How is Bonnell different from the Flink plow line?

Flink Plows is a snow-plow line Bonnell Industries acquired. Flink-branded plows are now manufactured by Bonnell in Dixon, Illinois, under the same steel specs and hydraulic standards as the rest of the Bonnell lineup. One factory, one warranty, one parts supply chain.

Does Brown Equipment stock Bonnell parts?

Yes. Brown Equipment Company stocks Bonnell wear parts across our six-state service footprint (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin), including plow cutting edges, spreader chains, hydraulic cylinders and seals, and electrical components. Parts are typically same-day at a BEC branch or next-day via freight.

How long does a Bonnell dump body or plow last in municipal service?

Bonnell equipment is designed to outlast two to three truck chassis. Properly maintained dump bodies and spreaders routinely run 20+ years in municipal service, which is why Bonnell still stocks wear parts for that generation of equipment. Actual lifespan depends on load cycles, salt exposure, and washout practices.

Can Bonnell build a custom truck body for our department?

Yes. Bonnell handles custom builds directly and works with Brown Equipment Company for spec development. Typical custom work includes body length, side-height, hoist type, toolbox configuration, prewet systems, and plow-side integration. Lead times depend on season and current build queue.

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American-built snow, road, and leaf equipment engineered to outlast three truck chassis

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About Bonnell Industries

American-built snow, road, and leaf equipment engineered to outlast three truck chassis

Bonnell supports equipment for decades, not years. Wear parts are standardized across the lineup, which simplifies your parts bin and lets your crew swap cutting edges, chains, and solenoids without waiting on a factory ship date. The same platform handles dump, plow, and spread duty, reducing the number of specialty trucks your department has to own.

Brown Equipment Company stocks Bonnell parts, handles warranty work, and runs factory-trained service on every Bonnell and Flink unit in the Midwest. Our six-state service footprint covers Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin, which means emergency parts and repair are a short drive, not a three-day freight wait.

Founded: 1960
Headquarters: Dixon, IL
Manufacturer Site: Visit

What Sets It Apart

Made in Dixon, Illinois since 1960. American steel, not imported stampings.
Full road-maintenance lineup: dump bodies, spreaders, Flink plows, leaf vacuums.
Rebuildable hydraulics and bolt-through mounting. Your shop services them, not a dealer queue.
Wear parts standardized across the lineup. One parts bin covers plow blades, spreader chains, and cylinder seals.
Parts supported for units 20+ years old. Fleet trade-in value stays high.
Flink Plow line is Bonnell-manufactured after the acquisition. One factory, one warranty.

Flagship Equipment Lines

Flink Snow Plows
Bonnell Road Maintenance Bodies
Bonnell V-Box and Tailgate Spreaders
Bonnell Leaf Vacuums

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Factory-trained technicians for maintenance, warranty, and rebuilds.

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Bonnell Industries: Common Buyer Questions

Answers to the questions municipal fleets and contractors ask most often before specifying Bonnell Industries equipment.

How is Bonnell different from the Flink plow line?: Flink Plows is a snow-plow line Bonnell Industries acquired. Flink-branded plows are now manufactured by Bonnell in Dixon, Illinois, under the same steel specs and hydraulic standards as the rest of the Bonnell lineup. One factory, one warranty, one parts supply chain.
Does Brown Equipment stock Bonnell parts?: Yes. Brown Equipment Company stocks Bonnell wear parts across our six-state service footprint (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin), including plow cutting edges, spreader chains, hydraulic cylinders and seals, and electrical components. Parts are typically same-day at a BEC branch or next-day via freight.
How long does a Bonnell dump body or plow last in municipal service?: Bonnell equipment is designed to outlast two to three truck chassis. Properly maintained dump bodies and spreaders routinely run 20+ years in municipal service, which is why Bonnell still stocks wear parts for that generation of equipment. Actual lifespan depends on load cycles, salt exposure, and washout practices.
Can Bonnell build a custom truck body for our department?: Yes. Bonnell handles custom builds directly and works with Brown Equipment Company for spec development. Typical custom work includes body length, side-height, hoist type, toolbox configuration, prewet systems, and plow-side integration. Lead times depend on season and current build queue.