General Equipment Portland OR

Business Overview

General Equipment has served Oregon and Southwest Washington since 1957. Based in the Portland area, the company focuses on solid waste and environmental equipment for municipal and commercial customers. Emergency diagnostics and repairs are available for fleet-critical failures. The shop staff includes a team of skilled technicians and metal fabricators who work on both repairs and custom projects. Residential service is limited; General Equipment primarily supports municipal fleets, haulers, and commercial accounts.

Key Services

Services are practical and hands-on, aimed at keeping equipment running in Portland's rainy, temperate climate and the varied housing and business stock of the metro area.

• Metal fabrication — custom parts, chassis work, and structural repairs for refuse and recycling vehicles.
• Plumbing inspection — inspection services for vehicle systems and related facility plumbing on a commercial scale.
• Diagnostics & repairs — on-site and shop-based troubleshooting for hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Product demonstrations & training — hands-on sessions for municipal crews and fleet managers to improve uptime and safe operation.

Areas Served

General Equipment Portland OR serves Portland and nearby communities, with routine work and dispatch to:

• Canby, OR
• Garden Home Whitford, OR
• Raleigh Hills, OR
• Wood Village, OR

Work also extends to other parts of the metro area and into Southwest Washington for fleet clients.

Company History

Founded in 1957, General Equipment began as a local shop building and repairing equipment for hauling and waste management. Over decades the business expanded from simple repairs to supplying specialized refuse and recycling vehicles and performing custom fabrication. Growing with Portland’s municipal needs, the company added diagnostics, training, and demonstration services to help crews adapt to newer systems and material-handling requirements.

Leadership

The leadership team blends long-term shop experience with municipal service knowledge. Managers and senior technicians have years in vehicle fabrication and fleet maintenance. Staff participate in regional workshops and work with public works departments, keeping the company closely connected to local operational needs without extravagant claims.

Specialties & Highlights

• Solid waste and environmental equipment expertise dating back to 1957.
• Custom metal fabrication for unique or hard-to-source parts.
• On-site diagnostics and emergency repair capability for municipal fleets.
• Hands-on product demonstrations and crew training to improve field performance.

Why Locals Choose General Equipment

General Equipment Portland OR is known for practical experience, steady presence, and a focus on keeping fleet equipment operational in Portland’s wet climate. Municipal clients and commercial haulers rely on the shop for repairs, fabrication, and training that match real-world needs. The company’s long history and local involvement make it a familiar resource for area public works departments and commercial fleet managers.

Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Sat–Sun: Closed.