DEALER HIGHLIGHT: PROSOURCE MACHINERY

Posted on February 10, 2021May 8, 2025
by derekdicks
BILLINGS, MT – PLATTEVILLE – CO WILLISTON, ND-What does a good dealer partner look like? Just take a look at ProSource Machinery! With locations in Montana, North Dakota, and Colorado, this rapidly growing SANY Dealer Partner is providing customers with high quality equipment and customer service that can’t be beat.

With over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, the team at ProSource is not only knowledgeable, but treats each customer that walks through their doors like a member of the family. A friendly face that you’ll always see at ProSource is the owner, Derek Dicks.

“I worked at a major OEM’s dealership for over 23 years starting off as a mechanic and worked my way up to a Heavy Rents / Used Equipment Regional Sales Manager. When one day, I decided to leave the corporate world and start my own company – Prosource Machinery. It was the best decision I’ve ever made in pursuit of a dream. Joining the SANY family in 2019 was the second-best decision I have made.

SANY has shown through its products and dealer network that it is one of, if not the best, heavy machinery dealers on the market today. I am very excited to see what the future holds for Prosource Machinery with SANY at our side.”

from left are Derek Dicks, Kristen Watson, Ron Rannals, Leisa Ley and Corie Draine.

The first SANY arrived on ProSource’s lot in October 2019 and since then, dozens of SANYs have made their way through the lots and on to jobsites all over the upper mid-west, including the jobsites of Big Sky Land Management – building roads, ski slopes and bridges in Big Sky, Montana.The first SANY arrived on ProSource’s lot in October 2019 and since then, dozens of SANYs have made their way through the lots and on to jobsites all over the upper mid-west, including the jobsites of Big Sky Land Management – building roads, ski slopes and bridges in Big Sky, Montana.

“ProSource is a very progressive dealer” said Sean Zernickow, District Sales Manager for SANY America. “Their customer first focus is really admirable and aligns with SANY’s core principles. Derek is very much involved with all aspects of the dealership, with true dedication to his staff and SANY. He is regularly investing in the business with staff additions, marketing campaigns as well as adding new locations.

When I first met ProSource they had two locations: Billings, MT and Williston, ND. In addition to these two locations, Derek has been focused on opening a third location in Colorado, all within 14 months of receiving his first SANY equipment. ProSource is easy to work.

They significantly contribute to the SANY brand, not only for brand awareness but by contributing valuable feedback on how we can improve on our products and processes” With the amount of experience Derek has with other brands, his belief in the SANY equipment means a great deal.

I am honored and privileged to be a part of their success.”
Thanks to Dealer Partners like ProSource Machinery, SANY America is growing all over the country. If you find yourself in Montana, North Dakota, or Colorado, stop by one of their dealer locations to say hello and demo a SANY.
ABOUT PROSOURCE MACHINERY LLC
ProSource Machinery LLC is an independent dealer of new and used off-highway construction and mining equipment, and offers late-model, low-hour machines through its rental fleet. Staffed by a dedicated and knowledgeable team with more than 60 years of combined experience in the industry, ProSource serves a wide range of customers in the retail and wholesale markets from around the world. ProSource is dedicated to providing quality equipment and consistent, friendly service for customers at every interaction. Visit the company at its headquarters location in Billings, Montana or its second branch in Williston, North Dakota.

ABOUT SANY
SANY manufactures, sells and supports construction and material handling equipment, including crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, excavators, container reach stackers and empty container handlers. The company handles SANY brand equipment sales and support in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. SANY America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., includes 340,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 60,000 square feet of office space.

Excavators are assembled at the facility, which has the capacity to produce more than 2,000 units per year. In addition to assembly, the Peachtree City facility performs machine testing, touch up painting and distribution. In 2018, SANY reported sales of $8.3 billion worth of equipment.

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ProSource Machinery LLC Now Carrying SANY Equipment

Posted on September 18, 2019May 8, 2025
by derekdicks
BILLINGS, Montana – SANY America has announced that ProSource Machinery LLC will now offer SANY construction equipment to its customers, representing the first SANY dealership in both Montana and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Billings, Montana, ProSource Machinery provides heavy equipment for customers in the mountain and plains regions of Montana, North Dakota and parts of northern Wyoming. The addition of SANY’s construction equipment lines expand the company’s already impressive inventory of new and used equipment available for customers, as well as an extensive selection of heavy machinery rentals. Customers will be able to purchase equipment from SANY’s excavator and wheel loader lines at both the ProSource Machinery headquarters location in Montana and the company’s second branch in Williston, North Dakota

From left are John Fair, Regional Sales Manager West, SANY America; Derek Dicks, Dealer Principal, ProSource Machinery LLC; and Josh Peddycord, Regional Sales Manager North Central, SANY America.

“One thing that makes me very excited about SANY is the commitment that management and the company itself has made,” said Derek Dicks, owner of ProSource Machinery. He added that in his nearly three decades of experience, he hasn’t always seen manufacturers as dedicated to putting dealers first. “I don’t see that with SANY – they want each dealer to succeed and do well, and are committed to making that happen.”
Dicks added that the quality of the SANY product line and the value of the machinery available were two big factors in adding SANY to his company’s available product lines.

