Our Family Business

Franklin Equipment was founded in early 2008 by four partners—Gary Gabriel, Troy Gabriel, Tom Richardson, and Tony Repeta. Together, they have over 150 years of experience in the equipment and rental industry. The Gabriel Family has been in the equipment industry since 1952 when Gary's father, Sam, opened Sam's Rental. The company expanded to five locations and became the dominant rental company in Central Ohio. Sam's was sold to NationsRent in 1997.

On April 20, 2008, Franklin Equipment purchased the assets of Franklin Tractor and began the process of revamping the dealership's operations. We've invested heavily in facility upgrades and improvements. We opened a satellite branch south of Columbus near Lancaster in August 2008, and we've installed new information systems. We also assembled the best team of experienced rental and equipment personnel in the state. On average, our team members have over 20 years of experience in the equipment business, and many worked with us at Sam's Equipment Rental. They know what it takes to provide the kind of service you demand, and they do it every day. Whatever equipment problem or need you have, we've seen it before, and we know how to help.

Today, Franklin Equipment serves over 3,500 customers in Central Ohio and beyond. Our customers are demanding and exacting; they know their equipment, and they trust it with nobody but the best. We value all of our customers, and we treat each of them with the courtesy and respect they deserve. We appreciate your business, and we look forward to serving you soon.

Our Services

Franklin Equipment helps maximize uptime for customers with quick parts delivery and emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our technicians undergo extensive training and are certified for the equipment they service. Rental equipment is available by the day, week or month, delivered right to your job site.

Our Customers

Franklin Equipment represents off-road equipment manufacturers that serve a wide range of businesses— commercial and residential construction, landscaping and turf maintenance, municipal government, excavating and grading, infrastructure and utilities, recycling and scrap handling, industrial and manufacturing, demolition, rental, forestry, agriculture and residential properties.

Our Equipment

We carry only those equipment lines that are dependable, with proven performance. Many of the manufacturers we represent have been producing and perfecting their equipment for over 50 years. Continual improvements assure that you benefit from the latest technologies to enhance productivity. We feature construction and agriculture equipment from New Holland, trailers from Hudson Bros., mowing and landscaping equipment from Land Pride, aerial equipment from JLG, and attachments and ground engaging tools from Multiquip, Paladin, Tamco, Woods, and Wacker Neuson.