Proudly serving Kansas City and surrounding areas since 1998 with trusted forklift solutions

The RDS Story

RDS Equipment is a locally owned, privately operated material handling dealership that has proudly served the Midwest for nearly 30 years. Founded on hands-on experience and local knowledge, RDS was built to support the wide range of businesses that power our region.
From manufacturing and logistics operations to small, family-run businesses, we understand that no two operations are the same. That understanding shapes how we work with every customer.

Your lift and truck specialist in Gardner, KS

From the Beginning to Today

RDS Equipment was created to offer more than equipment. From the start, the focus has been on understanding customer operations and delivering practical solutions that fit real-world needs.

When customers reach out to RDS with a challenge, our approach is simple. We show up, learn how the operation works, and identify the best path forward. That hands-on process has guided our growth and continues to define how we serve customers today.

A Full-Line Material Handling Dealership

RDS Equipment is a full-line material handling provider, offering a wide range of equipment to support both warehouse and outdoor operations.

Our product offerings include:

Pallet jacks and stackers
Narrow aisle equipment
Indoor warehouse forklifts
Outdoor pneumatic tire forklifts
Capacities ranging from 2,000 lb up to 100,000 lb

Having a broad product range allows us to support diverse applications across industries.

Service, Parts, and Rental Support

RDS Equipment maintains a complete support structure to keep operations moving.

Our support services include:

Field service repair
Shop service repair
A fully stocked parts department
A complete rental fleet in multiple capacities

Our rental fleet is available to support overflow work, short-term needs, or unexpected equipment demands.

Local Experience You Can Rely On

With decades of experience serving the Midwest, RDS Equipment understands the industries, challenges, and operating environments unique to our region. That local knowledge allows us to respond quickly and confidently with solutions that work.

Let’s Talk About Your Operation

We welcome the opportunity to learn about your operation and discuss how RDS Equipment can help improve your material handling program.

Contact RDS Equipment today to see how our experience, service, and local commitment can support your business.

Areas We Serve

RDS MISSION STATEMENT

RDS Equipment, Inc. is a company dedicated to providing to its customers a complete package of product support services for the material handling industry. We strive to make the best avenue available for customers to get what they need in regard to product and services as quick and accurate as possible.

Today’s businesses demand quality vendors with reliable products and services. Creating partnerships with our customers is essential for building long-term relationships. RDS will always try and maintain the leading edge in product support services and encourage the development of new ideas.

We will always maintain a friendly, fair and creative work environment, which respects diversity, new ideas and hard work thus giving our customers the best service possible.