Equipment Source
Equipment Source Inc. is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based industrial equipment manufacturer and multi-brand dealer (Kubota, JCB, ECHO, Fat Truck) serving oil and gas, mining, telecom, aviation, and remote logistics industries across Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and Chile.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersFairbanks, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Equipment Source does
Equipment Source Inc. (ESI Alaska) is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based industrial equipment manufacturer and multi-brand dealer founded in 2000, specializing in equipment engineered for Arctic-rated operating conditions. The company designs and builds proprietary industrial heaters (ES700, ES500, ES2.0, ES3000 Thaw Boss, Flight Line Heaters), generator sets (T4F KPG/JPG/VPG series spanning 6-520 kW), and water pumps (ES-CP41, ES-SP60, Triplex), while distributing third-party brands including Kubota tractors, JCB construction equipment, Fat Truck amphibious vehicles, ECHO IPE generators, Ariens snow equipment, and Weber MT compactors. ESI also fabricates custom specialty equipment (Bull Rail Trailers, helicopter fuel tanks, emergency shower trailers, mobile filtration trailers) at its 12-acre Fairbanks manufacturing campus to meet design-build customer requirements. The ES700 mobile indirect fired heater is the flagship product, with over 1,000 units deployed on Alaska's North Slope.
The company serves oil and gas, mining, telecom, aviation, construction, and remote logistics customers across Alaska, with extension into the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and Chile. Revenue is generated across four streams: equipment sales (new and used, including Kubota tractor packages priced from $21,450 to $77,000 and used heavy equipment deals), equipment rentals (day, week, and month terms), parts and service operations at each branch, and in-house financing (0% for 36 months and 5.99% for 84 months available on select Kubota packages). Distribution is direct, executed through three branches in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Tukwila (Seattle), supported by same-day shipping and parts inventory servicing decades-old equipment.
Following the 2015/2016 oil price crash, the company diversified beyond North Slope oil and gas into adjacent verticals. ESI is privately held with no disclosed outside equity or venture capital, led by President Tim Cerny and Vice President Nick Ferree, and maintains a long-standing banking relationship with First National Bank Alaska across multiple sites and growth cycles.
Equipment Source firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Equipment Source
- Legal name
- Equipment Source, Inc.
- Website
- https://equipmentsourceinc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Equipment Source Inc. is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based industrial equipment manufacturer and multi-brand dealer (Kubota, JCB, ECHO, Fat Truck) serving oil and gas, mining, telecom, aviation, and remote logistics industries across Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Canada, and Chile.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Equipment Source industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution
- NAICS
- Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)
- SIC
- Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment (IMAHAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service (IMAIABAE)
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Where Equipment Source is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fairbanks
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
Equipment Source business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used heavy equipment including excavators, skid steers, tractors, aerial lifts, generators, and industrial heaters. Also includes Kubota tractor packages with attachments at discounted prices.
- Equipment Rentals: Day, week, and month-long rentals of construction equipment including excavators, telehandlers, skid steers, generators, industrial heaters, light towers, and compact equipment. Rates available via downloadable rate sheet.
- Parts & Service: Replacement parts and repair services for all equipment sold. Service shop at each branch location.
- Financing Services: Financing options for individuals and businesses purchasing equipment, including 0% financing for 36 months and 5.99% for 84 months on select Kubota packages.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | BX2380 Package - Sub-compact tractor with front loader |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | BX23S Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | B2601 Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | L3560 Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | M7060 Package |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
Equipment Source product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Equipment Source Inc. (ESI Alaska) designs, manufactures, sells, rents, and services industrial heating, power generation, water pumping, and construction equipment engineered for extreme Arctic conditions. The company operates a 12-acre Fairbanks manufacturing campus and additional branches in Anchorage and Seattle, combining proprietary ESI Alaska product lines (ES700/ES500/ES2.0 heaters, ES3000 Thaw Boss, T4F/T4 generator series, industrial pumps) with multi-brand dealer offerings from Kubota, JCB, Fat Truck, ECHO, Ariens and others. It also provides parts, service, and financing to oil and gas, mining, telecom, aviation, construction, and remote logistics customers across Alaska, Canada, and Chile.
