Cadman Power Equipment

What Cadman Power Equipment does

Cadman Power Equipment Ltd is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and distributor of agricultural and industrial fluid handling equipment, founded in 1953 and headquartered in Courtland, Ontario. The company designs and builds hard hose irrigation travellers (4000 and 5000 Series), 3- and 4-wheel irrigation booms, broadcast carts, manure handling systems including the Continuous Manure Applicator, and a tiered line of diesel pump sets (A through H Class, 24 to 908 HP). Its proprietary Cadman Transmission underpins the traveller line with a 10-year warranty. Cadman supplements its own product lines by distributing Reinke center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems under a Platinum Canadian distributor arrangement, Komet sprinklers and guns, pumps from Cornell, Caprari, Berkeley, Rovatti, and Gorman-Rupp, and engines from Caterpillar, John Deere, Deutz, Kubota, and Honda. It also offers custom-engineered fluid transfer systems for industrial, mining, construction, and emergency response applications.

The company operates a North American field-sales model with regional representatives in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, supported by a dealer network with a dedicated login portal and a dedicated parts e-commerce site (parts.cadmanpower.com). Revenue is generated through three streams: new equipment sales (proprietary Cadman-branded units plus distributed brands), aftermarket parts and service, and a formalized used equipment inventory channel. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, reflecting the configured-to-spec nature of capital equipment and the enterprise sales motion.

Cadman sells primarily to agricultural operations (irrigation, manure management), industrial and municipal customers (high-volume pumping, dewatering), and emergency response organizations (flood control, fire suppression). With 70+ years of continuous operation and multi-decade brand recognition, the company occupies an established mid-market position in the North American ag/industrial fluid handling sector, anchored by its proprietary transmission technology, platinum-tier Reinke distribution rights, and a long-tail dealer/parts ecosystem. There is no public listing, no disclosed institutional ownership, and no evidence of recent funding or M&A activity.

Name

Cadman Power Equipment

Legal name

Cadman Power Equipment Ltd

Website

https://cadmanpower.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cadman Power Equipment is a privately held Canadian manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1953 and based in Courtland, Ontario, that designs irrigation travellers, manure handling systems, diesel pump sets, and custom fluid transfer equipment for agricultural, industrial, municipal, and emergency response customers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Irrigation and Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pipes, Tubing & Conveyance Infrastructure (Mainlines, Laterals, Hoses) (AFAAACAG), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pumps & Plumbing Pump Accessories (Sump, Sewage, Booster) (IMADALAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural irrigation equipment
• Manure handling systems
• Fluid transfer equipment
• Industrial pump sets
• Hard hose travellers

Headquarters

HQ city

Courtland

HQ country

Canada

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of irrigation systems, manure handling equipment, fluid transfer systems, and industrial pump sets. Products sold through direct sales force, regional representatives, and dealer network.
2. Parts & Service: Aftermarket parts sales through dedicated parts portal (parts.cadmanpower.com) plus service support for existing equipment
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished and used irrigation, manure, and fluid transfer equipment from inventory

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cadman Power Equipment manufactures and distributes agricultural and industrial fluid handling equipment, including hard hose irrigation travellers, irrigation booms, manure handling systems, fluid transfer systems (hoses, pipes, pumps, valves and fittings), and a full range of diesel-powered pump sets (A through H Class). The company also distributes partner-brand pivot irrigation systems (Reinke), sprinklers and guns (Komet), and industrial pumps (Cornell, Caprari, Berkeley, Rovatti, Gorman-Rupp) across North America. Support services include custom engineering, professional installation, parts, and aftermarket service.

