Keeping it Local
We buy, make, and sell local and U.S. products whenever possible — reinforcing the spirit of innovation, work ethic, and craftsmanship that made this country great.
25+
Years in Business
3
Farmington Locations
4
States Served
100s
Brands Represented
Why Choose Largo?
We make it our goal to buy, make, and sell local and U.S. products whenever possible. It’s important to us that we reinforce what made this country great: the spirit of innovation, work ethic and quality workmanship. We also believe in supporting our local community by buying from local vendors whenever possible and giving back to the community that has helped build our company. We are big supporters of local emergency response and have many employees who are both active and retired volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians.
Largo Tank & Equipment, Inc. was established in 1995 when Michael Barker and David Wagoner purchased the Farmington location of VIM Trailer, Inc. Both Mike and Dave had been employed by VIM Trailer; Mike began as a salesman in 1976 and prior to moving to the Four Corners, was the President of VIM in Wichita, KS. Dave started working as a shop hand in 1979 for Kersten Trailers, which VIM bought in 1981. Dave took over as the General Manager of the Farmington location in 1983 and continued in that position through 1995.
Largo had a rough start – less than six months after purchasing the business, Dave was burned fighting a Crude Tank fire for the Bloomfield Fire Department. His volunteer spirit landed him in the hospital for weeks, but the strength of the partnership and Mike’s experience helped the company survive. Within a few short years, the company grew from 4 employees to over 40, and we take great pride in the fact many of our employees have been with us for ten, twenty and even thirty years. Mike retired in 2019, and we wish him a very happy retirement. Both Mike and Dave’s sons work for Largo Tank, Heath and Adam, and the company’s future is brighter than ever!
What Makes Us Different
Built on craftsmanship, backed by experience
Custom Design
We work closely with each customer to engineer a solution that fits their exact job requirements.
In-House Fabrication
Everything is built at our Farmington facility — not outsourced. Our crew controls quality start to finish.
Parts in Stock
We stock hundreds of brands and thousands of parts so your project — and your fleet — keeps moving.
24/7 Service
Breakdowns don't keep business hours. Our team is available when you need us most.
Multi-Industry Expertise
Oil & gas, fire departments, agriculture, contractors — we know what each industry demands.
Family-Owned & Local
We buy local, hire local, and give back to the communities that helped build this company.
Facility
The facility includes approximately 12,000 sq. ft. of shop space in three buildings with nine large truck/trailer bays. Outside, we have a 70 ft. steam rack and oil separators for cleaning tanks, as well as hydrostatic testing equipment for pressure testing vessels up to 12,000 gallons.
The shop is equipped with metal fabrication equipment including a 175 ton 12' CNC press brake, a 12 ft. 1/4" shear, a modern 40' truck paint booth, and a 50 ton ironworker. We make sure our guys have the best plasma cutters, and MIG, TIG, and stick welding machines. The shop is also outfitted with two overhead hoists as well as two fork lifts, two mobile cranes and a tractor for moving semi and full trailers.
Largo's focus is welding and mechanical service work on all types of semi-trailers, tankers, and truck-mounted equipment. Our welding capabilities include aluminum, steel and stainless steel. The company holds an ASME U-stamp for pressure vessel manufacturing and an R-stamp for pressure vessel repairs. We are registered with the DOT to perform inspections and repairs on nearly all types of hazardous materials cargo tanks.
Success Stories
Built tough enough to earn a reputation
The equipment we build has traveled from Wolf Creek Pass to underground coal mines to the brutal high desert oilfield of Northern New Mexico and has put fires out in remote areas all over the country. We maintain our reputation by over-engineering and building the hell out of the products that roll out of our shop. If you're lucky enough to own and operate one of our Tanks, Flatbeds, Oilfield Service Bodies or other mobile works of engineering art, know that it was designed to take a beating. Whether it is 3 feet of snow, mud as deep as the chassis, or washboards bad enough to force a trip to the dentist, we thought of you when we built your product.
We recently refurbished 5 of our Western Pride Flatbeds for a loyal customer and remounted them on new trucks. The impressive part? This was the fifth time they've been remounted on a new truck over the last 15 years. After sandblasting, painting and straightening a few minor areas, they look as good as new. These beds have each seen more than 700,000 miles without any significant structural wear.
Our Vacuum Tanks have accumulated well over 100 million miles over the past 25 years without any major issues. Do we eventually see problems with our equipment? Of course — there is no amount of over-engineering that can make a product indestructible. We stand behind our equipment and will work with you to improve it and repair it if necessary.
Associations & Memberships
D.O.T. Certified
DOT Certified for Cargo Tank Testing
ASME & National Board
ASME and National Board Certified facility
NTEA Member
Member of National Truck Equipment Association
NTEA MVP Verified
NTEA MVP Verified Member
WPMA Member
Western Petroleum Manufacturers Association
TTMA Member
Truck Trailers Manufacturers Association
NMPMA Member
New Mexico Petroleum Marketers Association
NMPGA Member
New Mexico Propane Gas Association
NATM Member
National Association of Trailer Manufacturers
Our Simple Promise to You
Warranty
In the brutal oilfield environment that we live and work in, we found out early on that no matter how well we build or engineer something, things can go wrong. Between the washboards of Rosa Road, wildfires in the Santa Fe National Forest or the tunnels in the underground coal mine, our customers tend to push our products to the limit, which is exactly what they are designed for. We also know that, despite our best efforts, we can make mistakes when it comes to building, engineering and servicing your equipment.
So the big question is, how do we handle problems that happened because of something we did wrong? The simple answer is, we stand behind what we build. If we make a mistake, we will fix or replace any defective products as quickly as possible. No fine print or hidden rules and no receipts needed for returns or service.
Naturally, we cannot cover things like paint chips, light bulbs, abuse, wrecks, and wear and tear.
If the product you bought from Largo Tank does not meet your expectations, we want to know so we can make it better. All our products are a "Work in Progress". We are continually changing and improving them. Mostly, product improvements come from our customers' suggestions!
We want you to buy from us again, recommend us to others, even brag about us, and show you that Largo Tank's products are built Oilfield Tough!
Work For Us
We are looking for reliable workers and will provide training for the right individual(s).
Truck Equipment Installer
Truck equipment installer in our truck body division. Tools required. Starting wage based on ability.
Welder / Mechanic
Welder/mechanic for our tank division and tank service department. Must read drawings and follow instructions.
Let's Talk — We're Local.
Stop by our Farmington shop or call us — we treat every project like it's our own.