QC Power Equipment

What QC Power Equipment does

QC Power Equipment was an independent outdoor power equipment retailer based in Davenport, Iowa, serving the Quad Cities market for 15 years under founders Vicki and Steve Cutforth. The company sold a full line of outdoor power equipment — including walk-behind, stand-on, and zero-turn mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, generators, tractors, compact utility loaders, and trailers — alongside parts and accessories, arborist gear, turf and irrigation supplies, and general tools. QC carried multiple premium OEM brands such as TORO, SCAG, STIHL, ECHO, Hustler, Gravely, Bobcat, Kubota, Kioti, Exmark, and Mean Green, and offered value-added services including expert repair for all makes and models, equipment pickup and delivery, 0% financing, online ordering with in-store pickup, trade-in programs, seasonal rentals, auction consignment, demos, and the Power Fleet commercial program.

In 2024, QC Power Equipment was acquired by Russo Power Equipment, a multi-location outdoor power equipment operator with stores across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Following the acquisition, founders Vicki and Steve Cutforth retired and the QC team joined Russo Outdoor Power Plus. The Davenport location was unified with the former AE Outdoor Power under the Russo Outdoor Power Plus banner in 2025, gaining access to expanded inventory, parts availability, and company-wide support while retaining its dedicated local service team. Pricing was quote-based and not publicly disclosed; no revenue, headcount, or founding-year figures were available in the source data.

Name

QC Power Equipment

Legal name

QC Power Equipment

Website

https://qcpowerequip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QC Power Equipment was a Davenport, Iowa-based independent outdoor power equipment retailer serving the Quad Cities for 15 years. It sold mowers, tractors, and outdoor power tools from major brands and was acquired by Russo Power Equipment in 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Power Equipment Retail

NAICS

Outdoor Power Equipment Retailers (444230)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Power Equipment Parts & Service Retail (CRAIADAH)

Keywords

• Outdoor power equipment
• Lawn mowers
• Snow blowers
• Chainsaws
• Equipment repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Davenport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

QC Power Equipment is an outdoor power equipment retailer serving the Quad Cities area, offering a comprehensive range of products including mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, generators, tractors, compact utility loaders, trailers, irrigation supplies, turf products, arborist gear, and winter goods across multiple branded lines (TORO, SCAG, Hustler, ECHO, STIHL, Bobcat, Kioti, Kubota, and others). The company also provides expert sales, service and repair for all makes and models, equipment rentals, trade-in programs, 0% financing, fleet programs, and equipment pickup and delivery. Following the 2024 acquisition by Russo Power Equipment, the Davenport, IA location continues to operate under the Russo Outdoor Power Plus banner.

Product overview

Russo Power Equipment (formerly QC Power Equipment) is an outdoor power equipment retailer operating as a multi-location chain across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of power equipment products organized into categories: Power Equipment (mowers, snow blowers, chainsaws, generators, and related machinery), Parts & Accessories, Arbor Gear for tree care professionals, Turf Products (including fertilizers and the 5 Step Lawn Program), Irrigation Supplies, General Supplies & Tools, Tractors, Trailers, Compact Utility Loaders, Winter Goods, and Used Equipment. The company carries multiple branded equipment lines including TORO, SCAG, Hustler, Gravely, ECHO, STIHL, Bobcat, Kioti, Kubota, Mean Green, Exmark, Wacker Neuson, Wright, RedMax, Encore, Midsota, and Wells Cargo. Services include equipment sales, expert repair and service for all makes and models, equipment pickup and delivery, 0% financing, online ordering with in-store pickup, trade-in programs, rentals, auction consignment, test drive demos, and fleet programs. The Davenport, IA location specifically was formerly QC Power Equipment and AE Outdoor Power before joining the Russo family after 15 years of operation under founders Vicki and Steve Cutforth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outdoor Power Equipment

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Russo Power EquipmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRusso Power Equipment acquired QC Power Equipment after 15 years of serving the Quad Cities. Founders Vicki and Steve Cutforth retired, and their team joined Russo Outdoor Power Plus. The Davenport location continues operations under Russo's ownership, benefiting from expanded inventory and company-wide support while maintaining the same dedicated local service.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mid-State Equipment: Mid-State Equipment is a regional multi-location outdoor power equipment dealer serving Michigan markets with new and used OPE, parts, service, and contractor-focused offerings. Directly comparable mid-market specialty OPE retailer model to Russo/QC Power.
• Russo Power Equipment: Russo Power Equipment is the acquiring strategic parent and itself a multi-location outdoor power equipment retailer across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin. It operates the most directly comparable model: full-line OPE sales, parts, service, rental, financing, and fleet programs under the same Turbo brand architecture.
• Stotz Equipment: Stotz Equipment operates a regional multi-state network of agricultural, turf, and outdoor power equipment dealerships across the Western US. Comparable family-owned regional dealer roll-up model with similar multi-brand strategy (John Deere, Stihl, etc.) and service/part flywheel.
• RDO Equipment Co. RDO Equipment Co. is a large multi-state John Deere and construction equipment dealer network with locations across the US. Directly comparable dealer-roll-up model with similar mix of power equipment, tractors, parts, service, and commercial fleet programs.
• Ag-Pro Companies: Ag-Pro is a large multi-state John Deere dealership group operating across the Southeast, Texas, and beyond, with a meaningful outdoor power equipment and turf business. Highly comparable mid-sized regional OPE/turf dealership operating model.

Broad incumbents

• STIHL: STIHL is a major manufacturer of chainsaws and handheld outdoor power equipment that distributes primarily through independent servicing dealers like QC Power Equipment. It is a broad incumbent whose dealer network is the principal competitive moat for the specialty channel.
• The Toro Company: The Toro Company is the manufacturer of TORO, Exmark, and many other brands carried by QC Power Equipment. It is a broad incumbent in the OPE space with its own dealer network, providing both supply and indirect competition through company-aligned channels.
• The Home Depot: The Home Depot is a national big-box home improvement retailer that competes head-on with QC Power Equipment on high-velocity residential OPE and parts. Broad incumbent with overlapping assortment and scale advantages in pricing and convenience.
• Lowe's: Lowe's is a national big-box home improvement retailer competing with QC Power Equipment on mowers, snow blowers, generators, and other residential outdoor power equipment. Broad incumbent with strong assortment overlap and growing pro-customer focus.
• John Deere: John Deere is a global equipment manufacturer operating an extensive independent dealer network that overlaps significantly with QC Power Equipment's customer base for tractors, compact utility loaders, and turf equipment. Broad incumbent and indirectly competitive alternative channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qc-power-equipment-inc.

Revenue estimate

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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