Product overview

Cadman Power Equipment is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural and industrial fluid handling equipment operating for over 70 years. The company offers four main product categories: Irrigation (travellers, booms, pumps, hoses, pipes, valves & fittings, guns & sprinklers), Manure Handling (drag systems, injectors, applicators, pumping stations), Fluid Transfer (hoses, pumps, pipes, custom solutions), and Industrial (power units, pump sets, custom systems). The product portfolio includes Cadman-branded hard hose travellers (4000 Series and 5000 Series), irrigation booms (3-wheel and 4-wheel), broadcast carts, various hose products (Drag Pro, Suction, Armorflow PVC, Everflow PVC, TPU Supply, Rubber Supply), Cadman Valves & Fittings, and Cadman Pipe Systems. The company also distributes Reinke pivot irrigation systems (Electrogator 3, Electrogator II, Alumigator, Minigator, Maxigator), Komet sprinkler and gun products, and pumps from Cornell, Caprari, Berkeley, Rovatti, and Gorman-Rupp. Diesel pump sets range from A-Class (24-48 HP) through H-Class (700-908 HP). Custom engineering services are available for fluid transfer, industrial, and emergency response applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Irrigation Systems Complete irrigation product family including pumps, reels, hard hose travellers, irrigation booms, guns, sprinklers, hoses, pipes, valves and fittings for efficient water distribution in agricultural operations.
• Manure Handling Systems Drag systems, hose caddies, applicators (including Continuous Manure Applicator), injectors, pumping stations, and complete manure management solutions for agricultural nutrient management.
• Fluid Transfer Systems Reliable fluid transfer solutions including hoses, pumps, pipes, valves and fittings for agricultural and industrial handling applications.
• Industrial Equipment Engines, power units, diesel pump sets, and custom industrial solutions for demanding industrial applications including mining, construction, and municipal use.
• 5000WB Traveller Maximum capacity hard hose irrigation traveller with 5.0 inch hose diameter, 1200 feet hose length, 450-700 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV 5.5 HP engine and Cadman 10-year warranty transmission.
• 4500WB Traveller Hard hose irrigation traveller with 4.5 inch hose diameter, 1320 feet hose length, 400-550 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV 5.5 HP engine with Cadman transmission.
• 4000XL WB Traveller High-capacity hard hose irrigation traveller with 4.0 inch hose diameter, 1400-1850 feet hose length options, 400-600 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV engine with Cadman transmission.
• 3600XL B Traveller Hard hose irrigation traveller with 3.6 inch hose diameter, 2250 feet hose length, 250-350 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV 5.5 HP engine.
• 4000S WB Traveller High-flow hard hose irrigation system with 4.09 inch hose diameter, 1250 feet hose length, 400-570 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV engine with Cadman transmission.
• 4500S WB Traveller High-capacity hard hose traveller with 4.5 inch hose diameter, 1175 feet hose length, 500-700 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV 4 HP engine.
• 3750XL WB Traveller Extended reach hard hose irrigation system with 3.75 inch hose diameter, 1320 feet hose length, 300-450 GPM flow rate, Honda OHV engine.
• 3 Wheel Irrigation Boom Wide-span three-wheel irrigation boom system designed for stable tracking and uniform wide-field water coverage across varied terrain with multi-nozzle coverage.
• 4 Wheel Irrigation Boom High-stability four-wheel irrigation boom system designed for maximum stability across uneven terrain with uniform multi-nozzle water coverage.
• Cadman Broadcast Carts Wide pattern traveller irrigation carts delivering 120-200 ft spread pattern irrigation for specialty crop applications under canopy structures.
• Drag Pro Hose Heavy-duty reinforced hose designed for manure drag systems and slurry transfer with 4-8 inch diameter, 150-200 psi operating pressure, 660 foot roll length.
• Suction Hose Heavy-duty rigid-wall suction hose for pump intake, slurry transfer, and heavy-duty fluid handling with 4-8 inch diameter, 30-75 psi operating pressure.
• Armorflow PVC Hose Flexible reinforced PVC hose for agricultural and industrial pumping applications with 1.5-8 inch diameter, 90-150 psi operating pressure, 660 foot roll.
• Everflow PVC Hose Flexible reinforced PVC hose for irrigation supply and fluid transfer operations with 1.5-8 inch diameter, 45-87 psi operating pressure, 660 foot roll.
• TPU Supply Hose High-performance TPU layflat hose for irrigation supply and fluid transfer with 4-16 inch diameter, 150-200 psi operating pressure, 660 foot roll.
• Rubber Supply Hose Heavy-duty reinforced rubber supply hose for irrigation and pump transfer with 1.5-7 inch diameter, 150-300 psi operating pressure, 660 foot roll.
• Cadman Valves & Fittings Connection components including Cadlock couplings, coupling sets, barbs, clamps, flanges, and valves for aluminum, PVC, and HDPE pipe systems from 2 inches and up.
• Cadman Pipe Systems Aluminum pipe, PVC pipe, and HDPE pipe for irrigation, fluid transfer, and industrial piping applications with pipe sizes from 2 inches and up.
• D-Class Diesel Pump Sets High-performance diesel pump sets with 99-173 HP from Caterpillar, Deutz, or John Deere 4-cylinder engines, 150 gallon fuel tank for demanding applications.
• E-Class Diesel Pump Sets High-performance diesel pump sets with 185-300 HP from Caterpillar, Deutz, or John Deere 6-cylinder engines, 150 gallon fuel tank.
• F-Class Diesel Pump Sets 9.0 liter high-performance diesel pump sets with 325-402 HP from Caterpillar, Deutz, or John Deere engines, 240 gallon fuel tank.
• G-Class Diesel Pump Sets 13 liter heavy-duty diesel pump sets up to 603 HP from Caterpillar, Deutz, or John Deere engines, 375 gallon fuel tank for industrial pumping.
• H-Class Diesel Pump Sets Tier 4 Final 18 liter high-performance diesel pump sets with 700-908 HP John Deere engines, 375 gallon fuel tank, no DEF/DPF required.
• Cornell Pumps Centrifugal, self-priming, solids handling, slurry, submersible, and clear liquid pumps for agriculture, industrial, mining, and municipal applications.
• Caprari Pumps Borehole, vertical lineshaft, surface, sewage, drainage, and firefighting pumps for irrigation, wastewater, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
• Berkeley Pumps Frame mount, motor driven, vertical multistage, self-priming, booster, and submersible solids handling pumps for water transfer and industrial applications.
• Rovatti Pumps Borehole, surface electric, slurry, and self-priming centrifugal pumps for agriculture, irrigation, water utilities, and industrial pumping.
• Gorman-Rupp Pumps Self-priming, dry prime, submersible, centrifugal, diaphragm, and hydraulic pumps for dewatering, solids handling, and industrial pumping.
• Komet Sprinklers Pivot sprinkler packages including KPT, KPR-X, KPW, KPS for center pivots and lateral move systems with potential water savings up to 50%.
• Komet Guns Big volume irrigation guns including Twin Ultra Twin Max, Twin Ultra Dust Control, Trigon for agricultural, sports turf, dust control, and mining applications.
• Reinke Electrogator 3 Advanced center pivot irrigation system with up to 2900 feet max system length, 6-6 5/8 inch pipe diameters, ReinLock trussing, and 23% span slope capability.
• Reinke Electrogator II Heavy-duty electric-drive center pivot with up to 2800 feet max system length, multiple pipe material options, and 20% span slope capability.
• Reinke Alumigator All-aluminum center pivot with up to 1560 feet max system length, 40-inch LEPA outlet spacing, designed to reduce field impact for delicate crops.
• Reinke Minigator Compact center pivot for smaller fields and low-gallonage wells with 1300 feet max system length, 3-leg pivot center, and Kwik Tow option.
• Reinke Maxigator Advanced lateral move irrigation system for square, rectangular, and irregularly shaped fields with up to 3000 feet system length and multiple guidance options.
• Custom Fluid Transfer Systems Engineered custom fluid transfer and industrial systems tailored for agriculture, mining, construction, and emergency response applications including flood control and fire suppression.
• Used Equipment Inventory Quality pre-owned irrigation, manure, and fluid transfer equipment available including travellers, booms, pumps, pipes, and supply lines.

