About Us
     
        Gary and his father, the late Leo Rackers, started Rackers Equipment Company in 1989
          selling nothing but used equipment from an old farmhouse.  We now since moved into our
          new two building facility including an office, shop, parts room, and a 5 acre lot.  We still sell
          used equipment, but have taken on over a dozen lines of new equipment.  We strive to do
          anything we can to help our customers achieve their goals.  With over 30 years of
          experience in the construction and aggregate industry, we will help you with all your
          equipment needs.

                                                                                      
                                          
                                                 Leo, Gary, & Matt           
   

             Three generations of Rackers have contributed to the success of the company over the
             last 15 years.  From left to right Leo, Gary, and Matt Rackers.   Leo  worked in the
             Aggregate and Mining Industry for 40 years.  He worked for Machinery, Inc. for 17 years
             in St. Louis, MO and sold industrial supplies for AE Boggs.  In 1978, he formed his 1st
             partnership at Metro Equipment Company.  In 1981, he became co-owner of Continental
             Equipment Co.  In 1989, he formed a new partnership with Gary at Rackers Equipment
             where he continued selling equipment until his retirement in 2000.   Leo Rackers passed
             away on September 24, 2003; he was 74.  
 

Larry, Roger, Matt, & Gary

            Larry Hampton is one of our outside salesman.  He  has been involved in the application
            and sale of construction and mining equipment since 1974.  He began his career with
            Rackers Equipment in 1995.  He has specialized in Diesel Power System, International
            Sales and Construction Equipment Product Support and Sales serving two five year
            periods with John Deere Industrial Division.  He now lives in Monroe City, MO. with his wife
            Lola, who is also active with Larry in the aggregate and mining industry.