HAYDEN-MURPHY

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Construction equipment dealer
• Heavy equipment sales
• Equipment rentals
• Crane dealer
• Construction equipment service

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Inventory, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used construction equipment including cranes, telehandlers, excavators, compactors, pavers, trailers, and attachments. Both retail and wholesale transactions.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term and long-term rental of construction equipment with weekly and monthly pricing options.
3. Service and Repair: Full-service maintenance and repair operations with state-of-the-art service facility and mobile service truck capabilities.
4. Parts Sales: Sales of replacement parts and components for equipment, with large inventory on hand and ordering capabilities.
5. Financing Services: Equipment financing and leasing options offered through GoCurrency partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core 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

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) - HCET ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023Hayden-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.
• ManitowoccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManitowoc 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.
• GrovecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrove 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 EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHyundai is an excavator and construction equipment manufacturer partner. Hayden-Murphy carries Hyundai excavators and telehandlers.
• ManitoucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManitou is a key manufacturer partner for telehandlers and material handling equipment. Hayden-Murphy is a full-line Manitou dealer.
• BOMAGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOMAG 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.
• FuchscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFuchs is a material handling equipment manufacturer. Hayden-Murphy carries Fuchs equipment as an authorized dealer.
• GomacocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGomaco is a concrete paving equipment manufacturer. Hayden-Murphy has a Gomaco showroom with inventory including concrete pavers, curb machines, and bridge deck finishers.
• Behnke TrailerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBehnke Trailers is a trailer manufacturer partner. Hayden-Murphy carries a full range of Behnke trailers including flatbed, tag, and tilt trailers.
• RammerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRammer is a manufacturer of hydraulic breakers and attachments. Hayden-Murphy offers Rammer attachments and equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct 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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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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