Kinloch Equipment & Supply

What Kinloch Equipment & Supply does

Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. is a Texas-based distributor and service provider specializing in environmental maintenance equipment for municipalities and contractors. Founded in 1995 by Todd Kinloch and headquartered in Pasadena, TX, the company sells new and used sewer cleaning equipment, street sweepers, vacuum excavators, asphalt maintenance equipment, and autonomous/electric mowing equipment through four service center locations across Texas (Pasadena, San Antonio, Arlington, and Pharr in the Rio Grande Valley) plus mobile field service covering West Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.

The company operates as a multi-brand dealer with primary manufacturer partnerships including Vactor (sewer cleaners and jetters), Elgin Sweepers (where it holds exclusive Texas dealer status for mechanical, regenerative air, and pure vacuum street sweepers), Truvac (vacuum excavators), RC Mowers (autonomous and remote-controlled mowers), Stepp Manufacturing (asphalt equipment), and additional lines from Pacific Tek, Builtrite/Lemco, KEG, Hathorn, Wacker-Neuson, Elliott, and Mean Green. Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales (new and used equipment), parts sales (inventory for all represented brands), professional service and repair (factory-trained technicians at service centers and via mobile field service), and equipment rental (KinlochRents). The Mile After Mile program adds a multi-year lease/purchase financing layer that bundles warranty, maintenance, and a fixed disposal price.

The go-to-market motion is field sales-led enterprise selling with on-site equipment demonstrations, supported by inside sales via phone (1-800-231-6929) and contact forms, plus event-driven acquisition through trade shows and content marketing (blog, spec-sheet downloads). Customer segments are primarily Texas municipalities and public works departments, with secondary exposure to contractors and specialized facilities such as airports and industrial sites. The company is privately held by founder Todd Kinloch, who remains President; no external funding or acquisition activity is evidenced in the available data.

Name

Kinloch Equipment & Supply

Legal name

Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc.

Website

https://kinlochequip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinloch Equipment & Supply is a Texas-based distributor and service provider of environmental maintenance equipment, including sewer cleaners, street sweepers, vacuum excavators, and asphalt equipment, serving municipalities, contractors, and industrial facilities across Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (5324), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

SIC

Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Cleaning & Environmental Equipment Rental/Leasing (Vacuum Trucks, Dust Control, Dehumidifiers) (TLABAFAK)

Keywords

• Municipal equipment distribution
• Sewer cleaning equipment
• Street sweeping equipment
• Vacuum excavation equipment
• Environmental maintenance equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of environmental maintenance equipment including street sweepers, sewer cleaners, vacuum excavators, asphalt equipment, and autonomous mowers from multiple branded manufacturers.
2. Parts Sales: Parts inventory for all brands sold, including Vactor, Elgin, Truvac, RC Mowers, Stepp, and other equipment. Parts shipped to customers with their own service departments.
3. Service and Repair: Factory-trained technicians provide repairs at service centers and through mobile field service. Schematics and manuals available for all represented brands.
4. Equipment Rental: KinlochRents program offers rental of all brands and equipment types on a short-term basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kinloch Equipment & Supply is a Texas-based distributor of new and used environmental maintenance equipment, including sewer cleaners, street sweepers, vacuum excavators, asphalt equipment, and autonomous mowers. The company sells multi-brand hardware (Vactor, Elgin, Truvac, RC Mowers, Pacific Tek, Stepp, Builtrite/Lemco, KEG, Hathorn, Wacker-Neuson, Elliott, Mean Green) and complements equipment sales with complete parts inventory, factory-trained technician service at four Texas branches and mobile field service, short-term rental (KinlochRents), and the Mile After Mile flexible lease/purchase financing program with guaranteed uptime.

