Manufacturer expands its U.S. material handler dealer network through partnership with West Side Tractor

Hudson, Illinois – 6/18/25 – The U.S. Midwest metal recycling industry now has greater access to the full lineup of Brandt Material Handlers, thanks to a partnership between Brandt Industries and West Side Tractor.

“We are thrilled to partner with West Side Tractor, a fellow North American family business, to expand access to our comprehensive lineup of Material Handlers in the Midwest,” said Brandt Senior Vice President Sales—Manufactured Products, Jason Klassen. “This collaboration is a chance to strengthen our commitment to the metal recycling industry. We look forward to working hand in hand to serve customers with the quality and reliability they deserve.”

Brandt Material Handlers are designed, manufactured, and supported in North America. They are built on the John Deere platform and deliver unmatched productivity and uptime, with easy-to-find components and support through local dealerships. The lineup includes 40-, 60-, and 80-ton-class machines to support any size of operation.

West Side Tractor is a third-generation family business established in 1962 on the “west side” of Chicago. The heavy equipment dealership serves over 80 counties, with 11 locations throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. West Side Tractor is new to the metal recycling business, and they are confident that adding the Brandt lineup of Material Handlers to their existing product offering will attract customers who are looking for power, uptime, and efficiency.

“It makes sense for us to team up with Brandt. Their Material Handlers are 100 percent built in North America and parts are easily accessible which is critical for us to be able to support our customer’s operation at a high level,” said Adam Dudek, Sales Manager, West Side Tractor. “We are excited about the partnership and the opportunity to reach new customers with support-focused, high-quality machines.”

For more on West Side Tractor, visit westsidetractorsales.com. Learn more about Brandt Material Handlers at brandt.ca.

About the Brandt Group of Companies
The Brandt Group of Companies is a privately owned manufacturing and distribution company that serves a growing international audience in industries such as agriculture, construction, forestry, rail, mining, steel, transportation, material handling, and energy. The company has 6000+ employees and more than 180 locations in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

About West Side Tractor
Founded in 1962 on Chicago’s west side, West Side Tractor is a third-generation family business fueled by grit, innovation, and a passion for heavy machinery. Today, five active members of the Benck family, alongside a team of over 300 dedicated employees, proudly continue our legacy of keeping the Midwest’s toughest construction projects on track. With John Deere construction equipment as our flagship product line, our 60+ year partnership with this legendary brand reflects our deep roots in quality and reliability. Across 11 full-service facilities spanning 80 counties in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, we’re a one-stop powerhouse for new, used, and rental equipment, parts, service, and the latest in machine technology. From job sites to service bays, we bring expertise, heart, and a commitment to helping customers tackle their biggest challenges.