What Doyle Equipment Manufacturing does

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Co. is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of dry fertilizer handling equipment, founded in 1951 by Merle 'Jack' Doyle and headquartered in Palmyra, Missouri. The company designs and builds a comprehensive product line — automated blending systems (Autobatch™ and Declining Weight), rotary and vertical blenders ranging from 5 to 24 tons, bucket elevators, drag paddle, screw, field loader, and undercar conveyors, trailer- and truck-mounted tenders, and spreaders from 1.5 to 10 tons — alongside material conditioners, powder feeders, and related accessories. Core technology is built around #304 stainless steel construction and NTEP-certified weigh hoppers that deliver legal-for-trade blending accuracy, with throughput capabilities up to 6 tons per minute on automated systems and 200 tons per hour on declining-weight lines. The company integrates with agronomy and accounting software platforms and supports ISOBUS-based precision rate control on its spreaders.

Doyle operates a direct field sales model with 14 US regional sales representatives covering all 50 states, dedicated international sales personnel covering Australia/New Zealand/Europe/Africa, Mexico/Central/South America, and Canada, plus a network of seven authorized distributors. Revenue is generated across four streams: equipment manufacturing and sales (the primary stream), parts sales through a 24/7 parts department with same-day shipping, service and mobile-fleet support, and factory-reconditioned equipment. Customers are primarily agricultural retailers and cooperatives that need high-capacity dry fertilizer blending, storage, and distribution, with farm operations as a secondary segment for spreaders and tenders. The flagship enterprise customer is Nutrien, with documented high-volume installations featuring Doyle Declining Weight and Autobatch systems. The company is privately held with no external investors, wholly owns Riverview Manufacturing (founded 2005) for spreader production, and reports equipment installed in all 50 US states and 70+ countries.

Name

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing

Legal name

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing Co.

Website

https://doylemfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of dry fertilizer handling equipment, including automated blending systems, blenders, conveyors, tenders, and spreaders, serving agricultural retailers, cooperatives, and farm operations across all 50 US states and 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Dry fertilizer equipment
• Fertilizer blending systems
• Agricultural material handling
• Fertilizer conveyors spreaders
• Stainless steel manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmyra

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling dry fertilizer handling equipment including blenders, conveyors, tenders, spreaders, hoppers, and powder feeders. Equipment ranges from entry-level 5-ton blenders to large-scale automated blending systems.
2. Parts Sales: 24/7 parts department offering same-day shipping on in-stock inventory. Vast inventory of parts and assembled components for dry fertilizer equipment.
3. Service and Maintenance: Comprehensive support including on-site shop services, mobile service fleet for over-the-road service, and transportation services for equipment delivery and setup.
4. Reconditioned Equipment: Sale of restored equipment restored to like-new condition with entirely new components and hardware, including full new warranty.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing designs, engineers, and manufactures dry fertilizer handling equipment including automated blending systems (Autobatch™ and Declining Weight), blenders (rotary, vertical, paddle), conveyors (bucket elevators, drag paddle, screw, field loader, portable), tenders (trailer- and truck-mounted), spreaders (1.5-10 ton), material conditioners, and powder feeders, all built primarily with #304 stainless steel construction. The company also provides 24/7 parts, on-site and mobile service, transportation, reconditioned equipment, and new facility engineering/design services to agricultural retailers, cooperatives, and farm operations globally.

Product overview

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing is a four-generation family-owned manufacturer of dry fertilizer handling equipment founded in 1951. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products including: Autobatch™ and Declining Weight automated blending systems; Rotary, Vertical, Fatboy, and Paddle blenders ranging from 5-ton to 24-ton capacity; Bucket elevators, drag paddle conveyors, screw conveyors, field loaders, portable conveyors, lime loaders, and undercar conveyors; Trailer and truck-mounted tenders in sizes from 8-ft to 32-ft with various unloading configurations; Spreaders from 1.5-ton to 10-ton with PTO, PTT, and All Ground Wheel Drive options; Material conditioners, powder feeders, and hoppers; Plus parts, service, mobile fleet support, transportation, and new facility construction services. The products are built with stainless steel construction and are distributed across all 50 US states and over 70 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Autobatch™: Automated blending technology system for dry fertilizer that precisely measures, mixes, and dispenses fertilizer ingredients with minimal manual oversight.
• Declining Weight Blend System

