Construction Equipment Service & Repair in Howell, Michigan

Downtime kills productivity. Our Howell service team gets your equipment back to work—fast, reliable, and done right the first time.

Keep your equipment running strong with expert service from Carleton Equipment of Howell. Our certified technicians are trained to handle everything from routine maintenance to full rebuilds on Bobcat, DEVELON, Kubota, Fecon, and other major brands.

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Trusted Equipment Service in Howell. Serving Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, & Washtenaw County.

Our certified technicians provide full-service maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs for Bobcat, DEVELON, Kubota, and all major construction brands. Whether it's a quick inspection or a full rebuild, we'll get your machine back on the job quickly and reliably.

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BobCheck✓ Inspection

Your Bobcat works hard every day. Before your warranty runs out, make sure it's running like it should. Our BobCheck✓ inspection gives you peace of mind, catches problems early, and keeps you working without surprise repair bills. Schedule yours today at our Howell service center.

BobCheck✓ Inspection

Hydraulic Hose Shop & Repair

Need your hydraulic hose replaced or repaired? A hose leak can lead to downtime and productivity loss when you're on the job. We're proud to be aligned with Parker Hydraulic and the Hose Doctor Program. Give us a call or stop in at our Howell location and we'll get you back up and running.

Hydraulic Hose Shop

Line Boring Service

Over time equipment starts to wear down. Many excavators that have been put to the test could benefit from line boring. If bores in machine parts are not collinear, you can get misalignment, unwanted vibration, and even malfunction of the machine over time.

Line Boring

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about service, hours, brands, and mobile field repairs at our Howell location. Don't see your question? Give us a call.

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What brands of equipment do you service at the Howell location?
As Michigan's authorized dealer for Bobcat, DEVELON (Doosan), Kubota, Fecon, Gravely, SnowWolf and Mr. Manhole, our Howell technicians are factory-trained on these brands. We also service most other major makes — if it has an engine, we can fix it. Submit a service request or call 1-888-380-6420 and we'll confirm we can handle your specific machine.
What areas does the Howell service center cover?
Our Howell shop serves Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, & Washtenaw County, including Brighton, Hartland, Pinckney, Fenton, and Whitmore Lake. In-shop service is available at 948 North Old US Highway 23, Brighton, MI 48114, and our mobile service trucks can come to your jobsite throughout the region.
What are the Howell service center hours?
Our Howell service department is open Monday–Friday 8:00am โ€“ 5:00pm and Saturday Closed. For machine-down emergencies outside business hours, call 1-888-380-6420 and we'll work to get you scheduled as quickly as possible.
Do you offer mobile field service from Howell?
Yes. Our fully equipped service trucks bring factory-authorized repair directly to your jobsite anywhere in Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, & Washtenaw County — including portable line boring, plasma cutting, welding, on-site oil filtering, and preventative maintenance. Field service is ideal when your machine can't be trailered in or when downtime is too costly to wait.
How quickly can you service my equipment?
Turnaround depends on the repair, parts availability, and current shop schedule. For machine-down emergencies we prioritize getting you back on the job as fast as possible — call the Howell location directly at 1-888-380-6420 for the quickest scheduling. Routine maintenance and PM work is typically scheduled within the week.
Are your Howell technicians certified?
Yes. Our technicians are Factory Platinum Certified with thousands of hours of manufacturer training combined with real field experience. They receive continuous updates and technical-support training directly from Bobcat, DEVELON, Kubota and our other manufacturers.
Do you do warranty work at the Howell location?
Yes. We're authorized to perform warranty repair on Bobcat, DEVELON (Doosan), Kubota, Fecon, Gravely, SnowWolf, and the other major brands we represent. Bring proof of purchase and warranty documentation when you drop the machine off, or include it in your service request.
Can you transport my equipment to and from Howell?
Yes. Our hauling fleet can pick up and deliver your equipment anywhere in Livingston, Oakland, Genesee, & Washtenaw County and across Michigan. Mention transport when you submit your service request and we'll quote pickup and return delivery.
Do you build hydraulic hoses at Howell?
Yes — our Howell shop operates as an authorized Parker Hose Doctor location. Most common assemblies can be built while you wait. We also handle hydraulic cylinder honing, pump and motor rebuilds, and complete hydraulic system diagnostics.
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Full-service shops with factory-certified technicians and complete parts inventory at 7 locations statewide: Chesterfield, Coldwater, Grand Rapids, Howell, Kalamazoo, Livonia, and Saginaw.

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