Construction Underway on RDO’s Aberdeen, S.D., Store Expansion

Jul 17, 2025

RDO Equipment announced that its Aberdeen, S.D. store is undergoing an expansion project. The project will include a 23,000 square-foot shop addition, as well as a refreshed exterior.

The expansion will include a new wash bay, a transition area with a modern breakroom and more space for its service managers — all designed to enhance efficiency and support.

“This update reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering even better support to our South Dakota customers,” the dealership said in a Facebook post.

RDO Equipment is on the Farm Equipment Dealer 100™, a ranking of the top 100 North American farm equipment dealers — by number of locations, which provides information on total and ag stores, brands, geographies served, employees, history, executives and ownership/company profile information.

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