About Us

Our History

In 1983, Don Wurdinger started Farm Drainage Plows, Inc. in Waverly, Iowa when he had an idea for a tile plow design pulled by farm tractors. This was a very affordable way for farmers to install their own tile, especially in areas where there were few drainage contractors available. With his plows, Don has now helped countless farm operations improve their land and productivity with many of his machines still in use today.

Legacy Equipment Co.

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In 2010, Joe O'Connell bought the business from Don and added to the name with O'Connell Farm Drainage Plows, Inc. and moved it to Potosi, Wisconsin. Joe, along with his son Ryan, were able to add to the product line and bring in more technology to serve their customers. They developed their line of Tile Stringer Carts along with a heavy duty Trench Closer. They also developed a Dual Link tile plow as a third design option giving customers a commercial grade tile plow at the drop of a pin.

In 2022, Jake and Jenna Nicholson, along with Jake's brother, Matt, transitioned from an O'Connell dealer in Deer Creek, IL to manufacturing by purchasing the business from Joe and changing the name to Legacy Equipment Co. Honoring the work of Don and Joe, along with all the families that have made our lineup of equipment possible. Today, we are continuing to add to the product line that gives our customers the choices in equipment and technology that best fit them and their operations.

Nicholson Ag Services

Nicholson Ag Services, LLC was founded in 2014 to serve the diverse needs of farmers across Central Illinois. Since then, our client base has grown to include family farms, large corporations, and everything in between.

We understand how critical quality and reliability are to your operation, That’s why we’re committed to providing only the highest quality products and services when you need and where you need them. Our reputation depends on it, and in our industry, reputation is everything! If you’d like to learn more about how Nicholson Ag Services can support your needs, reach out to us today!