Initially starting by doing repairs for local farmers, it grew quickly by taking on custom fabrication projects such as wagons, end loaders, and fertilizer spreaders.

In 1968, Jon seized an opportunity to re-power John Deere 5020s with 300+ horsepower Detroit Diesel engines, which provided recognition for his company.

In 1976, Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. moved to Williamsburg, Iowa where its factory facilities grew to keep pace with the production of agricultural equipment.

Today, Kinze is a leading manufacturer of row crop planters, grain carts, and high-speed disks.

The factory should help Kinze Manufacturing meet the growing demand for its production in Central and Eastern Europe.

1967: Four-wheel auger unloading wagons are built that enable large loads of grain to be moved in difficult field conditions.

1971: Builds the first two-wheeled, 400-bushel grain cart equipped with large-diameter augers for fast unloading, and high-flotation tires for mobility in soft conditions.

Invents and patents the adjustable-width plow; licensed it to DMI of Goodfield, Illinois to build and market.

1974: Builds a 600+ horsepower tractor, Big Blue, a 12-bottom adjustable-width plow, and reveals at the 1974 farm progress show.

1991: Grain carts equipped with conveyor unloading belts are launched for handling seed crops.

2018: Kinze begins manufacturing and marketing Mach Till high-speed disks – ranging in size from 20 to 41 feet.