Products and services

• Autobatch™ Blend Systems Automated blending systems that precisely measure, mix, and dispense fertilizer ingredients with minimal manual oversight, using NTEP-certified hoppers and advanced automation technology. Available in Single Rotary, Dual Rotary, and Vertical Blender configurations with throughput up to 6 tons per minute.
• Declining Weight Blend System Low-to-ground continuous-flow blending system with inclined flat-wire chain metering mechanism, running at 200 tons-per-hour throughput. Features NTEP-certified loadout tanks and automation that integrates with agronomy and accounting software for improved billing and operator efficiency.
• Rotary Blenders Drum-style blenders available in 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 16, and 24-ton capacities with stainless steel construction, heavy-duty greasable trunnion wheels, and direct drive planetary gear reducers.
• Vertical Blenders Tapered vertical auger blenders available from 6-ton to 16-ton capacity with high intake and discharge speeds for efficient material handling.
• Fatboy Vertical Blenders Heavy-duty vertical blenders with 44-22 inch tapered augers and 50,000 LB scale capacity designed for Class III 24-hour duty cycle operations.
• Paddle Blenders 8-ton capacity paddle-style mixers with 3/16 inch stainless steel tub construction and 40 HP TEFC 3-phase motors for thorough mixing.
• Bucket Elevators Stainless steel bucket elevators with 120 and 200 tons-per-hour capacities featuring rubber belting with cups and polyethylene buckets.
• Drag Paddle Conveyors Flight-star drag conveyors with 120 and 200 tons-per-hour capacities featuring stainless steel shells and UHMW paddles for material handling.
• Screw Conveyors Stainless steel screw conveyors available in 14 and 16 inch auger sizes with shaft mounted gearboxes for efficient material transfer.
• Field Loader Conveyors Mobile self-contained conveyors with 35 ft overall length and 150-ton-per-hour capacity, featuring Honda engine or electric motor drive options.
• Portable Tri-Roll Conveyors Portable conveyors available in 20-60 ft lengths and 18-30 inch widths with hydraulic lift or gear style winch options.
• Top Shot Lime Loader Heavy-duty lime loader conveyor with Kubota 49 HP diesel engine and 12.5 ft discharge height for handling dry fertilizer, lime, and aggregates.
• Undercar Conveyors Portable belt or Webb-chain conveyors positioned beneath trailers or railcars to unload bulk fertilizer with 24 inch wide crescent top belt.
• Trailer-Mounted Tenders Trailer-mounted fertilizer tenders with rear, side, and overhead unloading configurations available in 8-ft to 32-ft sizes with stainless steel construction.
• Truck-Mounted Tenders Truck-mounted fertilizer tenders with rear, side, and overhead discharge options designed for efficient material transfer.
• Spreader Series (1.5-10 Ton) Heavy-duty spreaders available in capacities from 1.5 to 10 tons with drive options including All Ground Wheel Drive, PTO, and Hydraulic (PTT).
• Orchard Spreader 1.5-Ton Compact spreader designed for orchard applications with PTO or Plug-To-Tractor drive options and stainless steel hopper construction.
• Mid-Clearance Spreader 5-Ton High-clearance spreader with adjustable row spacing for 30 or 38 inch rows, designed for row crop applications.
• Row Crop Spreader 8-10 Ton Large capacity row crop spreaders with adjustable axle from 88 to 120 inches, featuring large flotation tires for minimal soil compaction.
• Lime and Fertilizer Spreader 5-8 Ton Dual-purpose spreaders capable of 60 ft fertilizer spread width and 40 ft lime spread width with Mueller ISOBUS Rate Controller integration.
• Material Conditioners Equipment designed to break lumps of fertilizer for blending and conveying, available with 3/4 inch or 2 inch bypass screens for material processing, including Conditioner Hopper and Free Standing Conditioner configurations.
• Powder Feeder Accurate dosing system for fine powdered ingredients into dry fertilizer blending systems with internal agitator and scale-mounted design.
• Reconditioned Equipment Factory-refurbished dry fertilizer equipment restored to like-new condition with entirely new components and hardware, including full new warranty coverage.
• Parts Department 24/7 parts availability with same-day shipping on in-stock inventory for all Doyle dry fertilizer equipment, maintaining a vast inventory of parts and assembled components.
• Service & Mobile Fleet On-site shop services and over-the-road mobile service fleet for maintenance and repair of dry fertilizer equipment.
