HAYDEN-MURPHY
Hayden-Murphy is a privately held, 67+ year-old heavy construction equipment dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating four locations and serving construction contractors and infrastructure projects with multi-line sales, rentals, service, parts, and financing.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1957
- HeadquartersMinneapolis, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What HAYDEN-MURPHY does
Hayden-Murphy Equipment Company is a privately held heavy construction equipment dealer founded in 1957 by Hank Hayden and Chuck Murphy, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company operates four locations across Minnesota (Minneapolis headquarters, Elk River, Proctor/Duluth, and Lakeville) and carries multi-line franchises from over 15 manufacturers spanning cranes (Manitowoc, Grove, Tadano), excavators (Hyundai, Link-Belt), telehandlers (Manitou), material handlers (Fuchs, Terex), asphalt and compaction equipment (BOMAG, Hamm, Vogele), concrete paving (Gomaco), crushing and screening (Kleemann), milling and reclaiming (Wirtgen), attachments (Rammer), and trailers (Behnke). Since August 2024, Hayden-Murphy has held exclusive full-line BOMAG dealer rights in Minnesota, a meaningful regional franchise position.
The company's revenue model is built on five streams: equipment sales (new and used), short- and long-term equipment rentals, service and repair (with a state-of-the-art facility and mobile service truck), parts sales (with 24/7 online portal via CDK Global's MyDealer platform), and equipment financing facilitated through GoCurrency (CurrencyFinance). The customer base is horizontal — construction contractors and infrastructure project owners across Minnesota and greater North America — with documented project credentials including the 35W bridge, the new Stillwater bridge, US Bank Stadium, and major wind installations. The business is sales-led, with direct showroom presence, inbound phone sales, and a website carrying inventory listings and manufacturer showrooms.
Hayden-Murphy operates on a 67+ year founding legacy with no disclosed institutional investment, private equity backing, or parent company structure. Operations are supported by a third-party dealership management platform (MyDealer / CDK Global) for order management and customer tracking. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology, or technology platform of note are evidenced beyond standard dealer management tooling. The company emphasizes customer support and employee retention as its two founding themes, consistent with its long-tenured private ownership profile.
HAYDEN-MURPHY firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- HAYDEN-MURPHY
- Legal name
- Hayden-Murphy
- Website
- https://hayden-murphy.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1957
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Hayden-Murphy is a privately held, 67+ year-old heavy construction equipment dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, operating four locations and serving construction contractors and infrastructure projects with multi-line sales, rentals, service, parts, and financing.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
HAYDEN-MURPHY industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Construction Equipment Sales, Rentals & Service
- NAICS
- Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)
- SIC
- Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Surface Preparation & Compaction Equipment Rental/Leasing (Compactors, Rollers, Grinders) (TLABAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Excavators (IMAHAAAA), Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders (IMAHAAAE), Material Handling & Loader Attachments (Front Loaders, Telehandlers, Bale Handlers, Forks) (AFAAAAAC)
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Where HAYDEN-MURPHY is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Minneapolis
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
HAYDEN-MURPHY business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Inventory, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used construction equipment including cranes, telehandlers, excavators, compactors, pavers, trailers, and attachments. Both retail and wholesale transactions.
- Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment with weekly and monthly pricing options.
- Service and Repair: Full-service maintenance and repair operations with state-of-the-art service facility and mobile service truck capabilities.
- Parts Sales: Sales of replacement parts and components for equipment, with large inventory on hand and ordering capabilities.
- Financing Services: Equipment financing and leasing options offered through GoCurrency partnership.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Equipment for sale ranging from $3,150 to $776,900 |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Weekly and monthly equipment rental rates |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Trailer pricing from $6,200 to $29,995 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
HAYDEN-MURPHY product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Hayden-Murphy is a heavy construction equipment dealer that sells new and used construction equipment including cranes, telehandlers, excavators, compactors, pavers, trailers, and attachments. The company also offers short-term and long-term equipment rentals, full-service maintenance and repair (including mobile service truck capability), a parts department with online ordering, and equipment financing through GoCurrency. It operates four Minnesota locations serving as the exclusive full-line BOMAG Americas dealer in the state.
Product overview
Hayden-Murphy is a heavy construction equipment dealer based in Minneapolis, MN, founded in 1957, offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment sales, rentals, service, and parts. The company serves as an exclusive full-line BOMAG Americas dealer in Minnesota and carries products from multiple major manufacturers including Manitowoc (cranes), Grove (cranes), Hyundai Construction (excavators), Manitou (telehandlers), Fuchs (material handling), GOMACO (concrete equipment), Rammer (attachments), Behnke (trailers), Hamm (rollers), Kleemann (crushing/screening), Link Belt (excavators), Tadano (crawler cranes), Terex, Vogele (pavers), and Wirtgen (mills/reclaimers). Their core offerings include new and used equipment sales, short-term and long-term rentals, diagnostic and repair services, parts department with 24/7 online access, equipment financing, and specialized attachments. Hayden-Murphy has over 65 years of experience serving customers across North America on projects including wind projects, the 35W bridge, US Bank Stadium, and various other major infrastructure projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Equipment Sales
- Equipment Rentals
- Service & Maintenance
- Parts Department
- Financing
- Manitowoc Cranes
- Grove Cranes
- Hyundai Construction Equipment
- Manitou Telehandlers
- BOMAG Compactors & Asphalt Equipment
- Fuchs Material Handling
- Gomaco Concrete Equipment
- Rammer Attachments
- Behnke Trailers
Companies that use HAYDEN-MURPHY
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
HAYDEN-MURPHY technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
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HAYDEN-MURPHY partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) - HCET ProgramminorHayden-Murphy partnered with DCTC's Heavy Construction Equipment Technology (HCET) program to offer students hands-on training opportunities. Students trained on Grove GMK 5150B crane donated by Vic's Crane & Heavy Haul.
