Meet the 4th Annual Shortline Legends Hall of Fame

The 2026 class of Farm Equipment’s ‘Shortline Legends’ forever changed the tools for North American farmers.

The 4th annual class of Shortline Legends Hall of Fame inductees has been announced by Farm Equipment. This class is equally impressive as the 10 recipients inducted in the industry’s first three classes of Legends.

The program was initiated by Farm Equipment editors to properly record — for posterity — the individuals whose innovations most impacted the ag machinery and dealer distribution industry in North America over the last 55 years. It honors the innovators and inventions of the independent ag equipment manufacturer.

This year’s Farm Equipment’s Shortline Legend Hall of Fame recipients are Gerry Bourgalt, Ricky Brown, Jim Hellbusch, Gregg Sauder and Harley Summers.

This class will be recognized during the General Session on Thursday, Oct. 30 at the 2025 Farm  Equipment Manufacturers Association’s Marketing & Distribution Convention in Las Vegas.

Source: Farm-Equipment.com/articles