Richards Equipment Inc. is a company rich in history and tradition. We have been and will continue to service the agricultural and construction industries of York Region and Simcoe County for many decades.

Late 1920's

Chas Richards & Sons Limited opens in the backyard of Charles & Ruth Richards' home in Agincourt, Ontario, selling and servicing International Harvester.

1950's

When the city grew, Chas. Richards & Sons Ltd. moved to their Main Street Stouffville, Ontario location.

1960's

Chas. Richards & Sons Ltd. expanded, opening a second location in the south end of Barrie.

June 1974

Chas. Richards & Sons Ltd. (Barrie) moved to their current north end Barrie location in Crown Hill.

1985

With the merger of International Harvester and Case, Chas. Richards & Sons Ltd. (Barrie) became Richards Equipment Inc. and began selling Ford Tractors, now New Holland .

2012

Richards Equipment Inc. welcomed the Mahindra line of tractors and implements.

2014

Richards Equipment Inc. began selling New Holland Construction equipment, including mini excavators and backhoes.

2019

An end of an era. After 90 years as an International Harvester/Case IH dealer, Chas. Richards & Sons Ltd. (Stouffville) closed their doors. The Richards family's love of all things IH and red tractors continues. More details to come.