Nixon-Egli Equipment Co

What Nixon-Egli Equipment Co does

Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. is a family-owned construction and municipal equipment dealer founded in 1965, headquartered in Ontario, California, with additional locations in Tracy, California (Northern California) and Las Vegas, Nevada. The company sells, rents, and services heavy construction equipment — primarily cranes, asphalt pavers, compactors, milling machines, crushers, and excavators — manufactured by Link-Belt (its flagship line since 1989), the Wirtgen Group (Wirtgen, Vogele, Hamm, Kleemann), LeeBoy, and approximately eight other OEMs. Its portfolio is diversified such that no single manufacturer accounts for more than 35% of business.

The company operates four integrated revenue streams: one-time equipment sales of new and used machinery at price points ranging from approximately $165,000 to $639,000; recurring equipment rentals including a fleet of over 40 cranes plus crushers, screens, pavers, rollers, and milling machines; OEM parts distribution for the brands it represents; and repair/maintenance services performed by factory-trained technicians using OEM parts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales organized regionally with dedicated construction sales, municipal sales, and product specialists across its three locations, supplemented by listings on third-party equipment platforms such as MachineryTrader. Customers include California and Nevada construction contractors, municipal public works departments, and specialty contractors requiring specialized lifting, crushing, and paving equipment.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held under sole ownership of Steve Nixon, with James Nixon serving as COO since 2013 overseeing day-to-day operations. Key leadership includes a CFO, VPs of Construction Sales and Municipal Sales, and a VP of Product Support. The business model is relationship-driven, with named enterprise customers maintaining 10-15+ year relationships and citing 24/7 service responsiveness as a primary differentiator. The company has no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capabilities, and no external funding — operating as a traditional capital-intensive regional equipment dealer that has grown through 60 years of organic expansion, OEM partnership development, and facility investment.

Name

Nixon-Egli Equipment Co

Legal name

Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, Inc.

Website

https://nixonegli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. is a family-owned, 60-year-old heavy construction equipment dealer selling, renting, and servicing cranes, pavers, crushers, and related machinery for contractors and municipalities across California and Nevada through three locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Dealership

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Work Platform & Access Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Boom/Scissor Lifts) (IMACAFAG), Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements) (IMACAFAL), Excavators (IMAHAAAA), Bulldozers & Crawler Dozers (IMAHAAAC), Construction Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Earthmoving/Loaders/Excavators/Dozers) (IMACAFAA)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment dealer
• Construction equipment sales
• Equipment rental services
• OEM parts distribution
• Road construction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ontario

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used construction equipment including cranes, pavers, rollers, crushers, and related machinery. Revenue generated from the sale of equipment to contractors and municipalities.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short and long-term rental of construction equipment including cranes, compactors, pavers, and crushing/screening equipment. Rental fleet includes over 40 cranes as well as crushers, screens, pavers, rollers, and milling machines.
3. Parts Sales: Sale of OEM parts for equipment brands including Wirtgen, LeeBoy, Link-Belt, and Rosco. Parts department stocks parts for pavers, sweepers, cranes, and excavators.
4. Service and Repairs: Repair and maintenance services for construction equipment performed by skilled technicians using OEM parts. Services include routine maintenance and emergency repairs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. is a heavy construction equipment dealer that sells new and used machinery from multiple OEMs (Link-Belt cranes, Wirtgen Group milling/paving/compaction equipment, LeeBoy pavers, Elliott boom trucks, Gradall excavators, Dulevo street sweepers, Manitex boom trucks, Maintainer truck bodies, Midland road wideners, Rosco asphalt equipment, PB Loader truck bodies). The company also provides short- and long-term equipment rentals, OEM parts, in-house repair and maintenance services, and access to third-party commercial financing through Lion Tech Finance. Operations are conducted from three company-owned facilities in Southern California (Ontario), Northern California (Tracy), and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Product overview

Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. operates as a specialized construction equipment dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy equipment across multiple product categories. The company provides both new and used equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service/maintenance for construction contractors and municipalities in California and Nevada. Their product offerings center on major equipment brands including Link-Belt cranes (their flagship line), Wirtgen Group products (Wirtgen, Vogele, Hamm, Kleemann), LeeBoy paving equipment, Elliott boom trucks, Gradall excavators, Dulevo sweepers, and various other manufacturers. Services include sales, short-term and long-term rentals with over 40 cranes in the rental fleet, OEM parts distribution, and full-service repair/maintenance. The company operates from three locations: Southern California (Ontario), Northern California (Tracy), and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Link-Belt Hydraulic Cranes New Link-Belt hydraulic cranes sold to construction and industrial buyers, including rough terrain cranes (RTC series from 30-150 ton capacity), telescopic boom truck cranes, and lattice crawler cranes.
• Wirtgen Group Products (Wirtgen, Vogele, Hamm, Kleemann) Wirtgen milling machines, recyclers and stabilizers; Vogele pavers and material transfer vehicles; Hamm compactors and rollers; and Kleemann mobile screens, jaw and impact crushers.
• LeeBoy Asphalt Pavers and Motor Graders LeeBoy asphalt pavers, motor graders, and force feed loaders sold to commercial and municipal paving contractors.
• Elliott Sign and Boom Trucks Elliott aerial platform lift trucks, digger derricks, and sign trucks for utility and construction use.
• Gradall Hydraulic Excavators Gradall hydraulic excavators in various sizes for construction and municipal applications.
• Dulevo Street Sweepers Dulevo street sweepers including the D.ZERO2 model for municipal and industrial cleaning applications.
• Manitex Boom Trucks Manitex boom trucks for lifting and material handling applications, particularly serving the Nevada market.
• Maintainer Truck Bodies Maintainer truck bodies and service equipment for various commercial applications.
• Midland Road Wideners Midland road widener attachments for asphalt and construction applications.
• Rosco Asphalt Equipment Rosco asphalt distributors, brooms, chip spreaders, rollers, and patch machines.
• PB Loader Truck Bodies PB Loader truck bodies and equipment for municipal and commercial use.
• Equipment Sales New and used heavy construction equipment sales across multiple brands including cranes, pavers, compactors, crushers, and excavators for contractors and municipalities.
• Equipment Rentals Short- and long-term rental of construction equipment including cranes (30-150 ton rough terrain), compactors, pavers, crushers, screens, and milling machines on daily, weekly, and monthly terms.
• Parts Department OEM parts department stocking parts for Wirtgen, LeeBoy, Link-Belt, Rosco, and other major brands, with locations in Ontario, CA and Tracy, CA, serving customers needing parts for pavers, sweepers, cranes, and excavators.
• Equipment Service and Repair Expert repair and maintenance services for construction equipment including pavers, sweepers, cranes, and excavators using OEM parts, with service locations in Southern California, Northern California, and Las Vegas, including 24/7 emergency support.
• Equipment Financing Commercial equipment financing facilitated through third-party partner Lion Tech Finance for equipment purchases.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Wirtgen GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1985Dealer for Wirtgen Group products including milling machines, recyclers, stabilizers, Vogele pavers, Hamm compactors, and Kleemann crushers. Added in the mid-1980s, this partnership has grown to dominate the milling and commercial paving world.
• LeeBoycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1985Dealer for LeeBoy asphalt pavers, motor graders, and force feed loaders. Added in the mid-1980s alongside Wirtgen, LeeBoy has grown to become a dominant commercial paving brand.
• Link-BeltcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1965Exclusive dealer for Link-Belt hydraulic cranes. Link-Belt cranes have become one of Nixon-Egli's flagship lines over the past 25+ years. The partnership has been critical to the company's success since 1989.
• ElliottmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Elliott sign and boom trucks, aerial platform lift trucks, and digger derricks. Multiple Elliott equipment models are available for sale.
• ManitexmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Manitex boom trucks serving the Nevada market. Provides truck-mounted crane solutions for regional customers.
• MaintainersupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Maintainer truck bodies and equipment. Part of the diversified product portfolio serving various construction applications.
• GradallsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Gradall hydraulic excavators. Provides wheeled excavator options for construction and municipal customers.
• DulevosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Dulevo street sweepers. Provides sweeping equipment for road maintenance and construction cleanup applications.
• Felling TrailerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Felling equipment trailers. Part of the trailer and transportation equipment offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Quinn Company: California-based Caterpillar dealer offering new/used equipment, rentals, parts, and service across Southern and Central California. Direct regional competitor with similar customer mix of contractors and municipalities.
• Hawthorne CAT: Caterpillar dealer serving Southern California with equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service. Direct overlap on geography, customer base (contractors/municipalities), and full-service dealer model.
• Ring Power Corporation: Florida-based Caterpillar dealer with heavy equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service across the Southeast. Comparable independent multi-OEM dealer operating in a single concentrated regional market.
• James River Equipment: Multi-line construction equipment dealer across the Southeast US with sales, rental, parts, and service. Comparable model as an independent regional dealer representing multiple complementary OEMs.
• Coastline Equipment: California-based crane and heavy equipment dealer. Comparable mix of crane-focused product lines and contractor/municipal customer base in overlapping California geographies.
• Papé Group: Multi-brand heavy equipment dealer in the Western US covering construction, agriculture, and material handling. Comparable model with sales, rental, parts, and service across multiple OEM franchises.
• RDO Equipment Co. One of the largest John Deere construction equipment dealers in North America with a multi-state Western US footprint. Closely comparable business model: multi-line equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service to contractors and municipalities.

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: National full-service equipment rental company owned by Ashtead Group. Overlaps with Nixon-Egli's rental and service offering and competes for the same California/Nevada contractor base, but with deeper fleet breadth and capital.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America. Competes directly with Nixon-Egli's rental fleet and adjacent parts/service operations, but at vastly greater scale and with a national footprint.

Others

• Komatsu America Corp: OEM manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. Comparable in that Nixon-Egli is an indirect customer/competitor relationship via the dealer network; relevant for benchmarking the OEM channel structure on which Nixon-Egli's business depends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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