Harsh International

Name

Harsh International

Legal name

Harsh International, Inc.

Website

https://harshenviro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vocational/Work Truck Manufacturing (Dump/Refuse/Mixer/Utility) (IMACABAF), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural equipment manufacturing
• Hydraulic truck hoists
• Feed mixer manufacturing
• Feed delivery systems
• Precision metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Eaton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing: Harsh International generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of agricultural equipment including hydraulic truck hoists, feed mixers, feed delivery boxes, antennas, roller grinders, and the Ditch Dragon flame cultivator. Products are sold as standalone equipment, truck-mounted units, and trailer-mounted units.
2. Parts and Aftermarket Services: Harsh operates a 20,000-square-foot parts center with extensive inventory supporting legacy and current equipment models. The company offers preventative maintenance programs, mobile service units, roll services (sharpening, re-corrugation, bearing replacement), and parts replacement for their equipment. Same-day shipping is offered for most orders.
3. Custom Metal Fabrication (Precision Labs): Harsh Precision Labs offers custom laser and waterjet cutting services for flat metalwork to external customers in Eaton, Colorado and the surrounding region. Services include cutting mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plexiglass, and UHMW materials, with limited painting and finishing options.
4. Integrated Truck Sales: Harsh sells complete feed trucks by pairing their mixer equipment with Freightliner truck chassis (e.g., Freightliner M2 Plus, Freightliner 108SD), offered as turnkey units with direct sales through their sales team.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harsh International manufactures and sells rugged agricultural and industrial equipment, with its core offerings being horizontal four-auger TMR feed mixers, Rigid Lift hydraulic scissor-lift truck hoists, dual-auger feed delivery boxes, the Ditch Dragon flame cultivator for irrigation ditches, 401 MHz RF antennas for environmental monitoring, Denver roller grinders, and Harsh Electronics scale systems. The company also operates Harsh Precision Labs, a custom laser and waterjet metal fabrication service launched in January 2025. Products are sold as standalone equipment, integrated truck-mounted units, and turnkey feed trucks paired with Freightliner chassis, supported by a 20,000-square-foot parts and service center.

Product overview

Harsh International is a manufacturer of rugged agricultural equipment founded in 1948, operating from Eaton, Colorado. Its product portfolio centers on four core equipment lines: (1) Harsh Feed Mixers — horizontal four-auger TMR (total mixed ration) mixers in truck-mount and trailer-mount configurations, ranging from 303 to 9190HD capacity, with optional TTControl precision feeding system and Digi Star scales; (2) Hydraulic Truck Hoists — the Rigid Lift scissor-lift series spanning 13 models (RL-A05 to RL-L125) for dump trucks with capacities from 3.5 to 58.3 tons, backed by a 7-year frame warranty; (3) Feed Delivery Boxes — dual-auger push floor delivery systems in four sizes (D21/D24 in narrow and wide body), also featuring TTControl; and (4) 401 MHz Antennas — RF antennas (Models 14A, 15A, 18B) for environmental monitoring and satellite communications, deployed by NOAA and other research organizations. Supporting products include Harsh Electronics scale systems, the Denver Roller-Grinder, and the Ditch Dragon flame cultivator. A newer offering is Harsh Precision Labs, a custom laser/waterjet metal fabrication service launched in January 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harsh Precision Labs: Custom metalwork and precision cutting services including laser and waterjet cutting, offering flat metalwork solutions for industrial and artistic applications. Based in Eaton, Colorado.

Products and services

• Harsh Feed Mixers Horizontal four-auger Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feed mixers for cattle feedlots, available in truck-mount and trailer-mount configurations ranging from 303 to 9190HD models. Introduced originally in 1954 and continually improved; offered as mobile units or stationary solutions with optional Digi Star scale systems and TTControl precision feeding.
• Harsh Hydraulic Truck Hoists (Rigid Lift Series) Scissor-lift tipping gears (Rigid Lift series) for dump trucks, available in 13 models (RL-A05 through RL-L125) covering NTEA classes 5–120, with capacities from 3.5 to 58.3 tons. Manufactured in-house at Eaton, CO, with chrome-plated cylinders, laser-cut frames, JAWS 20,000-cycle testing, and a 7-year limited frame warranty. CE certified for the UK market.
• Harsh Feed Delivery Boxes Feed delivery boxes replacing outdated chain floors with a dual lower auger push system, hydrostatic drive, and all-steel construction. Available in D21 N/D21 (1,100–1,200 ft³) and D24 N/D24 (1,300–1,400 ft³) models, with the TTControl hydraulic control system as standard.
• Harsh 401 MHz Antennas (Models 14A, 15A, 18B) RF antennas for environmental research and satellite communications at 401 MHz, originally developed under Synergetics International. Model 14A is a half-wave QFH (3 dBic gain, hemispheric) recommended by NOAA for Software-Defined Radio Receiving Systems; Model 15A is a full-wave QFH (3.5 dBic gain) for low-elevation/polar satellites; Model 18B is a crossed Yagi (+11 dBic gain) for fixed DCPs. Operating range -65°C to +65°C, 100-knot wind survival.
• Harsh Ditch Dragon Flame cultivator for weed and debris management in irrigation ditches, powered by tractor hydraulics. Features an orbital motor for boom positioning, 60-gallon diesel fuel tank, 22-foot overall length, 3-point hitch, and smooth hydraulic up/down cylinder movement.
• Harsh Denver Roller-Grinder Roller grinder for feed operations, built with centrifugal cast dual metal rolls in 9-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch diameters, eccentric cams for tramming, and positive roll adjustment. Harsh also offers in-house roll services including sharpening, re-corrugation, bearing replacement, and full roll replacements.
• Harsh Electronics Scale Systems Scale systems division offering load cells, weigh bars, and complete scale systems with over 40 years of expertise, backed by in-house and on-site service for scale system repairs. Supports major scale brands including Digi Star and integrates with Harsh feed mixer products.
• Harsh Precision Labs Custom metal fabrication service launched in January 2025, offering laser and waterjet cutting for flat metalwork. Materials include mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plexiglass, and UHMW. Precision of ±0.005 inches (laser) and ±0.010 inches (waterjet). Serves local businesses and outside customers based in Eaton, CO.
• Integrated Feed Trucks (Harsh Mixer + Freightliner Chassis) Turnkey integrated feed trucks combining Harsh mixer equipment with Freightliner truck chassis (M2 Plus, 108SD), offered as complete units sold directly through Harsh's sales team. Financing available through Amur (GoAmur).

