Star Equipment Ltd. Equipment and News

In 1968, Max Bowman, his spouse, and an old friend came together and founded Star Equipment in Des Moines, Iowa. Over time, the company’s investment in its employees, dedication to its customers, and expert knowledge in the equipment it sells have earned the company a high reputation in the area. Now led by a new generation of family ownership in Bruce, Brad, and Brett Bowman, and spread out across Iowa and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, & Missouri, the company aspires to build on the success of the past by striving to be the area’s first choice when it comes to heavy equipment. The number one product of the company is Productivity. Whether it be achieved by employing the latest technology, ensuring the greatest possible uptime of your equipment, or having the knowledge to answer any and all questions that may arise, Star Equipment is in the business of keeping your fleet well run and operational.

Star Equipment Ltd. is an authorized dealer for Allen Engineering, Bri-Mar, Chicago Pneumatic , Cimline, Elliott, Husqvarna, IMT, Man, Manitou, Manitowoc, Mi-T-M, Multiquip, Mustang, National Crane, Redi Haul, Somerco, Takeuchi, Topcon, Virnig, Wacker Neuson

Takeuchi - Wed August 05, 2020

Takeuchi Rewards Star's Effort

Takeuchi-US has awarded Star Equipment as the 2019 Dealer of the Year of the Central Midwest Region. Star Equipment's successful sales effort in 2019 has proven to show it is outstanding in the construction equipment market, according to Takeuchi....

Star Equipment - Wed April 29, 2020

Star Equipment's Max Bowman Passes Away at Age 85

Max Gene Bowman, 85, died April 4, at Mill Pond Senior Living in Ankeny, Iowa, of pneumonia, a complication of Lewy Body dementia. Mr. Bowman was born in Perry, Iowa, to Jean and Orie Bowman, and completed high school there while developing a passion for construction through working with his stepfather, Charlie Paist....

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