using Magni telehandlers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JESCO ProjectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 6 February 2026JESCO Projects (associated with JESCO) partnered with P2H2 and Advait Greenergy for project execution related to green hydrogen infrastructure development in India. This involves the deployment of electrolyser technology and hydrogen storage solutions as part of India's transition from pilot projects to industrial-scale green hydrogen deployment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RDO Equipment Co. One of the largest John Deere construction and agriculture equipment dealer networks in North America. Comparable to JESCO as a multi-brand authorized dealer offering equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, and technology across multiple branch locations.
• Stribling Equipment: John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Highly comparable business model — multi-location authorized John Deere dealer with full sales, rental, parts, and service capabilities.
• Foley Equipment: Caterpillar equipment dealer operating across Kansas, Missouri, and the broader Midwest with full equipment, parts, service, and rental operations. Direct comparable in dealer business model serving construction contractors.
• Holt Cat: Largest Caterpillar dealer in the US, operating across Texas with full equipment sales, rentals, parts, service, and power systems. Comparable in offering the full equipment lifecycle to construction and industrial customers.
• Brandeis Machinery & Supply: John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer with locations across Kentucky, Indiana, and surrounding states. Direct comparable as a multi-location authorized dealer with full lifecycle support services.

Broad incumbents

• H&E Equipment Services: One of the largest equipment rental companies in the US with a national branch network. Comparable as a full-service dealer and rental provider, though broader in geographic scope and more rental-weighted than JESCO.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world with a national branch network and broad fleet. Adjacent competitor in the rental segment and an emerging channel competitor in equipment sales.
• Caterpillar Inc. Largest construction equipment OEM globally. JESCO competes with the Caterpillar dealer network (Foley, Holt, etc.) for end customers; Caterpillar's direct channels also represent a long-term disintermediation risk to JESCO's dealer model.
• Komatsu: Global construction and mining equipment OEM. Competes with John Deere's dealer network through its own dealer channels; representative of the broader competitive set JESCO faces at the OEM level.

Others

• Vermeer Corporation: Manufacturer of Ditch Witch, the underground construction equipment brand JESCO carries. Comparable as a key supplier partner whose products JESCO distributes and supports across its Northeast territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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