Quantifiable outcome

• Improving accuracy by 20 pounds per pen can lead to savings of up to 10% per day (up to $2,000 daily in reduced feed waste) with TTControl system
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and flagship.

• FabWeld Co.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 January 2026Woman Veteran-Owned Small Business with over 40 years of welding, fabrication, and truck upfitting experience. Certified hoist dealer for the Hawaiian Islands providing local sales, expert installation, and service for Harsh dump truck hoists.
• HYDAC InternationalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHarsh partnered with HYDAC International to create the TTControl advanced electronic hydraulic control system for feed equipment. TTControl offers precision feed flow, real-time monitoring, soft start/stop capabilities, integrated camera systems, and advanced diagnostics. Positioned as the most advanced feeding control system in the cattle feeding industry.
• ALA EngineeringflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerALA Engineering partnered with Harsh to build the world's first fully autonomous feed truck. TTControl is designed with plug-and-play integration capabilities for this autonomous vehicle, representing a forward-thinking design partnership.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationHarsh utilizes Siemens software including Solid Edge for efficient and precise product design, and Teamcenter Share (formerly Xcelerator Share) as a cloud collaboration tool. This combination reportedly reduced truck hoist design and development time by 80 percent.
• Amur (GoAmur)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmur (GoAmur) provides financing options for Harsh equipment purchases. Financing is prominently featured on Harsh sales listings and dealer pages, enabling customers to purchase Harsh products through financing arrangements.
• Harsh UKregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarsh UK serves as a certified hoist distributor for the United Kingdom market, part of Harsh's international dealer network.
• Floyd's Truck CenterregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mixer dealer in the Harsh dealer network.
• Mixer CenterregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mixer dealer in the Harsh dealer network.
• Feedlot Machinery & Equipment (Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mixer dealer for the Australian market, extending Harsh's dealer network internationally.
• Clark Truck EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified hoist distributor in the Harsh dealer network.
• RCL MetalworksregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mixer dealer in the Harsh dealer network. RCL Metalworks in Canada has displayed Harsh 8190SD feed mixers.
• Hughes Brothers EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mixer dealer in the Harsh dealer network.
• Mid-America Truck EquipmentregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified mixer dealer in the Harsh dealer network.
• Pummel Truck SupplyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified hoist distributor in the Harsh dealer network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Meyer Manufacturing: Meyer Manufacturing produces a wide range of agricultural and livestock equipment including TMR feed mixers and feed delivery boxes, with comparable customer segments to Harsh across dairy and beef operations. They overlap directly in the horizontal mixer and feed delivery categories.
• Air-Weigh: Air-Weigh produces on-board weighing systems for commercial trucks, including scale systems for feed mixers and agricultural applications. They are a direct competitor to Harsh Electronics scale systems in the livestock feed mixing market.
• Roto-Mix: Roto-Mix manufactures commercial feed mixing and delivery equipment for cattle feedlots, including both horizontal and vertical auger mixers. They are a direct competitor to Harsh in TMR mixers serving large-scale feedlot operations in the US Southwest and Midwest.
• Crysteel Manufacturing: Crysteel manufactures dump truck bodies, hoists, and related hydraulic equipment for commercial trucks. They are a direct competitor to Harsh in the dump body hoist category, serving similar commercial fleet and upfitter customers.
• Switch-N-Go: Switch-N-Go produces work truck body systems and interchangeable bodies for vocational trucks, with related hydraulic and lifting mechanisms. They compete with Harsh in the commercial truck equipment space, though focused on body interchangeability rather than dedicated dump bodies.
• Kuhn North America: Kuhn North America manufactures a broad line of agricultural equipment including TMR feed mixers (vertical and horizontal), feed delivery boxes, and livestock machinery. They compete directly with Harsh's four-auger horizontal mixer line in the same cattle feeding customer base across North America.
• Supreme International: Supreme International is a Canadian manufacturer of feed processing equipment, including TMR mixers and feed delivery boxes, directly competing with Harsh in the cattle feeding market with similar dealer-channel distribution in North America.
• Davis Instruments: Davis Instruments manufactures environmental monitoring instruments including weather stations and radiosonde ground station equipment. They overlap with Harsh's 401 MHz antenna business in serving atmospheric research and government meteorological customers.
• Heil Environmental (a Heil Co. brand): Heil is a leading manufacturer of dump truck bodies and refuse bodies, with related hydraulic hoist and lifting systems for commercial vehicles. They compete directly with Harsh's Rigid Lift hoist line for dump truck OEMs and upfitters.
• J-Star Industries: J-Star Industries (formerly J-STAR/Meyer) manufactures a broad portfolio of agricultural equipment including feed mixers and material handling equipment. Their product range and distribution model closely mirror Harsh's, particularly in the on-farm feed processing segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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