KBH

What KBH does

KBH Corporation, operating as KBH Equipment, is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer of specialty agricultural equipment founded in 1949 and headquartered in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The company designs and builds heavy-duty farm equipment with a primary focus on cotton harvesting (module builders, cotton carts, cotton spear module handlers, round cotton module transport trailers, fork handlers) and adjacent product lines spanning dry fertilizer tenders, fuel trailers, liquid nurse trailers (including a 4,200-gallon stainless steel model), poly tanks, seed tenders, tank moving trailers, and tool bar applicators. Its technical differentiation rests on patented inventions including the original 1949 anhydrous ammonia applicator, the KSI Cleated Belt discharge system, and a no-moving-parts Cotton Spear engineered specifically to handle round modules from the John Deere 7760 Cotton Picker.

KBH generates revenue primarily through direct sale of new equipment to cotton farmers, general row crop farmers, and agricultural cooperatives across the United States, with pricing on a quote basis and FOB Clarksdale delivery terms. A secondary recurring revenue stream is generated through a separate e-commerce parts website (kbhparts.com) and used equipment sales, with refurbished dry fertilizer tenders listed in the $17,900–$39,500 range. The company distributes through eight named regional sales representatives covering distinct U.S. geographic territories, supplemented by inbound phone sales and word-of-mouth referrals, which the company identifies as a primary customer acquisition channel. Partnerships with John Deere (equipment compatibility), Snyder, Norwesco, and Enduraplas (poly tank supply and co-manufacturing) round out the commercial model. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the company has no subsidiaries, no external funding, and no public listing, and has been continuously owned and operated by the Bass family for three generations.

Name

KBH

Legal name

KBH Corporation

Website

https://kbhequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KBH Equipment is a family-owned U.S. manufacturer founded in 1949 and based in Clarksdale, Mississippi, that designs and sells cotton harvesting equipment, dry fertilizer tenders, nurse trailers, fuel trailers, seed tenders, and poly tanks to row crop farmers and agricultural cooperatives across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Cotton harvest equipment
• Dry fertilizer tenders
• Agricultural trailers
• Seed handling equipment
• Farm equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Sales: KBH generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of agricultural equipment including cotton harvesters, fertilizer tenders, seed tenders, nurse trailers, fuel trailers, and tool bar applicators. Products are sold as complete units with various configurations and options.
2. Parts Sales: The company operates a separate e-commerce parts website (kbhparts.com) for replacement parts and accessories, providing recurring revenue from the installed equipment base.
3. Used Equipment Sales: KBH sells refurbished and used agricultural equipment including dry fertilizer tender trailers at specific price points ($17,900 - $39,500), expanding revenue opportunities from trade-ins and refurbished inventory.
4. Direct Sales Support Services: Regional sales representatives provide personalized consultation and quotes, supporting the sales process for custom or specialized agricultural equipment configurations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KBH Equipment manufactures and sells heavy-duty agricultural equipment, including cotton harvest equipment (cotton fork handlers, cotton spears, round cotton module transport trailers), dry fertilizer tenders, fuel trailers, liquid nurse trailers (including a stainless steel 4,200 gallon model), poly tanks, seed tenders, tank moving trailers, and tool bar applicators. Equipment is built at the company's Clarksdale, Mississippi facility and sold primarily to U.S. cotton farmers, row-crop farmers, and agricultural cooperatives, with a separate e-commerce parts store supporting the installed base.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mule Boy Cotton Cart: Cotton cart product line for transporting cotton modules
• KSI Cleated Belt

