The Linder family has served the ag industry in California’s Central Valley since 1884. Reynold Linder, former CA Senator, opened Linder and Harlow, a farm implement business in July of 1884. Just to put that in perspective, the Linder family has been doing business in Tulare since the telegraph was first used and before the Statue of Liberty was first unveiled. Soon after it’s beginning, Reynold Linder bought out Mr. Harlow and renamed the business, Linder Hardware Company. In those early years, Linder Hardware Company included a full-service grocery, along with a general stock of hardware necessities. Together, Reynold Linder and his son George established a reputation built on strong character and unmatched work ethics. For many years they kept farmers thriving and growing. In 1947 David Linder, Reynold’s grandson, crossed the street and opened Linder Truck and Tractor Co. as an extension to the services Linder Hardware could offer the community of Tulare and the surrounding areas. Today, Linder Equipment Company sits on the corner of Kern and L Street in Tulare and is your one stop shop for all things agriculture.

Whether you are looking for sales, rentals, parts, or service, Linder Equipment Company has it all. The store is an authorized dealer of Kubota, CLAAS, CASE IH, Jack Rabbit, and many other shortlines. Among other things, it boasts the largest parts stock in a single location this side of the Mississippi. 

The family owned and operated business is currently led by the 5th generation. Their mission: to conduct business guided and governed by the highest of standards and business ethics. Like the family before them, they strive to make their reputation an invaluable and permanent asset to the community. In 1934 a publication prepared by the Tulare Times and Advanced Register, titled Life Stories of Tulare Citizens featured a piece on George Linder, Reynold’s son, which they adhere to today. “To manage an institution possessing the magnitude and diversification of the Linder store requires executive ability of a high order, a keen sense of values and an appreciation of the importance of character and efficiency in the matter of building up an executive staff and store personnel.” Consequently, the management team at Linder Equipment Company are a dedicated group of professionals who provide excellent leadership to staff and quality service to customers. It is because of their hard work that Linder Equipment Company thrives and continues to serve multi-generations of customers today. Accordingly, the family owned business, which spans 141 years of personalized quality service, will continue to serve California’s Central Valley for many years to come.