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West Side Tractor Expands Eagle Crusher Partnership into Iowa

Lisle, IL – August 19, 2025 – West Side Tractor Sales Co., a family-owned construction equipment dealer, is proud to announce the expansion of its Eagle Crusher product line into Iowa. This move builds on West Side’s growing Quarry and Aggregates division and strengthens its ability to support producers across the Midwest.

Eagle Crusher, a family-owned American manufacturer with more than 100 years of experience, is known for rugged, high-performance crushing and screening equipment built in the Midwest. With this expansion, West Side Tractor will now represent the full Eagle Crusher lineup—including portable and stationary plants—for recycled concrete, asphalt, aggregate, sand and gravel producers across Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa.

Specialized Expertise for Maximum Production
The WST Quarry and Aggregates Division is powered by a team of seasoned professionals, including:

• Greg Hilliard, Quarry and Aggregate Specialist – Sales – Over 40 years of experience in the industry with a background in managing multiple quarry operations in Illinois. He’s an expert in equipment selection, site productivity, and production strategy.
• Scott Stander, Quarry and Aggregate Specialist, Aftermarket – A fleet maintenance and repair veteran with more than 30 years of experience managing hundreds of assets and parts. He brings real-world knowledge of what it takes to keep heavy equipment running at full throttle.
• Tate VanOvermeiren, John Deere Production Class Equipment Specialist – Joined the West Side Tractor sales team in 2008. Over the years has evolved to become this segment’s specialist with advanced training, on-site support, and best practices.
• A team of machine data analysts and reporting specialists who provide actionable insights to improve uptime, productivity, and long-term performance.

West Side offers full-scope aftermarket and used equipment solutions to keep production moving and deliver flexibility in today’s competitive market. From OEM and aftermarket parts—covering electrical components, screens and wear parts, conveyor systems, belting, generator sets, Loadrite scales, hydraulic hammers, and a full line of pumps and dewatering solutions—to routine maintenance and emergency support, the Quarry & Aggregates team ensures customers get what they need, when they need it. In addition, West Side partners with customers on consignments and used equipment transactions, helping maximize fleet value through market insights, appraisal support, and access to a trusted network of buyers and sellers across the region.

About Eagle Crusher Co.
Eagle Crusher Co. has been an industry leader for more than 100 years in the manufacture of high-quality crushing and screening equipment. Eagle innovated the first, solid-steel, three-bar rotor and lifetime rotor replacement warranty (North America only), developed the structural steel-frame jaw crusher, and pioneered high volume portable crushing equipment for the construction-and-demolition debris recycling industry. Learn more about Eagle Crusher at www.eaglecrusher.com.

About West Side Tractor Sales Co.
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 and Indiana, 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.

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