Quantifiable outcome

• Komet sprinkler technology can achieve up to 50% water savings compared to other irrigation methods

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ReinkecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Platinum Canadian distributor of Reinke pivot irrigation systems including Electrogator 3, Electrogator II, Alumigator, and Minigator center pivots plus Maxigator lateral move systems. Cadman provides system design, professional installation, and ongoing support for Reinke products across Ontario & Eastern Canada.
• KometcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistributor of Komet irrigation products including pivot sprinklers (KPT, KPR-X, KPW, KPS), big volume guns (Twin Ultra, Trigon), and accessories for center pivots, lateral moves, and high-volume applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lindsay Corporation: Lindsay (including the Zimmatic brand) is a leading North American manufacturer of centre-pivot and lateral-move irrigation systems. It overlaps directly with Cadman's Reinke-distributed pivot offering and broader North American agricultural irrigation customer base.
• Nelson Irrigation: Nelson Irrigation manufactures pivot sprinklers, Big Gun products, and irrigation control technology for agricultural markets. It is a direct competitor in sprinkler/nozzle technologies that complement pivot and traveller systems Cadman sells.
• Reinke Manufacturing: Reinke is the centre-pivot and lateral-move irrigation OEM whose products Cadman distributes as a Platinum Canadian partner. As the underlying manufacturer, Reinke is the most direct product-line comparable to Cadman's pivot offering.
• Cornell Pump: Cornell manufactures centrifugal, self-priming, and slurry pumps for agricultural, industrial, and municipal markets. Cadman is a distributor of Cornell pumps, making Cornell a direct supplier/peer in the same end markets.
• Gorman-Rupp: Gorman-Rupp manufactures self-priming, submersible, and centrifugal pumps used in agricultural, municipal, and industrial fluid handling. Cadman distributes Gorman-Rupp pumps and competes for the same end-customer projects.
• Kifco: Kifco makes hard hose irrigation travellers and water reels serving agriculture, mining, and effluent applications. Its traveller-focused product line directly overlaps with Cadman's 4000 and 5000 series travellers.
• T-L Irrigation: T-L Irrigation manufactures hydrostatic-drive centre pivots and travellers, competing with Cadman in North American agricultural irrigation, particularly hard hose traveller and pivot segments.

Broad incumbents

• Rain Bird: Rain Bird is a global irrigation products manufacturer including pivot sprinklers and guns. As a listed partner brand on Cadman's site, it competes in adjacent agricultural sprinkler and irrigation product categories.
• Berkeley (Pentair): Berkeley, part of Pentair, is a major brand of agricultural and light-industrial pumps (frame mount, self-priming, booster). It overlaps with Cadman's Berkeley-distributed product line and target customers.
• Valmont Industries: Valmont owns Valley Irrigation and is a diversified infrastructure and irrigation equipment manufacturer with global scale. It competes broadly with Cadman in pivot irrigation and adjacent agricultural water management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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