What Landoll does

Landoll Company, LLC is a privately held, family-owned diversified industrial manufacturer headquartered in Marysville, Kansas, founded in 1963 by Don Landoll. The company designs, manufactures, and markets heavy equipment across five distinct product verticals: ground-loading trailers (Landoll Trailers division, anchored by patented traveling axle designs introduced in 1970), farm tillage and seeding equipment (Landoll Farm Equipment and acquired Brillion Farm Equipment), material handling forklifts including Bendi articulating-mast and Drexel SwingMast very-narrow-aisle units (acquired 2003), ICON construction equipment (acquired 2007), and TravAlong livestock and specialty trailers. Vertically integrated from raw steel to finished products, the company operates more than 960,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity on a 22+ acre site, with satellite plants in Beloit (Kansas), Brillion (Wisconsin), and Waterville (Kansas), and a 75,000 square-foot parts distribution center supporting aftermarket revenue.

The business generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of branded equipment, sold via an independent dealer network covering all US states and Canadian provinces, with division-specific district managers and factory-direct national accounts. A dedicated OEM/Government division sells directly through GSA, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Department of Defense contracts, with continuous government contracting relationships spanning more than 40 years and named customers including the US Army, Air Force, Navy/Marines, and the Department of Defense for military trailers, de-icers, and specialized vehicles. Geographic reach extends via international distributors to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Asia, South Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Notable historical relationships include a now-concluded 2000 agreement with AGCO Corporation for co-marketing of tillage implements, and licensed technology partnerships (e.g., Hawkins/AGROdeviate for the 2026 VertiSTRIP strip-till launch).

The product portfolio is anchored by several proprietary mechanical innovations protected by patents and trademarks—most notably the world's first 180-degree articulating mast (Bendi), the 90-degree rotating SwingMast operating in aisles as narrow as 56 inches, and the original traveling axle ground-loading trailer. UL-certified explosion-proof forklifts address hazardous-environment applications. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds CAGE Code 65459 for federal contracting, and operates the diversified portfolio from a single Kansas complex supplemented by three acquired manufacturing facilities, with reported headcount in the 101-250 range and a 'Customer Comes First' operational philosophy under founding family ownership.

Name

Landoll

Legal name

Landoll Company, LLC

Website

https://landoll.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Landoll Company, LLC is a family-owned, Kansas-based diversified manufacturer founded in 1963 that designs and produces trailers, farm tillage and seeding equipment, narrow-aisle forklifts, construction equipment, and specialty vehicles, sold through an independent dealer network across the US and Canada, direct GSA/DLA/DOD contracts, and international distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural and material handling equipment manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Farm Transport & Hauling Equipment (Farm Trailers, Grain Carts, Wagons) (AFAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Agricultural tillage equipment
• Narrow-aisle material handling forklifts
• Traveling axle trailers
• Construction earthmoving equipment
• Military and government vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Marysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of manufactured equipment including trailers, farm equipment, forklifts, and construction equipment. Products sold through dealer network and direct government contracts.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Parts distribution and service support through factory-trained dealer network and Landoll's service support department. 75,000 square foot Parts Distribution Center ensures quick and accurate delivery of parts worldwide.
3. Government Contracts: Direct and subcontracted work with US military branches, federal agencies through GSA and DLA contracts. Includes prime and subcontractor arrangements with defense contractors.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Landoll Company, LLC manufactures and sells heavy equipment across multiple divisions: traveling axle and detachable trailers for transportation; primary tillage, seedbed preparation, and seeding equipment under Landoll and Brillion farm brands; narrow-aisle forklifts (Bendi articulating and Drexel SwingMast), explosion-proof forklifts, stand-up compact forklifts, and precision telehandlers for material handling; pull-type graders, scrapers, and construction discs under ICON; and TravAlong livestock, horse, deckover, construction, and grain trailers. The company also produces specialized OEM and military equipment, including aircraft de-icers and heavy duty trailers, for government customers through GSA, DLA, and DOD contracts.