Products and services

• Cotton Harvest Equipment Specialized cotton harvesting equipment for U.S. cotton farming operations, including cotton fork handlers, KBH Cotton Spears for round modules, and round cotton module transport trailers designed to enhance productivity and reduce labor costs during the cotton harvest.
• Dry Fertilizer Tenders Dry fertilizer tender trailers (including the TT2000 and TT1000 models) for agricultural operations, designed to deliver dry fertilizer with unload rates of 2-3 tons per minute and capacities up to 24.5 tons (Urea) for the TT2000 model, with features such as stainless augers, hydraulic hopper doors, and dump-in heights of 10'2" to 11'2".
• Fuel Trailers
• Liquid Nurse Trailers Durable nurse trailers for transporting water, fertilizers, and chemicals directly to the field, with large-capacity configurations up to 70,000 lb for high-volume agricultural liquid handling.
• Stainless Steel 4,200 Gallon Nurse Trailer Stainless steel 4,200 gallon nurse trailer featured on the KBH website as a high-capacity liquid transport solution for agricultural operations.
• Poly Tanks Polyethylene tanks (offered from Snyder, Norwesco, and Enduraplas) for liquid storage and transport of water, fertilizers, and chemicals, built to withstand field rigors with lightweight construction and robust durability.
• Seed Tenders Versatile seed tenders designed for precise seed delivery to planters in row-crop agricultural operations.
• Tank Moving Trailers Specialized trailers for moving tanks and other heavy liquid storage assets between locations on agricultural operations.
• Tool Bar Applicators Tool bar applicators for applying liquid fertilizers, chemicals, or anhydrous ammonia in field operations, with KBH's heritage tracing to the original 1949 patented anhydrous ammonia applicator.
• Used Equipment (Refurbished) Refurbished and used agricultural equipment sold by KBH, including dry fertilizer tender trailers with specific price points (e.g., 2019 KBH TT2000 at $39,500, 2014 KBH TT1000 at $29,950, 2015 Adams Rear Discharge at $17,900), shipped FOB Clarksdale, MS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dump-in heights ranging from 10'2" to 11'2" for convenient loading
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Snyder TanksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBH offers Snyder tanks as part of their poly tank product line, providing durable storage solutions for water, fertilizers, and other liquids. Snyder tanks are manufactured by Snyder Industries and integrated into KBH's comprehensive agricultural equipment lineup.
• Norwesco TanksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBH offers Norwesco poly tanks designed to meet diverse farming needs for liquid storage and transportation. Norwesco is a leading manufacturer of polyethylene tanks, integrated into KBH's product offerings for agricultural applications.
• Enduraplas TanksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKBH proudly manufactures Enduraplas Tanks as part of their poly tank offerings. These tanks are designed to withstand field rigors while providing safe storage for liquids like water, fertilizers, and chemicals with lightweight construction and robust durability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Unverferth Manufacturing: Ohio-based manufacturer of fertilizer tenders, seed tenders, grain carts, and farm material handling equipment. Most direct competitor to KBH in dry fertilizer tenders and nurse trailers, with a broader product line and similar dealer-driven GTM.
• J&M Manufacturing: Manufacturer of fertilizer tenders, grain carts, seed tenders, and bulk handling equipment for row-crop farms. Highly comparable product mix to KBH's tender/trailer portfolio and a similar mid-sized, privately held profile.
• Adams Fertilizer Equipment: Manufacturer of dry and liquid fertilizer tenders, rear-discharge tenders, and handling equipment. Direct competitor to KBH in fertilizer tenders — KBH even resells used Adams Rear Discharge units in its used equipment inventory.
• Stoltzfus Spreaders: Manufacturer of fertilizer and lime spreaders and material handling equipment for agriculture. Overlaps with KBH on fertilizer delivery and dry product handling.
• Loftness Manufacturing: Manufacturer of agricultural material handling and fertilizer application equipment, including spreaders and crop residue management tools. Comparable to KBH in specialty ag handling and crop input application.
• Kinze Manufacturing: Manufacturer of planters, grain carts, and seed tenders; privately held Iowa-based OEM. Direct overlap with KBH on seed tenders and a similar dealer-based specialty ag equipment model.
• Horst Welding: Canadian manufacturer of seed tenders, fertilizer equipment, and farm material handling products. Comparable mid-sized specialty OEM serving row-crop farmers with similar tender and handling products.

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: Global agricultural equipment OEM whose 7760 Cotton Picker drives demand for KBH's Cotton Spear and whose tractors pull KBH tenders. Larger, broader-line incumbent that KBH complements rather than competes with directly.
• AGCO Corporation: Global agricultural equipment manufacturer (Massey Ferguson, Fendt, GSI). Broad-line incumbent with material handling and grain system adjacencies to KBH's tender/trailer business.
• Case IH (CNH Industrial): Global agricultural OEM offering tractors, application equipment, and crop protection machinery. Broad-line incumbent whose fertilizer application product line partially overlaps with KBH's tool bar applicators and tenders.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kbh-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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