Product overview
Equipment Source Inc. (ESI Alaska) is a Fairbanks, Alaska-based equipment dealer and manufacturer specializing in industrial heating, power generation, and water pumping equipment designed for Arctic conditions. Their core manufactured products include the ES700 series industrial heaters (770,000 BTU/hr), generator sets (T4F KPG/JPG series 6-520 kW), and industrial pumps. They operate as a multi-brand dealer distributing Kubota tractors, JCB construction equipment, Fat Truck amphibious vehicles, ECHO IPE generators, Ariens/Gravely outdoor power equipment, Austin Air purifiers, Weber MT compactors, PowerBully tracked carriers, and GroundGuard mats. The company also offers equipment sales, rentals, parts/service, and financing across locations in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Seattle.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ES700 Industrial Heater Flagship mobile indirect fired industrial heater with 770,000 BTU/hr output and 4,000 CFM airflow, 3,000-hour oil service intervals, and 38+ hour runtime; designed for Arctic deployments on Alaska's North Slope.
- ES500 Industrial Heater Mobile indirect fired industrial heater with 380,000 BTU/hr output and 2,500 CFM airflow, 200-hour oil service intervals, and 24+ hour runtime for cold-weather job sites.
- ES2.0 Industrial Heater High-capacity mobile indirect fired industrial heater delivering 1,800,000 BTU/hr output and 9,000 CFM airflow with 30+ hour runtime for large-scale Arctic heating applications.
- ES3000 Thaw Boss Hydronic Heater Hydronic ground-thaw heating system with 334,000 BTU/hr output, 5,000 sq ft thaw field capability, and 150 psi operating pressure for thawing ground before construction in cold conditions.
- Flight Line Heaters Mobile pre-flight heaters optimized for small aircraft with 200,000–390,000 BTU/hr output and up to 4,000 CFM airflow, supporting aviation ground operations in Alaska.
- T4F KPG Generator Series EPA Tier 4 Final diesel generator sets powered by Kubota engines, ranging 6–38 kW, available in open skid or enclosed configurations with optional Long Run Oil Tanks extending service intervals up to 5,000 hours.
- T4F JPG Generator Series EPA Tier 4 Final JCB-powered diesel generator sets ranging 50–105 kW for Arctic and remote-site power generation applications.
- T4 VPG Generator Series Volvo-powered diesel generator sets ranging 130–520 kW in open skid or walk-in enclosure configurations for large-scale power generation.
- Industrial Pumps (ES-CP41, ES-SP60, Triplex) Arctic-rated industrial water and high-pressure pumps including the ES-CP41 (4-inch, 32.6 HP, 900 GPM max flow), ES-SP60 (6-inch, 95 HP, 2,400 GPM max flow), and a Triplex high-pressure pump with 7,500 PSI max pressure and Class 1, Div 1 enclosure for oil and gas service.
- Equipment Sales Sale of new and used construction, agricultural, and industrial equipment including excavators, skid steers, tractors, aerial lifts, generators, and industrial heaters across multiple distributed and proprietary brands, supported by in-house financing.
- Equipment Rentals Day, week, and month-long rentals of construction equipment including excavators, telehandlers, skid steers, generators, industrial heaters, light towers, and compact equipment, with rates available via downloadable rate sheet.
- Parts & Service Replacement parts inventory and repair services for all equipment sold, with a service shop at each branch location supporting decades-old equipment for Alaska customers.
- Financing In-house financing options for individuals and businesses purchasing equipment, including promotional terms such as 0% for 36 months and 5.99% for 84 months on select Kubota packages.
- Kubota Tractors and Equipment Authorized Kubota dealer offering sub-compact, compact, and utility tractors (21.6–131.6 hp), excavators, skid steer and track loaders, utility vehicles, mowers, and OrangeLine trailers, sold as package deals with attachments.
- JCB Construction Equipment Authorized JCB dealer offering excavators, backhoe loaders, skid steer and track loaders, telehandlers, wheel loaders, boom lifts, industrial forklifts, scissor lifts, and generators.
- Fat Truck Amphibious Off-Road Vehicles Amphibious off-road vehicles built in Quebec, Canada, designed for mud, snow, water, and steep terrain with up to 2,200 lbs payload, 25 mph land/3.1 mph water speed, serving mining, pipeline, telecom, search and rescue, and recreation industries.
- ECHO IPE Generators and Welders Authorized ECHO IPE dealer offering mobile diesel generators and welders from 7 kVA to 400 kVA output, light towers, and the ESI Arctic Re-Air upgrade required for cold-weather warranty below 5°F.
- Gravely Commercial Mowers Commercial-grade zero-turn (ZT X, ZT HD, Pro-Turn series), walk-behind, and stand-on mowers for outdoor power equipment customers.
- Ariens Snow Equipment Authorized Ariens dealer offering snow blowers (Compact RapidTrak, Professional 28, Alpine, Mountaineering, Kraken editions), power brushes, and Mammoth tractors with attachments.