Product overview

Landoll Company, LLC offers a diversified portfolio of heavy equipment across multiple divisions. The product lineup consists of Landoll trailers (traveling axle, detachable, traveling tail, and rollback carriers) for transportation; Landoll and Brillion farm equipment (acquired in 2010) covering primary tillage, secondary tillage, seedbed preparation, and seeding; material handling equipment including Bendi electric articulating forklifts (world's first 180-degree articulating mast design), Drexel SwingMast VNA forklifts with rotating masts for narrow aisles, explosion-proof EX forklifts, stand-up compact LSC forklifts, and PT40 precision telehandler; ICON construction equipment (acquired in 2007) including scrapers and graders; and TravAlong trailers for livestock, horse, construction, and grain hauling. The company also serves OEM and government customers with specialized equipment through GSA and DLA contracts. Founded in 1963, Landoll operates over 960,000 square feet of manufacturing space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Landoll Trailers: Manufacturer of traveling axle, detachable, traveling tail trailers, and rollback carriers for transportation industry
• Landoll Farm Equipment
• Bendi
• Drexel SwingMast
• ICON Construction Equipment
• TravAlong Trailers
• Landoll Precision Telehandler (PT40)

Products and services

• Landoll Trailers - Traveling Axle Patented ground-loading trailer line with models 317, 318, 330-1, 343, 344, 345, 440, and 455 featuring the innovative traveling axle design for optimal weight distribution and loading; sold to transportation, freight, and military customers through Landoll dealers.
• Landoll Trailers - Detachable Detachable trailer models including 825-AG, 835-AG, 840-AG, 845-AG, 835, 850XT, 855, and 860 for various hauling applications.
• Landoll Trailers - Traveling Tail Hydraulic traveling tail trailer models 930 and 950.
• Loadoll II Rollback Carrier Rollback carrier trailer designed for towing and recovery operations.
• Landoll Farm Equipment Agricultural equipment covering primary tillage (2100 Series Coulter Chisel, 2400 Series Weatherproofer WP1, 2500 Series In-Line Ripper, 1700 Series Blade Plow), secondary tillage and seedbed preparation (6200 Series Tandem Disc Harrow, 7400/7500 Series VT Plus, 7800 Series High Speed Landoll, 8500 Series Finisholl, 877 Series Tilloll, 9000 Series Field Cultivator, 1900 Series Filloll, 2000 Series Row Crop Field Cultivator), seeding and planting (5000 Series Grain Drill), and Power Ditcher for row crop farming.
• Brillion Farm Equipment Full line of agricultural equipment including Zone Commander, Sub Soiler, Soil Builder, Chisel Plow, Pulverizer, Pulvi-Mulcher, Food Plot Seeder, Till 'N Seed, Agricultural Seeders, Landscape Seeders, folding seeders (4630-36, 4620-24), Double Seeder Hitch, Flail Shredder, and Seedbed Mulch Tucker for tillage, seedbed preparation, and seeding.
• Bendi Electric Articulating Forklift World's first 180-degree articulating mast, front-wheel steered electric narrow-aisle forklift providing unmatched maneuverability in warehouse storage; models B3/30AC, B30AC, B40AC, B40AC-HL, B40AC-DR, B50AC-HL, B50AC-DR, and B55AC with capacities from 1.5 to 2.75 tons.
• Drexel SwingMast VNA Forklift 90-degree rotating and shifting mast forklift that operates as front or side loader for very narrow aisle applications; models SLT30AC, SLT35AC, SL40AC, SL50AC, SL60AC, SL80AC, and SL120 with capacities from 3,000 to 12,000 lbs and lift heights to 31 feet; operates in aisles as narrow as 56 inches.
• Drexel R60i5 LP Gas Forklift LP gas powered, hydrostatically driven front/side loading forklift with 6,000 lbs capacity at 24-inch load center and lift heights to 240 inches (6.1M); operates in aisles as narrow as 72 inches.
• Drexel Explosion Proof (EX) Forklift UL certified explosion-proof front-loading forklift (FL40-EX, FL60-EX) designed to operate in hazardous, flammable atmospheres.
• Landoll LSC Stand-Up Compact Forklift Low-cost stand-up compact forklift (LSC25, LSC30) for stacking, dock work, bulk storage, and drive-in racking applications.
• Landoll PT40 Precision Telehandler LP gas powered precision telehandler with 20-ton lift capability to 20 feet height; optional auxiliary counterweight provides 24-ton capacity to 20 feet; designed for the machinery moving and rigging industry.
• ICON Construction Equipment Construction equipment including pull-type graders, Ag Series Scrapers, 1205 Carry-All, 1242 and 1642 Speed Blade, 6510 Construction Disc, and 400, C, and 800 Series Scrapers and rolling packers for earthmoving applications.
• TravAlong Trailers Livestock trailers (standard gooseneck, outside skin gooseneck, 7.5-foot wide, bumper hitch, rancher), horse trailers, deckover trailers, construction trailers (tiltbed, skidsteer, dump, full-width lowboy, cargo), and grain trailers.
• OEM / Government Products Products manufactured for government and OEM customers including military trailers, aircraft de-icers, heavy duty wreckers, and specialty warehouse forklifts through GSA, DLA, and DOD contracts; includes U.S. Army heavy duty trailers (up to 50-ton commercial, Load Handling System Trailers), U.S. Air Force aircraft de-icers (TM 1800 Deicers) and All Purpose Remote Transport (ARTS) trailers, U.S. Navy/Marines specialized transport equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• SwingMast VNA forklifts save 34% to 50% warehouse space compared to reach trucks and counterbalanced trucks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AGCO CorporationhistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn May 2000, Landoll entered an agreement with AGCO Corporation to produce and market their tillage implements. Through the agreement, Landoll gained market exposure through AGCO's vast dealer network. This partnership has since concluded.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kubota: Japanese manufacturer of compact tractors, agricultural equipment, and construction machinery with strong North American presence. Comparable to Landoll across multiple divisions including compact equipment, telehandlers (Kubota's competing telehandler line), and farm implements, though at significantly larger scale.
• CNH Industrial: Global major manufacturer of agricultural and construction equipment (Case IH, New Holland, CASE Construction). Broader portfolio overlap with Landoll's farm-equipment (tillage, seeding) and ICON construction divisions, but at substantially greater scale and with much larger R&D and dealer-channel resources.

