About Us | Ripon Truck Repair & Equipment, LLC

2025

2025 was a big year in updating our in precision cutting toolbox. First, we upgraded our ESAB hi-def plasma table to a new torch & cutting head, control module, stepper motors, power unit, and computer, which were supplied and installed by Thermal Dynamics . The upgrade was a significant improvement that offers higher cut precision, better control, faster cut speeds all while burning through less consumables. Second, we added a FlexJet F-1565 Waterjet from Flex Machine Tools. The waterjet offers the advantage of a tight precision without heat warping or unintended heat treatment at the cut surface. It has a cutting area of 180” x 78” and 12” on the z-axis and its tilter head allows for taper compensation and up to 45-degree bevel cuts.

Baykal AHPS 43440 440-ton press brake was installed in our fabrication shop expanding our ability to bend various material thickness and parts with larger leg lengths due to increased clearance

2024

In 2024 a new Baykal AHPS 43440 440-ton press brake was installed in our fabrication shop expanding our ability to bend various material thickness and parts with larger leg lengths due to increased clearance. Additional employees were added in fabrication, paint and commercial departments, employees exceeded 45 full time employees.

2023 Cont'd

In 2023 a new Baykal HNC4116 14' shear was added to our fabrication shop enabling larger sized and heavier plate shearing capabilities.

2023 — 30 Years Of Service!

The dump box is a 3D printed replica of an RTR dump body that was designed by our engineer and painted by our paint dept.

2022

In 2022 two new Baykal APHS31300 330-ton tandem press brakes were installed in our fabrication shop, enabling the redesign of our dump boxes and trailers utilizing formed structures to reduce product weight and cost. Machines are capable of bending up to 20' long material.

2020

In 2020 10’x24’ ESAB hi-def plasma table was added increase fabrication capabilities. Oshkosh S-Series 2.0 concrete program launched, adding PDI services. Defense warranty department was created to meet additional customer demand for warranty repairs focused on Defense products. The workforce grew to 40 full and part-time employees.

2018

In 2018 RTR purchased a new 7 acre 100,000 sq ft facility in Pickett, WI and relocated all operations, increasing indoor workspace and lot space. Additional employees were added in fabrication, paint and Oshkosh commercial departments, employees exceeded 30 individuals.

New 7 acre 100,000 sq ft facility in Pickett, WI for RTRMFG

2005

In 2005 media blasting, painting and fabrication departments were added to increase RTR’s ability to meet customer demands. RTR began working with Oshkosh Truck on S-Series concrete truck post-production work. RTR MFG developed and began prototyping our first live floor silage trailers, grain bodies and dump boxes. Production expanded quickly, increasing the company to more than 20 employees.

1993

Ripon Truck Repair & Equipment (RTR) was founded in 1993 by Kevin Lieske as a 3-employee business specializing in heavy truck, trailer, and agricultural equipment repair on his family farm in a single bay shop.

The original facility was expanded in the late 1990’s for additional workspace and added several employees.

Build your own dump body with our RTR Builder!

About RTRMFG

Our History