Prairie State Tractor unveils Dixon expansion project

DIXON, Ill. — Prairie State Tractor unveiled plans to expand its Dixon location. The expansion project includes a new 9,600-square-foot service shop building, dedicated turf and utility service area and 2,080-square-foot wash bay. The tentative completion date is mid-December.

The most notable aspect of the new facility additions will be the state-of-the-art service building featuring six service bays and a 5-ton bridge crane.

The new building also opens current space for a new turf and utility equipment service area. The expansion will allow the facility to add additional technicians.

All these additions will take place within the Dixon store’s current occupancy at 908 Bloody Gulch Road and completed by local contractor MDS Inc.

“Servicing the equipment of today’s producers is a critical part of our business,” said Chris Rupiper, CEO of Prairie State Tractor. “This expansion is directly targeted at increasing our capability and capacity to serve all our customer’s equipment needs now and into the future. We believe this investment will build customer’s trust in Prairie State Tractor for equipment purchasing, parts, and service.

“Many agricultural producers in the Dixon and surrounding areas are using the latest John Deere technology and equipment to maximize returns on their business. We recognize that to continue to support them fully we need to invest in our business with upgraded facilities.”