History

It all started in 1972...

 

It was Norman Burden who first recognised a worldwide market for used tractors, it was this which led him to found The Burdens Group in 1972. Concentrating solely on buying and selling second hand tractors for export, the company was soon asked to supply local farmers.

During the next six years the business continued to expand at its premises in Swineshead, Lincolnshire.

1978 – Burdens Horticulture Division...

In 1978, the decision was made to enter the retail farm machinery business. Norman's father joined the business in that year and the International Harvester franchise along with several other major franchises were acquired.

During the same year, Burdens Horticulture was founded as a subsidiary company to import specialised field vegetable equipment from Europe. The company soon grew into one of the areas leading importers of specialist agricultural equipment, with a reputation for quality and expertise.

 

 

1984 – Burdens Acquires 'Groundscare Lincoln'...

 

In 1984 Burdens acquired an established groundcare focused business; Groundcare Lincoln,  which became Burdens Groundcare.

 

 

1987 – New Sutterton Headoffice...

By 1987 the original headquarters in Swineshead were outgrown and Burdens acquired its present three acre site at Sutterton where the current purpose-built head office was built.

 

 

1989 - Turfleet Hire Opened....

 

 

Spring 1989 saw the opening of Turfleet Hire, a division dedicated to the hire of professional groundcare equipment. 

 

2002 – Burdens Clothing...

 

 

 

The group expanded again in 2002 with the addition of Burdens Outdoors, offering premium branded outdoor lifestyle clothing. This was a move away from the traditional agricultural and groundcare markets, but had a synergy with existing customer groups.

2007 – Burdens Acquires AE Goodacres & Son...

 

 

To further strengthen the Group's agricultural and horticultural businesses, the Group acquired the assets of AE Goodacres & Sons in January 2007. Goodacres specialises in potato and vegetable grading, handling, sorting, weighing and bagging equipment.

2007 – Burdens Construction Division Launched...

 

Today the Burdens brand has come a long way, constantly evolving and developing the areas we cover. Our progressive attitude towards our business ensures that we always strive to be the best in any division we develop, so that we are, and will continue to be, experts in our field...

 

Professional equipment hire for agricultural and construction customers.