Our Story

Heavy Tillage Equipment Manufacturer

SINCE 1964

4th Generation Family-Owned & Operated

Fred & Margaret Kellough’s successful gravel and concrete company wasn’t enough to support their children’s growing involvement in the family business. Sons Vic and Hugh became involved in the early 1960s and began clearing land for Alberta’s blossoming agricultural and commercial property development.
The Kelloughs’ soon expanded into Northern Alberta where they ran into a seemingly insurmountable problem. The tillage equipment on the market was designed to clear and prep farmland with moderate to good soil conditions. The disc blades weren’t durable, or nimble enough to stand up to Northern Alberta’s harsh undeveloped terrain. They approached several breaking disc manufacturers to see if they could produce high-strength disc blades and none saw the market potential for industrial-grade tillers and harrows.

Kello-Bilt Quality – Our Family Name is On Our Equipment

What started as a side business has grown into a globally recognized brand of superior quality heavy-duty tillage equipment. The Kellough family designed the first Kello-Bilt tillage disc in 1964 with one goal in mind – to build a strong, but flexible heavy breaking disc that could withstand the punishment of rocks and tree stumps for their land clearing operation. In 1971, they saw the market potential of technology-driven tillage equipment designed with the strength, durability, and flexibility to withstand the harshest soil conditions.

The Kello-Bilt brand for quality, durable tillage equipment was born. Kello-Bilt heavy breaking discs are engineered, manufactured, and field tested to withstand the toughest terrains and soil conditions in agricultural and commercial land development.

 

Vast International Dealer Network 

 

Word about the durability of Kello-Bilt heavy breaking discs quickly spread among North America farming communities and commercial land developers creating the need for a dealer network to serve their rapidly expanding customer base. Kello-Bilt sales and service dealerships are spread  throughout Canada, United States, Australia, Central America, Ukraine, Russia, Africa, and the European Union.

Timeline

A History of Success

What started as a side business has grown into a globally recognized brand of superior quality heavy-duty tillage equipment. The Kellough family designed the first Kello-Bilt tillage disc in 1964 with one goal in mind – to build a strong, but flexible heavy breaking disc that could withstand the punishment of rocks and tree stumps for their land clearing operation.
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2024

1964

The first Kello-Bilt disc is produced in a small shop in Stettler, AB.

1971

The Kelloughs begin manufacturing their own design of equipment for commercial sale.
Kello-Bilt opens its new 8,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Stettler, AB.

1977

Strong network of dealers across Western Canada is established.

1982

Oil bath bearing system introduced on Kello-Bilt products.

1987

Fred Kellough passes on, leaving the Kello-Bilt legacy to his sons Vic and Hugh Kellough.

1994

Manufacturing facility and head office are relocated to Red Deer, AB.

1996

Model 800 is added to the product line, featuring the largest and heaviest body out of any Kello-Bilt products.

2001

New 10,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility opens in Red Deer County, AB.

2002

Model 275DR Disc Ripper system added to the Kello-Bilt product line.

2006

Exports expand into eastern Europe, Ukraine and Russia.

2014

Kello-Bilt celebrates 50 years of manufacturing.

2024

Kello-Bilt celebrates 60 years of manufacturing

Testimonials

What Our Customers Have To Say About Us

Customers satisfaction is our greatest achievement, and your experience with Kello-Bilt reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional service.

John Grutterink

Model 225 DOW 32ft

“Kello-Bilt stood out because of the oil bath bearings. The ease of adjustment makes the disc simple and easy to use. Durability is best in class for the weight of the disc.”

Bruce Grutterink

Model 225 W 20ft

“I choose Kello-Bilt because it was Canadian made, the reliability of the oil bath bearings made the disc low maintenance and I was able to grease it and get in the field without any issues. I would recommend a Kello-bilt to other farmers because they are built tough and reliable. When it comes to the team at Kello-Bilt, they always have parts available when you finally have to replace or fix something on your disc”

Find a Kello-Bilt Dealer Near You

Kello-Bilt Dealerships can be found in more than 50+ locations throughout Canada and the United States. Search for Sales & Service Dealers in your area.

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The Kello-Bilt Quality Warranty

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