Customer
Focused.
Service Driven.
Heavy equipment rentals, sales, parts, and 24/7 service backed by a team that answers the phone, shows up on the jobsite, and keeps your work moving.
Built for the jobsite.
Backed by real people.
From single-day rentals to full fleet sales and 24/7 service dispatch — we keep contractors, utilities, and industry moving.
Rentals
24/7 rental fleet — scissor lifts, excavators, boom lifts, telehandlers, skid steers and more.
Sales
New & used equipment from SANY, JLG, Hitachi, Terramac, Ditch Witch, Vermeer, Husqvarna and Fecon.
Service
Factory-trained technicians and mobile service trucks keeping your jobsite running.
Parts
OEM parts inventory and fast dispatch so downtime never slows you down.
Iron ready to work.
Excavators, scissor & boom lifts, telehandlers, skid steers, UTVs, mulchers, trenchers, and specialty attachments — sales, rentals, and service.
Off the clock,
still showing up.
Trade shows, golf tournaments, kids days, and customer events — we love where we live and the people we work for.
Where we show up.
"We pick up when you call. We show up when you need us. That's how we've built Southern States Equipment."
A Southern crew that knows the work.
With over 75 years of combined experience, Southern States Equipment delivers expert, reliable, and customer-first service to keep your projects moving. Locally owned and operated, we serve Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi with branches in Little Rock, Longview, Shreveport, and Monroe.
As a leading equipment rental and retail sales provider, we partner with top manufacturers to offer the latest models and cutting-edge technology. Our frequent fleet updates ensure maximum reliability and efficiency.
Beyond equipment, we provide exceptional service with 24/7 support and skilled field technicians at every location — keeping your projects on schedule and within budget.
More than a dealer — a partner in the field.
We show up where we live — sponsoring local rodeos, little leagues, county fairs, and the trade schools training the next generation of operators. When the South wins, we win.
Family-owned, locally operated. Our people answer the phone at 2 a.m. because your downtime is our problem. No call centers, no scripts — just neighbors who know your machine by serial number.
Factory-certified technicians on SANY, JLG, LiuGong, Hitachi, Case, and Deere. Continuous OEM training and a dedicated in-house training room keep our crew sharp and your fleet up.
OSHA-compliant operator training, ANSI-standard inspections, and pre-delivery checklists on every unit. We don't leave the yard until it's right — because everyone goes home at the end of the shift.
Everyone goes home at the end of the shift.
For any job, whether large or small, running your operation safely is of highest importance. Southern States Equipment offers a variety of operator certification courses that can be held either on-site or in-house at your convenience. All courses meet or exceed OSHA, MSHA and ANSI standards.
Each training program covers vital safety guidelines to protect workers and ensure proper operation of equipment. Courses cover PPE requirements, proper equipment operation, understanding manufacturer requirements, procedures for dealing with hazards and more.
Boom & scissor lift operator certification to ANSI A92 standards.
Powered industrial truck training compliant with OSHA 1910.178.
Mobile and overhead crane operator safety, rigging, and inspection.
Skid steers, excavators, telehandlers, and dozer fundamentals.
The people behind the promise.
Corporate Office — Ruston, LA
Little Rock, AR Branch
Longview, TX Branch
Shreveport, LA Branch
Monroe, LA Branch
Five branches.
One phone call away.
Corporate in Ruston, LA — with branches across Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas. Real people, ready to roll.
Fayetteville, AR
Ready when
you are.
Call, email, or stop by. Tell us what you're building and we'll put the right iron on your jobsite.