- Austin Air Purifiers Medical-grade HEPA and activated-carbon air purifiers including HealthMate, HealthMate Plus, and HealthMate Junior models with 60 sq ft of HEPA and up to 15 lbs of carbon/zeolite filtration.
- Weber MT Compactors Authorized Weber MT dealer offering German-manufactured light compaction equipment including vibratory forward plates, reversible plate compactors, rammers, trench rollers, and pavement saws.
- PowerBully Tracked Carriers Authorized PowerBully dealer offering high-performance tracked carriers (9D, 12D dumpers; 9C, 12C, 18T chassis) with ultra-low ground pressure for mud, swamps, steep slopes, and remote job sites serving utilities, construction, forestry, mining, and pipeline maintenance.
- GroundGuard Ground Protection Mats HDPE ground protection mats and access solutions (XtremeMat up to 400 tons, MaxiTrack, EnviroMat, AlturnaMat, LibertyMat, FastCover) for construction, utilities, and events, supporting loads from 10 tons to 400 tons.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 1,000 ES700 heaters operating on Alaska's North Slope
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Companies that use Equipment Source
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Equipment Source technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Equipment Source partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
22 partnerships are on record, tiered primary and secondary.
- KubotaprimaryESI is an authorized Kubota dealer offering sub-compact tractors, compact tractors, utility tractors, excavators, skid steer loaders, track loaders, utility vehicles, mowers, and OrangeLine trailers.
- JCBprimaryESI is an authorized JCB dealer offering excavators, backhoe loaders, skid steer and track loaders, telehandlers, wheel loaders, boom lifts, industrial forklifts, scissor lifts, and generators.
- ECHO IPE (formerly Shindaiwa)primaryESI is an authorized ECHO IPE dealer offering mobile diesel generators (7-400 kVA), welders, light towers, and the ESI Arctic Re-Air upgrade for cold-weather operation.
- Fat TruckprimaryESI is a proud dealer of Fat Truck amphibious off-road vehicles including the FT3 Wagon (2,200 lbs payload, 25 mph land/3.1 mph water speed) serving mining, pipeline, telecom, search and rescue, and recreation industries.
- Ariens/AriensCoprimaryESI is an authorized Ariens dealer offering snow blowers (Compact RapidTrak, Professional 28, Alpine, Mountaineering, Kraken editions), power brushes, and Mammoth tractors with attachments.
- Austin AirsecondaryESI carries Austin Air medical-grade HEPA air purifiers including HealthMate, HealthMate Plus, and HealthMate Junior models featuring 60 sq ft of HEPA and up to 15 lbs of carbon/zeolite filtration.
- Ignite ManufacturingsecondaryESI is an Alaska distributor for Ignite Manufacturing industrial heaters including the HO-400R (325,000-390,000 BTU/hr output, up to 3,500 CFM airflow) designed for extreme conditions.
- Weber MTsecondaryESI is an authorized Weber MT dealer offering German-manufactured light compaction equipment including vibratory forward plates, reversible plate compactors, rammers, trench rollers, and pavement saws.
- Gravely (AriensCo)secondaryESI offers Gravely commercial-grade outdoor power equipment including ZT X Series, ZT HD Series, and Pro-Turn Series zero-turn mowers.
- PowerBullysecondaryESI is an authorized PowerBully dealer offering high-performance tracked carriers (9D, 12D dumpers; 9C, 12C, 18T chassis) with ultra-low ground pressure for challenging terrain.
- GroundGuard USAsecondaryESI offers GroundGuard ground protection mats (XtremeMat up to 400 tons, MaxiTrack, EnviroMat, AlturnaMat, LibertyMat, FastCover) for construction, utilities, and events.
- AvantprimaryESI is an authorized Avant dealer offering compact loaders and attachments including pallet forks, snow blowers, flail mowers, power rakes, buckets, plows, and hydraulic breakers.
- Land PridesecondaryESI offers Land Pride attachments for tractors and skid steers including rotary cutters, pallet forks, grading scrapers, box scrapers, augers, rotary tillers, 3PT snow blowers, and snow plows.
- VirnigsecondaryESI offers Virnig attachments for skid steers including rotary cutters, snow blowers, V-plows, drum mulchers, bale spears, and skeleton buckets.
- FlagrosecondaryESI is an authorized Flagro dealer offering industrial heating equipment.
- CMIsecondaryESI carries CMI brand equipment products.
- FAEsecondaryESI offers FAE attachments including stump cutters, stone crushers, forestry tillers, and mulchers for heavy equipment.
- Braber EquipmentsecondaryESI offers Braber Equipment attachments including pallet forks, tillers, wood chippers, flail mowers, and 3PT quick hitches.