Product overview

Kinloch Equipment & Supply is a heavy equipment dealer and service provider offering a diverse portfolio of environmental maintenance equipment for municipalities and contractors across Texas. The company operates under a multi-brand, multi-product architecture, distributing equipment across several core categories: (1) Sewer/Combination Cleaners — Vactor combo sewer trucks (Vactor 2100i, iMPACT) and RAMJET jetters for sewer line cleaning and maintenance; (2) Street Sweepers — Elgin Sweeper products spanning mechanical sweepers (Broom Bear, Broom Badger, Eagle, Pelican, Road Wizard), regenerative air sweepers (Crosswind1, RegenX, RegenX1), pure vacuum sweepers (Whirlwind, Whirlwind1), and the Electric Broom Bear (100% electric); (3) Vacuum Excavators — Truvac (TRXX, Paradigm, FLXX, HXX) and Pacific Tek (PV series) for non-destructive digging; (4) Autonomous and Remote-Controlled Equipment — RC Mowers (R-52, R-60) and Autonomous Mowing Robots (AMR) for slope and large-area mowing; (5) Asphalt Equipment — Stepp Manufacturing products including recyclers, hot boxes, crack sealers, and mini tankers; (6) Supporting Equipment — Builtrite/Lemco grapple trucks, KEG nozzles, Hathorn pipe inspection cameras, Elliott boom trucks, Mean Green electric mowers, and Wacker-Neuson construction equipment. The company also offers parts and service (factory-trained technicians, in-stock parts, five service locations), equipment rental (KinlochRents), flexible financing (Mile After Mile program), and used equipment sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kinloch Rents: Equipment rental division offering all brands and equipment types available for rent.
• Mile After Mile