• Transportation Services Equipment delivery and setup services using dedicated fleet and professional drivers for transporting dry fertilizer equipment to customer sites.
• New Plant Construction & Design Engineering services for new facility construction including automated blending projects, conveying and receiving systems, and complete facility design for dry fertilizer operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 6 tons per minute throughput with Autobatch systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• FEIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products. FEI is listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• Davis EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products. Davis Equipment is listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• Ag Equipment CoopcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products. Ag Equipment Coop is listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• HJV EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products. HJV Equipment is listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• Equipment OntariocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products serving the Ontario region. Listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• Delta Power EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products. Delta Power Equipment is listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• EMTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized equipment distributor for Doyle products. EMT is listed among Doyle's authorized distributor network.
• NutrienflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor customer operating high-volume retail fertilizer facilities using Doyle equipment. Nutrien facility in Quincy features Doyle Declining Weight system. Represents flagship installation demonstrating Doyle's enterprise-scale capabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Stoltzfus Spreaders: Manufacturer of fertilizer and lime spreaders including pull-type and truck-mounted units. Competes directly with Doyle's Spreader Series (1.5-10 ton) for the agricultural retailer and farm customer base.
• BBI Spreaders (Salford Group): Manufacturer of granular fertilizer and lime spreaders, now part of Salford Group. Competes directly with Doyle's spreader product line for agricultural retailer and farm operation customers.
• Adams Fertilizer Equipment: Manufacturer of fertilizer blending and handling equipment targeting ag retailers and co-ops. Direct competitor in the dry fertilizer handling equipment market with overlapping product lines.
• New Leader Manufacturing (Hi-Way Equipment): Manufacturer of crop nutrient application equipment including dry fertilizer spreaders and lime spreaders. Notably, Hi-Way Equipment previously owned the Kraus product line that Doyle acquired in 1994, making it a direct historical competitor.
• Roto-Mix: Direct competitor manufacturing rotary and stationary blenders, feed mixers, and material handling equipment for the agricultural and fertilizer industries. Closely comparable product portfolio and customer base to Doyle's blender line.
• A.J. Sackett & Sons: Manufacturer of fertilizer blending systems, conveyors, and material handling equipment with HMI-controlled batch blending - directly competitive with Doyle's Autobatch™ and Declining Weight systems in the ag retail fertilizer segment.
• Waconia Manufacturing: Producer of fertilizer blending and handling equipment including mixers, conveyors, and towers. Operates in the same dry fertilizer handling niche as Doyle with overlapping product categories and customer base.

Emerging players

• Salford Group: Manufacturer of tillage and application equipment including fertilizer spreaders. While broader in scope, the Valmar and BBI product lines directly overlap with Doyle's air-boom and dry fertilizer spreader offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Kuhn North America: Subsidiary of Kuhn Group, a major global agricultural equipment manufacturer offering spreaders, tillage, and crop production equipment. Larger, broader portfolio but competes in the fertilizer spreader category with Doyle.
• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, GSI, etc.) whose GSI division serves grain and fertilizer handling. Operates with significantly broader scope but overlaps with Doyle's bulk material handling and storage categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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