Vermeer builds trenchers, chippers, stump grinders, and directional drills — all machines that run on hydraulics and take a beating in the field. Ames Hydraulics is an independent shop that does Vermeer repair for Central Iowa contractors, tree crews, and utility outfits: the hydraulic systems that drive them and the welding that keeps them together. Free pickup within 60 miles of Ames.
Every Vermeer Machine Runs Hydraulics
That’s why Vermeer repair fits our shop so well. A brush chipper’s feed rollers, a stump grinder’s cutter drive, a trencher’s dig chain, a directional drill’s thrust and rotation — all hydraulic. When one loses power, leaks, or won’t move, it’s pump, motor, cylinder, or valve work. And the steel that takes the shock cracks, which is our welding side. One shop, whole machine.
What We Fix
- Hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and power units
- Feed systems, cutter drives, and dig chains
- Cracked frames, booms, hoppers, and housings — welded and reinforced
- Hoses and leaks — new assemblies made same-day
- Bearings, shafts, and couplers
Independent Service, Faster Turnaround
As an independent shop we’re often quicker and more affordable than a dealer wait, and we’ll work on your Vermeer alongside whatever other brands you run. Chippers, grinders, trenchers, drills — bring it in or have us pick it up.
Free Pickup Within 60 Miles
Pickup and delivery are free within 60 miles of Ames. Text a photo to 515-292-2599 and we’ll tell you the same day what your Vermeer repair needs and what it’ll cost.
Chippers, Grinders, Trenchers, Drills
Because every Vermeer machine is hydraulic at heart, the same shop that rebuilds a cylinder can fix your whole fleet. A chipper that won’t feed, a grinder that won’t spin, a trencher that won’t dig, a drill that lost thrust — all of it traces back to pumps, motors, cylinders, valves, and the steel around them. That’s the core of what Vermeer repair takes, and it’s what our shop does every day.
Why an Independent Shop
Independent means faster turnaround, honest quotes, and one shop for the hydraulics and the welding instead of shuttling the machine between a dealer and a weld shop. We’ll work on your Vermeer next to whatever else you run, and get it back to the crew quickly.
How We Quote It — and Free Pickup
The fastest way to a price is a photo. Text a picture of your machine and a quick note on what it’s doing to 515-292-2599, and we’ll tell you the same day whether it’s a seal kit, a pump, a valve, or a welding job — and roughly what it’ll cost — before anything comes apart. No surprise bills. If the machine can’t be hauled in easily, pickup and delivery are free within 60 miles of Ames: Des Moines, Ankeny, Boone, Nevada, Marshalltown, Story City, and the towns between. A shop that does the hydraulics and the welding in-house is why our Vermeer repair turnaround is quick and the fix lasts.
Get It Back to Work
See our full hydraulic repair, hydraulic hose repair, and welding & fabrication services. Call or text 515-292-2599 or bring it to 210 Freel Dr in Ames. Open Monday through Friday, 7AM to 5PM.
Written by Josiah Ragsdale
Owner, Ames Hydraulics — Ames, Iowa
Josiah owns and operates Ames Hydraulics. He has worked on hydraulic and heavy equipment since he was 18, and every hydraulic cylinder his shop rebuilds is pressure tested before it ships back to the customer. More about Josiah →
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