Products and services

• Vactor 2100i Combination Sewer Cleaner Combination sewer cleaner with IntuiTouch one-touch in-cab controls, Rapid Deployment Boom (RDB) that telescopes 10 feet and extends 15 feet down, available in PD or Fan models, water recycling system, and over 100 customization options. Sold to municipalities and contractors for sewer line cleaning.
• Vactor iMPACT Combination Sewer Cleaner Compact combination sewer cleaner configurable as a non-CDL unit, featuring IntuiTouch one-touch controls, Jet Rodder water pump, high ground clearance, and 180-degree rotating hose reel. Sold to municipalities and contractors needing sewer cleaning without a CDL requirement.
• RAMJET by Vactor Sewer Jetter Truck-mounted and trailer jetter equipped with Vactor Jet Rodder water pump for sewer line maintenance. Truck series offers flows from 18-100 GPM and pressures to 400 psi; trailer series offers 300, 350, and 750 gallon tank options. Sold to municipalities and contractors for sewer line maintenance.
• Elgin Broom Bear Mechanical Sweeper Four-wheel mechanical broom sweeper with single-engine technology, 4.5 yd3 hopper, variable dump height up to 11 feet, 11-inch hopper side shift. Available in diesel, CNG, hybrid, and 100% electric configurations. Sold to municipalities, contractors, airports, and industrial facilities for street sweeping.
• Elgin Broom Badger Mechanical Sweeper Compact dual-engine mechanical sweeper on 19,500 lb Class 5 cab-over chassis; does not require CDL. Features 4.0 yd3 hopper, 220-gallon water tank, 10-foot sweep path, and LIFELINER hopper system option. Sold to municipalities and contractors needing CDL-free sweeping.
• Elgin Eagle Mechanical Sweeper Four-wheel mechanical broom sweeper with variable high dump capabilities and highway transport speeds. Features no-jam conveyor or optional elevator squeegee system, 11-inch hopper side-shift, and available with waterless dust control for PM-10 and PM-2.5 pickup. Sold to municipalities and contractors for street sweeping.
• Elgin Pelican Mechanical Sweeper Three-wheel mechanical sweeper based on original 1914 design. Offers 360-degree operator visibility, rear steer for maneuverability, front-mounted 3.6 yd3 hopper with variable high dump, and Elgin chevron conveyor belt. Available in diesel, CNG, and waterless configurations. Sold to municipalities and contractors for street sweeping.
• Elgin Road Wizard Mechanical Sweeper Dual-engine mechanical broom sweeper with 360-gallon water tank, 5.4 yd3 hopper, double-scissors lifting mechanism, and quad-pump hydraulic system. Variable dumping height up to 11 feet 2 inches. Sold to municipalities and contractors for street sweeping.
• Electric Broom Bear Street Sweeper 100% electric, zero-emission mechanical sweeper with 400kWh battery capacity for extended shifts. Mounted on Battle Motors electric chassis. Identical sweeping components to diesel version for parts commonality. With 75+ units deployed across Texas, sold to municipalities and contractors seeking emissions-free street sweeping.
• Truvac TRXX Trailer-Mounted Vacuum Excavator Compact trailer-mounted hydro excavator with 500-800 gallon spoils tank, 200-400 gallon freshwater tank, 600 or 1,000 cfm vacuum system, 5 gpm at 3,000 psi water pump. Optional boom and cyclone filtration. Sold to contractors and utilities for hydro excavation and non-destructive digging.
• Pacific Tek Vacuum Excavators (PV Series) Compact vacuum excavators ranging from PV100 through PV800 that non-destructively locate utility lines, clean catch basins, and work with valve exercisers using water or air under low pressure. Sold to contractors and utilities for utility line location and catch basin cleaning.
• RC Mowers R-52 and R-60 Remote-Controlled Slope Mowers Remote-controlled mowers for challenging terrain. R-52 is best seller with 50-degree slope capability, 90-inch length, 74-inch width, 1,850 lbs. R-60 is largest with 90-inch length, 82-inch width, 1,900 lbs, both cutting brush up to 1.5-inch diameter. Sold to municipalities and contractors for steep slope mowing.
• Autonomous Mowing Robot (AMR) Autonomous mowing robots that can reduce labor needs by 75% — three AMRs and one operator can do the work of a 4-person team. Sold to municipalities, contractors, and large property managers seeking labor-saving mowing solutions.
• Stepp Asphalt Recyclers (SMMT/SMM) Trailer-mounted and tailgate-mounted asphalt recyclers producing 500 lbs and 250 lbs of hot mix at 300-350 degrees Fahrenheit respectively in minutes. Enables permanent pothole repairs for under $20/ton. Sold to municipalities and contractors for asphalt maintenance.
• Builtrite / Lemco Grapple Trucks Self-contained three-tine grapples and grapple trucks for solid waste disposal. Lemco offerings include 48-inch trash grapples and Lemco 7000 loaders. Sold to municipalities and contractors for debris handling and solid waste collection.
• KEG Nozzles for Pipe Cleaning Nozzles for pipe cleaning and maintenance including cleaning nozzles, penetrating nozzles (such as Rambo), and finishing/rotor nozzles for removing grease deposits and roots. Sold to municipalities and contractors for sewer and pipe cleaning operations.
• Hathorn Drain Inspection Cameras Drain inspection cameras including Command Modules with daylight-readable screens, plumbing camera reels with custom push-rods, and Wi-Fi DuraSCOPE inspection cameras with PipeSTREAM app for Apple and Android streaming to multiple devices. Sold to municipalities and contractors for pipe and drain inspection.
• Wacker-Neuson Construction Equipment Construction and compact equipment including rollers (for golf courses), vibrators for soil compaction, and dewatering pumps. Sold to contractors and facility operators for construction site needs.
• Elliott Boom Trucks Boom trucks including Hi-Reach material aerial platforms (45ft-240ft working heights), digger derrick trucks, and boom truck cranes. Sold to municipalities and contractors for elevated work and utility applications.
• Mean Green Electric Mowers Commercial-grade electric zero-turn mowers with all-day mowing capacity (up to 8 hours on single charge). Product line includes EVO, Vanquish, Fury, and Rival models with 5-year warranty on mower and battery. Sold to municipalities and contractors for commercial mowing.
• Kinloch Parts & Service Factory-trained technicians, complete parts inventory, and schematics for all brands. Service centers in Pasadena (corporate), Arlington, San Antonio, and Rio Grande Valley, plus West Texas and Rio Grande field service. Sold to equipment owners needing authorized parts and certified repair.
• KinlochRents Equipment Rental Program Rental program offering all brands and equipment types for short-term rental. Sold to municipalities and contractors needing temporary equipment access without capital outlay.
• Mile After Mile Lease/Purchase Financing Program Flexible lease/purchase financing program with guaranteed 90% or more equipment availability, extended non-prorated warranty for full contract term, all repairs and maintenance included (except consumables), and fixed disposal price at contract end. Sold to municipalities and contractors seeking to avoid large upfront capital outlays on $250,000+ equipment.
• FS Aftermarket Used Equipment Used equipment offered through the FS Aftermarket Used brand, accessible via AftermarketUsed.com, backed by Standard Equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment, and FS Solutions teams. Sold to municipalities and contractors seeking lower-cost used equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ equipment availability guaranteed through Mile After Mile program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and secondary.

• VactorprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVactor Manufacturing - Leading manufacturer of combination sewer cleaners and vacuum trucks. Kinloch sells Vactor 2100i, Vactor iMPACT, and RAMJET jetters. Provides parts and service for all Vactor models.
• Elgin Sweeper CompanyprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive dealer for Elgin Sweepers in Texas. Elgin manufactures mechanical, regenerative air, and pure vacuum street sweepers. Products include Broom Bear, Eagle, Pelican, Broom Badger, Road Wizard, Crosswind, RegenX, Whirlwind.
• TruvaccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTruvac manufactures vacuum excavators including TRXX trailer-mounted, Paradigm, FLXX, and HXX models. Products used for hydro excavation and non-destructive digging.
• RC MowerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRC Mowers produces remote-controlled and autonomous robotic mowers. R-Series includes R-52 and R-60 models for steep slopes and difficult terrain. AMR autonomous mowers can reduce labor needs by 75%.
• Stepp ManufacturingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStepp Mfg. specializes in asphalt maintenance equipment including crack sealers, asphalt recyclers, hot boxes, and mini tankers. Equipment heats, melts, transports, and stores asphalt materials.
• Pacific TeksecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPacific Tek manufactures compact vacuum excavators including PV 800, PV 500, PV 350, PV 250, PV 150, and PV 100 models for non-destructive utility line finding and catch basin cleaning.
• Builtrite / LemcosecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrapple trucks and attachments for solid waste disposal. Builtrite and Lemco products for municipal and contractor debris handling applications.
• KEG NozzlessecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKEG manufactures nozzles for sewer and pipe cleaning including cleaning, penetrating, and finishing nozzles. Products include Royal cleaning nozzle, Rambo penetration nozzle, and Rotor nozzle.
• Hathorn CorporationsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHathorn produces drain inspection cameras including command modules with military-grade construction and push-rod camera reels with WiFi capability and PipeSTREAM app for mobile device streaming.
• Wacker-NeusonsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction and compact equipment including rollers, vibrators, dewatering pumps, and lighting equipment for job site needs.
• ElliottsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElliott Equipment Company - Boom trucks including Hi-Reach aerial platforms (45ft-240ft working heights), digger derrick trucks, and boom truck cranes.
• Mean GreensecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMean Green produces commercial-grade electric zero-turn mowers with all-day mowing capability (up to 8 hours on single charge). Products include EVO, Vanquish, Fury, and Rival models with 5-year warranty on mower and battery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest US equipment rental company with extensive fleet of aerial, earthmoving, and material handling equipment. Comparable through Kinloch's KinlochRents short-term rental program and municipal/contractor customer overlap, though much broader in scale and categories.
• EquipmentShare: Large US equipment rental and dealer network with a tech-enabled fleet management platform. Comparable as a multi-channel equipment provider competing for similar municipal and contractor dollars, though much broader in category coverage.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major US equipment rental provider with industrial, environmental, and specialty cleaning equipment. Comparable as a national rental alternative competing for Kinloch's short-term rental demand.
• Herc Rentals: Large US equipment rental provider with material handling, industrial, and specialty fleet offerings. Comparable as a competitor for short-term equipment needs from Kinloch's contractor and municipal customers.
• Federal Signal Environmental Solutions: Manufacturer division of Federal Signal that produces Vactor and Elgin Sweeper, Kinloch's two anchor brands. Comparable because it sits just upstream in the same value chain and shapes dealer economics through product, warranty, and channel decisions.

Direct peers

• FS Solutions: Federal Signal-affiliated distributor of sewer and street cleaning equipment, named alongside Standard Equipment as a partner in Kinloch's used equipment offering. Directly comparable dealer model for environmental maintenance fleets.
• Standard Equipment Company: US-based distributor of sewer cleaning, street sweeping, and vacuum excavation equipment referenced on Kinloch's own site as a partner in the FS Aftermarket Used brand. Mirrors Kinloch's product mix and municipal customer base.
• Joe Johnson Equipment: Canada-headquartered distributor of environmental infrastructure equipment (Vactor, Elgin, Sewer Equipment) with US presence. Directly comparable as a multi-brand dealer serving municipalities with sales, parts, service, and rental.

Others

• Vactor Manufacturing: Manufacturer of combination sewer cleaners and vacuum trucks, Kinloch's primary sewer cleaning partner. Not a direct competitor but the principal supplier whose product strategy and channel decisions directly determine Kinloch's addressable sewer cleaner market in Texas.

Regional players

• Vermeer Texas: Texas-based dealer of Vermeer industrial and environmental equipment. Comparable as a regional, multi-branch industrial equipment distributor serving similar Texas municipal and contractor end markets, though with a broader industrial product set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/KinlochEquip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinlochequip

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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