F.B.McAfoos & Company

Specialties

Customer service in the sale of Sthil power product, Kubota tractors and construction equipment, Vermeer hay tools, Kubota, Grass Hopper and Exmark zero turn mowers. We offer a fully stocked parts department and trained service technicinans with field service capability. We are the only «power pro» certified dealer in Southern Illinois.

History

Established in 1918.

Fred B McAfoos opened his business in Benton sometime around 1918 and sold feed and farm stead equipment. In his first year of operation Fred sold 50 Delker buggies, the next year he only sold 2. It was the end of an era and the beginning of the mechanization of agriculture.

Fred’s son, John, joined the business after returning from World War 2 and as rationing eased, more emphasis was placed on tractors and equipment. John moved the business to the old Ward Dairy Farm location in 1968. Tom McAfoos joined the business as the 3^rd generation in 1977 and in 1979 the business moved one more time to its current location on Highway 34 East in Benton. The business has continued to expand and evolve since the move including 2 major building additions. Current facilities include over 6000 sq ft of sales and parts area, 40,000 sq ft of warehouse area, and over 9000 sq ft of shop space located on a 10 acre lot.

Meet the Business Owner

Tom M.

Business Owner

I grew up in the business and have managed the operation since the early 1980’s. I am a life long resident of Southern Illinois and we support many community projects including 4H. I have seen many competitor come and go over the last 30 years but have found customer service and a fair price to be the key to business longevity. I am blessed to have a great staff of long term employees, stop in and see us.