- ManitowoccoreManitowoc is a key manufacturer partner for cranes. Hayden-Murphy carries a large selection of Manitowoc cranes and is a full-line dealer providing sales, service, and parts support.
- GrovecoreGrove is a major crane manufacturer partner. Hayden-Murphy offers Grove showroom space and inventory for all terrain, rough terrain, and truck mounted cranes.
- Hyundai Construction EquipmentcoreHyundai is an excavator and construction equipment manufacturer partner. Hayden-Murphy carries Hyundai excavators and telehandlers.
- ManitoucoreManitou is a key manufacturer partner for telehandlers and material handling equipment. Hayden-Murphy is a full-line Manitou dealer.
- BOMAGcoreBOMAG is an asphalt and compaction equipment manufacturer. In August 2024, Hayden-Murphy was named exclusive BOMAG dealer in Minnesota, offering full-line asphalt equipment sales and support.
- FuchscoreFuchs is a material handling equipment manufacturer. Hayden-Murphy carries Fuchs equipment as an authorized dealer.
- GomacocoreGomaco is a concrete paving equipment manufacturer. Hayden-Murphy has a Gomaco showroom with inventory including concrete pavers, curb machines, and bridge deck finishers.
- Behnke TrailerscoreBehnke Trailers is a trailer manufacturer partner. Hayden-Murphy carries a full range of Behnke trailers including flatbed, tag, and tilt trailers.
- RammerminorRammer is a manufacturer of hydraulic breakers and attachments. Hayden-Murphy offers Rammer attachments and equipment.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
HAYDEN-MURPHY competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fabick Cat: Family-owned Caterpillar dealer with sales, rentals, parts, and service across the Midwest. Closely mirrors Hayden-Murphy's profile as a multi-generational, independent equipment dealer serving regional construction and infrastructure customers.
- RDO Equipment Co. Multi-brand construction equipment dealer with sales, rentals, service, and parts across multiple states. Operates a comparable dealership model carrying John Deere, Vermeer, and other major OEMs, serving contractors with similar product breadth and customer base.
- Holt Cat: Texas-based Caterpillar dealer offering new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service. A direct comparable to Hayden-Murphy as a long-established, family-owned, multi-location dealership serving construction and infrastructure customers.
- Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co. Heavy equipment dealer providing Caterpillar equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service across Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Directly similar business model as a multi-line OEM dealer with full-service offerings, though anchored to a single OEM brand.
- H&E Equipment Services: Integrated equipment distributor and rental provider with sales, rentals, parts, and service across cranes, aerial platforms, and earthmoving equipment. Closely comparable to Hayden-Murphy's multi-line dealer+service model with a similar mix of new/used sales and short/long-term rentals.
- 4 Rivers Equipment: John Deere construction equipment dealer with multiple locations across the western US. Operates an analogous sales-rentals-service-parts model for construction contractors, with comparable multi-line equipment offerings and customer use cases.
- Stowers Machinery Corporation: Caterpillar dealer serving Tennessee and surrounding regions with sales, rentals, parts, and service operations. Comparable to Hayden-Murphy as a regional full-line equipment dealer with a long operating history and multi-location presence.
- ASCO Equipment: Texas-based multi-line construction equipment dealer carrying Case, Manitowoc, and other major brands with sales, rentals, parts, and service. Highly comparable to Hayden-Murphy's multi-brand dealership model and similar customer base profile.
Broad incumbents
- United Rentals: The largest equipment rental company in the world, offering aerial, earthmoving, material handling, and specialty equipment rentals with full-service capabilities. Operates nationally with significant overlap to Hayden-Murphy's rental fleet and customer base, though at vastly greater scale.
- Sunbelt Rentals: One of the largest equipment rental companies in North America with a comprehensive rental fleet covering construction, industrial, and infrastructure equipment. While broader in scale and geography, it overlaps directly with Hayden-Murphy's rental business across cranes, telehandlers, and compaction equipment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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HAYDEN-MURPHY leadership team
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HAYDEN-MURPHY funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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HAYDEN-MURPHY M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about HAYDEN-MURPHY
What does HAYDEN-MURPHY do?
Hayden-Murphy is a heavy construction equipment dealer that sells new and used construction equipment including cranes, telehandlers, excavators, compactors, pavers, trailers, and attachments. The company also offers short-term and long-term equipment rentals, full-service maintenance and repair (including mobile service truck capability), a parts department with online ordering, and equipment financing through GoCurrency. It operates four Minnesota locations serving as the exclusive full-line BOMAG Americas dealer in the state.
Is HAYDEN-MURPHY a public or private company?
HAYDEN-MURPHY is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was HAYDEN-MURPHY founded?
HAYDEN-MURPHY was founded in 1957. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is HAYDEN-MURPHY based?
HAYDEN-MURPHY is headquartered in Minneapolis, United States, in the North America region.
How does HAYDEN-MURPHY make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, service and Repair, parts Sales and financing Services.
Who are HAYDEN-MURPHY's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fabick Cat, RDO Equipment Co., Holt Cat, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., H&E Equipment Services, 4 Rivers Equipment, Stowers Machinery Corporation and ASCO Equipment. Broad incumbents are United Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals.
Does HAYDEN-MURPHY have an API?
No public API is recorded for HAYDEN-MURPHY.
What industry is HAYDEN-MURPHY in?
HAYDEN-MURPHY's product category is Construction Equipment Sales, Rentals & Service. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLABAFAJ, Surface Preparation & Compaction Equipment Rental/Leasing (Compactors, Rollers, Grinders), with a secondary code of IMAHAAAA, Excavators. Its NAICS code is 53241 and its SIC code is 3531.