“We’re excited to have such a well-established and trusted dealer as ProSource choose to represent the SANY brand,” said Gary Busch, director, dealer development – Americas at SANY America. “This is an excellent opportunity for both SANY and ProSource, not to mention customers in both Montana and North Dakota. I have no doubt that this partnership with ProSource will help us further elevate the SANY brand and continue reaching our goal of delivering top quality equipment, parts and service to our customers.”

SANY is dedicated to delivering More than Machines to its customers. SANY equipment is designed to be reliable, capable and durable to deliver a hassle-free experience for owners. All machines are backed by the industry’s best five-year, 5,000-hour warranty, meaning customers can rely on their SANY equipment day after day and count on fast service if its ever needed.

People are also a big part of SANY’s commitment, and the company’s staff at all levels is dedicated to supporting customers and dealers with questions, order assistance, technical inquiries, financing and more. From SANY America headquarters in Georgia to dealers like ProSource Machinery, SANY delivers equipment, people and an experience that is More than Machines.

Customers in the region can visit the ProSource Machinery location nearest them today for information on ordering new SANY equipment. Find out more about ProSource Machinery by visiting prosourcemachinery.com, or call the company toll-free at 800.732.9799.

ABOUT PROSOURCE MACHINERY LLC
ProSource Machinery LLC is an independent dealer of new and used off-highway construction and mining equipment, and offers late-model, low-hour machines through its rental fleet. Staffed by a dedicated and knowledgeable team with more than 60 years of combined experience in the industry, ProSource serves a wide range of customers in the retail and wholesale markets from around the world. ProSource is dedicated to providing quality equipment and consistent, friendly service for customers at every interaction. Visit the company at its headquarters location in Billings, Montana or its second branch in Williston, North Dakota.

ABOUT SANY
SANY manufactures, sells and supports construction and material handling equipment, including crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, excavators, container reach stackers and empty container handlers. The company handles SANY brand equipment sales and support in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. SANY America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., includes 340,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 60,000 square feet of office space. Excavators are assembled at the facility, which has the capacity to produce more than 2,000 units per year. In addition to assembly, the Peachtree City facility performs machine testing, touch up painting and distribution. In 2018, SANY reported sales of $8.3 billion worth of equipment.

The True Value of Used Equipment

Posted on September 9, 2019May 8, 2025
by derekdicks

When it comes to buying equipment, whether it’s John Deere, Caterpillar, or Komatsu, it can be difficult to decide whether you should opt for used or new machinery. While buying new can be tempting, buying used offers a lot of advantages that most people don’t consider. To help you get all the facts before you make your purchasing decision, here’s the breakdown of how buying used can help you.

You Save Money and Don’t Sacrifice Quality
First and foremost, choosing used equipment means you save money. New equipment suffers massive depreciation in the first year after purchase even though the equipment doesn’t become any less effective at its job. Therefore, if you’re interested in getting great equipment but don’t care about having the shiniest coat of paint possible, choosing used equipment can save you a huge amount of money. If you need to get multiple pieces, the savings can quickly add up, allowing you to afford pieces of equipment that you might have considered optional or luxury purchases.

For many, there is a fear that paying less corresponds to a decrease in quality, but that’s not the case with heavy machinery. If you think about it, a dozer might last a decade before it needs serious repairs or replacement. If you buy a used dozer that is only two years old, you still have 80% of that dozer’s lifespan ahead of you, but you’re only paying a fraction of what you would pay for a new dozer.

You Don’t Have to Deal with Depreciation
The other side of the depreciation coin is that someone has to deal with it no matter what. If you buy a piece of machinery new, a lot of that value will vanish in the first year regardless of whether the machine is damaged or pushed to its limits. However, if you’re buying a piece of used machinery, then someone else has already bit the bullet and taken that penalty.

This can be particularly useful when it comes to mentality and how you treat equipment. If you’ve got a nagging thought at the back of your head that a scraper is losing you money every single day, then you might push it harder and approach jobs with a biased perspective. You could wear the machine down and drive up maintenance costs later. However, if you know that someone else already ate that cost and that you don’t have to get the absolute most out of your machinery every day, you might take a more objective approach.
You Can Resell and Make Your Initial Investment Back

There is another angle when it comes to depreciation: resale value. If you buy new, then the possibility of reselling becomes less and less profitable with every day that passes. Once a year has passed, you can’t expect to get anything more than a fraction of what you initially paid. If you find that you don’t need the piece as much as you thought or if it becomes obsolete after only a couple years, then you’re either stuck with the piece or forced to sell it for a pittance.

However, if you buy it after it’s already depreciated in the first year, then the value won’t drop all that much as the years go on. If you do decide to resell eventually, then you can probably get pretty close to what you originally paid. This is particularly useful when it comes to pieces that you probably won’t need to use for their entire lifespan. If you only need an excavator for a couple jobs, then buying used and selling it after you finish can result in a minimal expenditure on your part. In many cases, you can end up paying even less than you would need to spend on renting the machinery for the same amount of time.

