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Welcome to Big Nate’s, Your Friendly Diesel and Spark experts. Not just a Profession. A Passion.

Dedicated to making the customers experience exactly what you want Quick, Reliable, and Less costly Repairs. We've been in the industry for 30 years and know exactly how this line of business works. Whether you are stuck in a corn field or on the side of the 694, we come directly to you within the Minneapolis metro and surrounding areas and give your investment a fresh breath of air. Done right the first time. Everytime.

Our heavy equipment and roadside services

We offer full-service repair solutions for commercial trucks, construction machinery, and heavy equipment across North Branch, Minnesota, and surrounding areas.

Mobile diesel & semi repair

Emergency roadside assistance and breakdown service for Peterbilt, Freightliner, and all heavy-duty semi-trucks on the highway. Have a Hino Isuzu MACK Volvo or other foreign/unique truck you think is helpless? No problem give us a call. WE SERVICE ANY AND ALL MAKES AND MODELS NO MATTER THE YEAR OR CONDITION.

Heavy machinery & excavator repair

On-site equipment diagnostics, Professional hydraulic repairs, and engine maintenance/performance upgrades for Excavators, Bulldozers, and Farm Machinery done right in your field or driveway.

*NEW: Due to quickly changing Federal and state laws and regulations we now offer costom Diesel EGR/DPF DELETE KITS & necessary Tuning to make your equipment run at peak Efficiency and Performance.*

Custom fabrication & off-road repair

From motorhead-worthy sandrail builds to custom welding and structural reinforcements for heavy-duty rigs and recreational vehicles.

Preventative fleet maintenance

Scheduled maintenance programs designed to minimize costly downtime and keep your commercial fleet running at peak performance.

“Big Nate saved us when our semi broke down on the interstate. He arrived fast, diagnosed the issue immediately, and got us back on the road for a fraction of the dealer cost. 100% five-star service!”

Mark S., Fleet Manager

Schedule your service online today. You can provide your details, location, estimated budget, and upload pictures of the damage so we arrive prepared.

Ready to get your equipment back in action?

Frequently asked questions

Where do you provide mobile service?
We service North Branch, Minnesota, and all surrounding highways, interstate freeways, and rural fields.

How do I get a price estimate?
Use our Service Request Form to submit your location, comments, estimated budget, and pictures of the issue for a quick quote.

What type of parts do you use?

We use either in house machined custom parts/ oem standard or greater 100% of the time.

Do you offer military/veteran discounts

Yes ask for 15% off any repair for life you deserve it and we are extremely grateful for your service.

What are your hours of operation?

7:30am - 9:30 pm Monday - Saturday 

Sunday: 12:45pm - 8:30pm (diagnostic only)

Do you offer any other outdoor services?

Yes! With today's rapidly evolving and increasingly complex technological advancement ask about blueprint design work and CAD design as well as equipment work and mass overflow extraction via construction site cleanup.

How do you keep up with all this work?

Great question. We are rapidly expanding and highly recommend asking about our career path opportunities and grow with us as a team. Fast paced skillful leadership and knowledge is essential to our success.

Do you charge extra for parts?

No! We will save you thousands on parts. After being in the industry for many years we have built a trusted bond between the leader in quality oem or better Parts.

What your minimum to show up and fix my problem/issue?

We only charge a basic $55 flat fee to cover fuel cost within an hour of the metro. After the destination escrow is cleared it will be credited towards the closing cost of the repair. 

Are you fair on pricing? Willing to negotiate?

if there's any issue or concern with any of our pricing please don't hesitate to reach out and ask about payment plans and other payment methods. We price match and make it our goal to be 60-80% cheaper than the average shop price.