The Legacy, The Brand, The Evolution

Darr Equipment traces its history back to January of 1954, when our founder, entrepreneur Hal Darr, started a Caterpillar diesel tractor dealership. Our guiding philosophy has always been Hal Darr’s principle: to support the market with best-in-class equipment and services.

  • Hal Darr founded Darr Equipment Co with 76 employees and servicing 69 counties

  • Darr creates worldwide interest through new concept for engine and component rebuild

    Old photo of Darr service area
  • Named first national Caterpillar Lift Truck Dealer

    Darr Equipment building with Caterpillar signage
  • Darr begins Parts Shuttle Truck service

    Three service technicians with vintage cars
  • Expands into 4 new offices

  • R.H. Engstrom is appointed Chairman of the Board and Randy Engstrom is named President

    Newspaper article about Bob Engstrom
  • Darr acquires Albert Equipment Co.

  • Recognized as the Texas Family Business of the Year

  • Short-term rental support and stores expansion

    Jungheinrich narrow aisle forklift getting boxes from rack
  • Robert Engstrom is named President

    Robert Engstrom sitting in front of a wall with words
  • Darr acquires Adobe Equipment

  • Darr acquires S&L Liftmasters in San Antonio, TX

  • Darr Equipment launches 54 Intralogistics, the next innovation in integrated warehouse solutions

    Warehouse carousel system

Today, Darr Equipment Co is the exclusive authorized dealership for nearly 20 leading material handling brands, including Cat Lift Trucks; Jungheinrich; Mitsubishi Forklifts; UniCarriers Forklifts; Kalmar large trucks and container handlers; Clark Forklifts; Sellick, HubTex, and Lift King rough terrain forklifts; Kalmar Ottawa terminal trucks; Advance, Factory Cat, and LayMor industrial floor cleaning sweepers and scrubbers; and Taylor-Dunn industrial vehicles.

Since 1945, we have remained a privately held company who is proud to be a family-owned, service-first company. Darr is proud to serve our customers in Texas and Oklahoma by providing excellent material handling equipment and service.