RDO Equipment Co.

To maintain healthy and growing trees, it’s essential to provide them with the right attention. That means regular tending and care to make sure they continue to bloom. Colin S., Account Manager in Burnsville, MN knows the same rings true when it comes to partnerships. "Providing customers with the right equipment that enhances job site efficiency, profitability and safety is a passion of mine. That paired with knowing our service and support helps keep their machines up and running is what it’s all about." Happy Arbor Day. We're grateful for those who continue to care for our trees on the daily. 🌲

In our business, it's all about connections. That's why a few months ago John Deere announced a partnership with SpaceX — to ensure farmers have the satellite connection they need to run their precision ag technology, with new and existing equipment. “Satellite will help us bring automation and autonomy to our customers. It will help make farmers more productive, more profitable, and more sustainable,” says Ryan Krogh, John Deere's Global Combine Business Manager. “High-speed satellite connectivity is what will help us feed, fuel, and clothe the growing population." Read more on the solutions that can be powered by connectivity. https://lnkd.in/gbS6mgdw

There's been no shortage of momentum behind solar energy, which has seen tremendous growth in the last 20+ years. Today's solar industry looks dramatically different than when it started and is now facing some very real challenges — labor shortages and escalating costs, just to name a few. So how do contractors maximize productivity with these obstacles in the way? By utilizing strong equipment, smart technology and a partner like RDO, you can expect things to get a lot more sunny in the solar industry. Tom Potter, RDO's General Manager of Emerging Markets, explains how the integration of technology on Vermeer equipment will help propel the industry forward. https://lnkd.in/gw_6HdD3 #solar #renewablenergy #vermeer

You don't buy a new house because your walls are in need of an upgrade (though the thought might cross our minds during especially tedious painting sessions!), you give it an upgrade. 🎨 Just as a touch of paint can breathe new life into a room, you should consider looking at your equipment through the same lens. Your planter may be firing on all cylinders, it just needs an enhancement to ensure you're getting the most of it. This is where a precision upgrade can come in handy. https://lnkd.in/gnEnq3_V

High stakes, ticking clocks and intense competition in real-world industry challenges — better known as the SkillsUSA Minnesota Championship! This year, the RDO store in Dayton, MN, had the incredible opportunity to host the Diesel Technology competition, where more than 50 high school and college students put their skills to the test and showcased their expertise in 13 unique and challenging stations, all designed to replicate real work the students would perform in careers in the equipment industry. "The students who participate in SkillsUSA gain experience outside of the classroom and training that will create future leaders in our industry. The talents they display, supported by industry professionals create a blueprint for future job site success," says Andy Luikens, RDO's Recruiting Program Manager.

S7 combines. 9RX 830 tractor. C series air carts. Precision agriculture essentials kits. The hottest new green machines are certainly cool, but what's even cooler are they ways you'll use them to do better, faster work in the growing seasons ahead. Tune in to this episode of the Agriculture Technology podcast as host Tony Kramer gets the inside scoop directly from Deere's Go-to-Market Managers, as they discuss the significant leap forward in farming equipment and technology. https://lnkd.in/gFqKn5xG #precisionag #9rx830 #s7combine

Years ago, when many of us heard the word "drone," we immediately thought of small aircraft used for leisurely purposes, such as taking pictures and videos of our surroundings. Now, with help from RDO, contractors use drones to manage earthwork quantities, map job sites and track project progress with tremendous accuracy. Read more from a few of our technology experts on why it was important for RDO to expand into the UAV space. https://lnkd.in/gw_R-quW #technology #constructiontechnology #drones

The work you do takes time, it's hard and it doesn't stop. The service you receive after the sale of a machine shouldn't either. With the unique demands your job site faces, it’s important to have a partner at your side, working to keep you up to speed on what's going on with your equipment and the industry. Take Jim Prior, Recycling and Forestry Specialist, for example. He keeps his eyes out for grinding jobs and he makes sure his customers know about them so they have the opportunity to bid on these projects. Examples like this are how we win together, days, months or years after the sale of your machine. https://lnkd.in/g9WhVA7S #vermeer #service #partnership

"We don’t create tech for tech’s sake. There’s purpose behind everything we do, so that our customers have the tools they need to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges," says John May, John Deere's Chairman & CEO. As you focus on solving the world's greatest challenges, the technology you need to do it moves forward at light-speed. We're here to make sure you don't miss a beat.⚡ https://lnkd.in/gaqb5FAH #precisionag #smartfarming #technology

Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could knock out weeds in the field with pinpoint accuracy and use way fewer inputs in the process? Insert See & Spray™ Ultimate — it's the latest technology that helps farmers fight weed growth in less time. "Our mission is to stay up-to-date with technology and be able to support our customers as it evolves. The entire team at RDO is on this technology journey because our customers are expecting us to keep them up and going. With solutions like this, it's exactly what we will continue to do," says Joel Kaczynski, RDO's Technology Solutions Manager. Watch as Joel takes us into the field for an in-depth look at how John Deere's See & Spray™ Ultimate is a weed’s worst enemy during spraying season. #precisionag #technology #spraying