Direct peers

• Manitou Group: French global manufacturer of telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, and material handling equipment. Directly comparable to Landoll's PT40 precision telehandler product line and broader specialty lifting offerings targeting construction, agriculture, and industrial customers.
• Kinze Manufacturing: Privately held Iowa-based manufacturer of planters, grain carts, and tillage equipment serving row-crop farmers. Closely comparable to Landoll's farm-equipment division in target customer (Midwest row-crop operators), product categories (tillage and seeding), and dealer-based distribution model.
• Crown Equipment: Privately held U.S. material handling manufacturer specializing in forklifts and warehouse equipment, including narrow-aisle and very-narrow-aisle turret trucks. Crown is the most direct competitor to Landoll's Drexel SwingMast and Bendi articulating forklifts, serving the same warehouse and distribution-center customers with overlapping narrow-aisle product lines.
• Wabash National: U.S. manufacturer of truck trailers and transportation equipment, including dry van, flatbed, and specialty trailers. Directly comparable to Landoll's Landoll Trailers and TravAlong divisions in product category (commercial and specialty trailers) and customer base (transportation and logistics operators).
• Toyota Material Handling: Largest forklift manufacturer globally, offering a comprehensive product range including narrow-aisle reach trucks and electric forklifts. Competes head-to-head with Landoll's Bendi/Drexel lines in warehouse applications, leveraging Toyota's scale, brand, and integrated dealer/service network.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Global manufacturer of lift trucks and material handling equipment under the Hyster and Yale brands, including narrow-aisle and counterbalanced forklifts used in warehousing, distribution, and manufacturing. Directly comparable to Landoll's material handling division in product category, end customers, and go-to-market via dealer networks.
• Great Plains Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of tillage, seeding, and fertilizer application equipment serving agricultural producers. Direct comparable to Landoll's Brillion and Landoll farm-equipment lines, with overlapping product categories in seedbed preparation, vertical tillage, and grain drills.
• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger, Valtra) and former strategic partner of Landoll under their 2000 tillage-implements agreement. Direct comparable on tillage implements and farm-equipment product overlap, with substantially larger scale and global dealer network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/landollcorp1963

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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