Cross Timbers Implement
Owners: Larry Swearingin and son Gary Swearingin
Location: Cross Timbers, Mo.
History: Cross Timbers Implement has been in business for more than 43 years.
“I moved down here to run this,” owner Larry Swearingin said. “I lived up in north Missouri and my brother (Donald Swearingin) and I, and my dad (Sherman Swearingin) started it. My dad is in the care center now and my brother is a missionary. Donald and I actually brought dad out first, and then I bought Donald out.”
Prior to moving to Hickory County, Mo., Larry said the family had a row crop and dairy operation. When they sold the farm, it was Sherman’s idea to start the business.
Services: Cross Timbers Implement services most makes and models of tractors and implements. They also offer used tractor and equipment sales.
“We just want to be a service to people who are farmers and those who are trying to farm,” Larry said.
“The main sellers right now are John Deere, New Holland and Kobota,” he said. “We handle some new stuff sometimes, but it is things like Westendorf loaders and some of the smaller line stuff.”
Business philosophy: “We just want to treat people fair,” Larry said. “It’s pretty simple. I have one of the best followings (of customers). We’ve got people coming from Colorado, Washington and all over and we treat them fair and we are honest with them.”
Away from the shop: Larry and his son Gary own several properties and partner in a commercial cow/calf operation that averages about 200 head. Larry said Gary is the primary operator of the farm.
“I like a good crossbred female, the more crossed the better, but we do run Gelbvieh bulls,” Larry said. “A good bull will make a difference in your calves and the crossbred mommas are pretty durable.”