You Pay Less for Insurance
The simple fact of the matter is that insurance premiums depend on how much it would cost to replace a piece of machinery, not how useful the piece of machinery is. You’re going to pay a lot more insuring a piece of new machinery than you will on a piece you bought used. Moreover, you have a much greater incentive to get insurance on a piece of new machinery. After all, it cost you a lot more than you would have paid had you bought it used. If a used wheel loader breaks down, replacement might not be all that expensive.

You Know It Works
When buying from a legitimate seller, you have a guarantee that the used machinery works. Many people worry that buying used means they might get a dud that simply doesn’t function, but that’s not really how it works. It may be a legitimate concern when dealing with sales between individuals and shady exchanges in the dark corners of the internet, but big businesses have their reputations to worry about. If a major used equipment seller were to mistreat their customers, it would be reflected in their reviews.
You Can Take Advantage of Additional Services
In many cases, used equipment sellers offer additional services that can be of great value to the customer. From warranties that can give you peace of mind in the short term to comprehensive repair services that can save your machine if it starts to break down in the future, you can come back to the seller if you have any problems with your used equipment. This can end up being a lot cheaper than going to a general service center and getting assistance there.

You Get More Flexibility
Some of the previously mentioned advantages can open up new opportunities for your business. If you have to buy a piece new and commit to getting the most out of it, then you may be locked into taking one type of contract for up to a decade. The compulsion to get the most of the investment may be as much psychological as financial, but that doesn’t make it any less real.
Posted in Uncategorized, Used Equipment

ProSource Machinery LLC Now Carrying SANY Equipment

Posted on September 18, 2019May 8, 2025
by derekdicks
BILLINGS, Montana – SANY America has announced that ProSource Machinery LLC will now offer SANY construction equipment to its customers, representing the first SANY dealership in both Montana and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Billings, Montana, ProSource Machinery provides heavy equipment for customers in the mountain and plains regions of Montana, North Dakota and parts of northern Wyoming. The addition of SANY’s construction equipment lines expand the company’s already impressive inventory of new and used equipment available for customers, as well as an extensive selection of heavy machinery rentals. Customers will be able to purchase equipment from SANY’s excavator and wheel loader lines at both the ProSource Machinery headquarters location in Montana and the company’s second branch in Williston, North Dakota

From left are John Fair, Regional Sales Manager West, SANY America; Derek Dicks, Dealer Principal, ProSource Machinery LLC; and Josh Peddycord, Regional Sales Manager North Central, SANY America.

“One thing that makes me very excited about SANY is the commitment that management and the company itself has made,” said Derek Dicks, owner of ProSource Machinery. He added that in his nearly three decades of experience, he hasn’t always seen manufacturers as dedicated to putting dealers first. “I don’t see that with SANY – they want each dealer to succeed and do well, and are committed to making that happen.”
Dicks added that the quality of the SANY product line and the value of the machinery available were two big factors in adding SANY to his company’s available product lines.

“We’re excited to have such a well-established and trusted dealer as ProSource choose to represent the SANY brand,” said Gary Busch, director, dealer development – Americas at SANY America. “This is an excellent opportunity for both SANY and ProSource, not to mention customers in both Montana and North Dakota. I have no doubt that this partnership with ProSource will help us further elevate the SANY brand and continue reaching our goal of delivering top quality equipment, parts and service to our customers.”

SANY is dedicated to delivering More than Machines to its customers. SANY equipment is designed to be reliable, capable and durable to deliver a hassle-free experience for owners. All machines are backed by the industry’s best five-year, 5,000-hour warranty, meaning customers can rely on their SANY equipment day after day and count on fast service if its ever needed.

People are also a big part of SANY’s commitment, and the company’s staff at all levels is dedicated to supporting customers and dealers with questions, order assistance, technical inquiries, financing and more. From SANY America headquarters in Georgia to dealers like ProSource Machinery, SANY delivers equipment, people and an experience that is More than Machines.

Customers in the region can visit the ProSource Machinery location nearest them today for information on ordering new SANY equipment. Find out more about ProSource Machinery by visiting prosourcemachinery.com, or call the company toll-free at 800.732.9799.

ABOUT PROSOURCE MACHINERY LLC
ProSource Machinery LLC is an independent dealer of new and used off-highway construction and mining equipment, and offers late-model, low-hour machines through its rental fleet. Staffed by a dedicated and knowledgeable team with more than 60 years of combined experience in the industry, ProSource serves a wide range of customers in the retail and wholesale markets from around the world. ProSource is dedicated to providing quality equipment and consistent, friendly service for customers at every interaction. Visit the company at its headquarters location in Billings, Montana or its second branch in Williston, North Dakota.

ABOUT SANY
SANY manufactures, sells and supports construction and material handling equipment, including crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes, excavators, container reach stackers and empty container handlers. The company handles SANY brand equipment sales and support in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America. SANY America’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., includes 340,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 60,000 square feet of office space. Excavators are assembled at the facility, which has the capacity to produce more than 2,000 units per year. In addition to assembly, the Peachtree City facility performs machine testing, touch up painting and distribution. In 2018, SANY reported sales of $8.3 billion worth of equipment.