- BaumalightsecondaryESI offers Baumalight attachments including mulchers and tree saws for skid steers and compact equipment.
- Woodland MillssecondaryESI offers Woodland Mills stump grinders for various equipment applications.
- Striker Hydraulic Attachments (Toku-America)secondaryESI offers Striker hydraulic breakers in multiple sizes for heavy equipment.
- Montana Post DriversecondaryESI offers Montana Post Driver post driver attachments in multiple configurations for various equipment.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Equipment Source competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Craig Taylor Equipment: Alaska-based heavy equipment dealer carrying competing brands (John Deere, Hitachi). Operates from multiple Alaska branches with sales, rentals, parts and service — the same multi-location dealer model ESI competes against for North Slope and statewide construction/mining customers.
- N C Machinery (CAT): Caterpillar dealer serving Alaska with the full Cat heavy equipment and power generation line, plus rented and serviced industrial machinery. Direct competitor for mining, oil & gas, and construction equipment in Alaska with similar branch-based sales and service model.
- Bobcat of Alaska: Authorized Bobcat compact equipment dealer serving Alaska. Competes directly with ESI's Kubota skid steer and compact loader offerings for the same contractor customers in the state.
- Flagro (a Canadian manufacturer): Industrial indirect-fired heater manufacturer — direct competitive product line to ESI's ES700/ES500/ES2.0 heaters, and ESI itself is also an authorized Flagro dealer, illustrating the brand-vs-house-brand dynamic.
Broad incumbents
- Toro Company: Large outdoor power equipment manufacturer producing snow blowers and turf equipment — the primary alternative to the Ariens/Gravely brands ESI distributes. Comparable product portfolio for residential and light-commercial customers.
- United Rentals: Largest U.S. equipment rental company with day/week/month rentals of aerial lifts, excavators, generators, and light towers nationally including Alaska. Overlaps with ESI's rental stream and is the broad competitor for utility-scale rental accounts.
Regional players
- H&E Equipment Services: Major U.S. heavy equipment dealer and rental company with aerial, earthmoving, and industrial lines. Operates branches across the West, including Washington State where ESI's Tukwila branch sits, making it a competitor in the Seattle service area.
Emerging players
- Multiquip: Manufacturer of portable generators, light towers, pumps, and compaction equipment. Overlaps with ESI's manufactured ES-CP41/SP60 pumps, generators, and distributed Weber MT compaction line.
- Mobile Energy Solutions (Custom Heater Manufacturer peers): Specialty manufacturer of mobile indirect-fired heaters and ground-thaw equipment for extreme conditions. Closest analog to ESI's ES series and ES3000 Thaw Boss hydronic heater, serving pipeline and construction contractors in northern climates.
- Allmand Bros: Manufacturer of portable light towers, job-site heaters, and generators. Competes directly with ESI's distributed ECHO generators and ESI-manufactured heaters in cold-climate job site applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Profiles2 records
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Frequently asked questions about Equipment Source
What does Equipment Source do?
Equipment Source Inc. (ESI Alaska) designs, manufactures, sells, rents, and services industrial heating, power generation, water pumping, and construction equipment engineered for extreme Arctic conditions. The company operates a 12-acre Fairbanks manufacturing campus and additional branches in Anchorage and Seattle, combining proprietary ESI Alaska product lines (ES700/ES500/ES2.0 heaters, ES3000 Thaw Boss, T4F/T4 generator series, industrial pumps) with multi-brand dealer offerings from Kubota, JCB, Fat Truck, ECHO, Ariens and others. It also provides parts, service, and financing to oil and gas, mining, telecom, aviation, construction, and remote logistics customers across Alaska, Canada, and Chile.
Is Equipment Source a public or private company?
Equipment Source is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Equipment Source founded?
Equipment Source was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Equipment Source based?
Equipment Source is headquartered in Fairbanks, United States, in the North America region.
How does Equipment Source make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, parts & Service and financing Services.
Who are Equipment Source's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Craig Taylor Equipment, N C Machinery (CAT), Bobcat of Alaska and Flagro (a Canadian manufacturer). Broad incumbents are Toro Company and United Rentals. H&E Equipment Services is listed as a regional player. Emerging players are Multiquip, Mobile Energy Solutions (Custom Heater Manufacturer peers) and Allmand Bros.
Does Equipment Source have an API?
No public API is recorded for Equipment Source.
What industry is Equipment Source in?
Equipment Source's product category is Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAJ, Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Storage Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAIABAE, Refrigeration & Cold-Chain Equipment Service. Its NAICS code is 333415 and its SIC code is 3585.