OJ. Watson News

Colorado Regions We Serve
By JAROD CLARK / December 10, 2025

Trusted Fleet & Municipal Truck Upfitting Across Colorado

At OJ Watson Equipment, we proudly serve cities, counties, public works departments, and commercial fleets throughout Colorado. For more than 100 years, we have supported the equipment needs of municipalities across the state—ensuring dependable, purpose-built solutions for snow removal, road maintenance, utilities, parks, water departments, and more.

From snowplows engineered for Colorado’s mountain passes to service bodies, aerial platforms, liftgates, cranes, dump bodies, hook lifts, and hydraulic hoists, our team delivers complete truck upfitting solutions that keep Colorado running year-round.

We partner with proven industry manufacturers including Aebi-Schmidt, Boss Snowplow, Monroe Snow & Ice, Maxon, Tommy Gate, Thieman Tailgates, and leading crane and hoist manufacturers—offering integrated systems built to withstand Colorado’s demanding environment.


⭐ Regions We Serve in Colorado

Colorado’s diverse geography—from high-altitude mountain regions to the populated Front Range—requires equipment that performs in extreme weather and rugged conditions. OJ Watson proudly supports municipalities and organizations across every major region of the state.


Front Range & Denver Metro

Cities Served:
Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Arvada, Thornton, Westminster, Commerce City, Centennial, Littleton, Golden, Brighton, Northglenn, Englewood

Common Equipment Ordered:

  • Snowplows & spreaders for urban streets

  • Service bodies and mechanic trucks

  • Utility & water department trucks

  • Liftgates and platform lifts

  • Dump bodies for street maintenance

  • Hook lift systems for multi-function fleet needs

Why This Region Chooses OJ Watson
Colorado’s most populated corridor relies on durable equipment with fast service turnaround. We provide upfitting and year-round support, ensuring public works departments are ready for both winter storms and summer road maintenance.


Northern Colorado

Cities & Counties Served:
Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Longmont, Boulder, Brighton, Weld County, Larimer County

Common Equipment Ordered:

  • Snowfighting trucks for county road networks

  • Aerial lifts for utilities and parks departments

  • Dump bodies and conversion hoists

  • Water department service bodies

Regional Needs:
Northern Colorado counties maintain thousands of lane-miles of rural and suburban roadways—requiring reliable, easy-to-service equipment that can operate in wind, snow, and severe temperature shifts.


Southern Colorado

Cities & Counties Served:
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City, Trinidad, Fremont County, El Paso County, Pueblo County, Huerfano County, Otero County

Common Equipment Ordered:

  • Highway snowplow fleets

  • Utility trucks and crane-equipped service bodies

  • Hook lifts for multipurpose municipal operations

  • Liftgates for city facility operations

Regional Needs:
Southern Colorado experiences heavy snowfall at higher elevations and intense heat in summer. OJ Watson’s upfits are built to handle wide climate variability and extended route mileage.


Western Slope

Cities & Counties Served:
Grand Junction, Montrose, Delta, Glenwood Springs, Rifle, Aspen, Vail, Eagle County, Garfield County, Mesa County

Common Equipment Ordered:

  • Heavy-duty plow trucks for mountain passes

  • Aebi-Schmidt snow blowers for extreme snow conditions

  • Spreader systems for icy canyon roadways

  • Forestry and parks maintenance upfits

Regional Needs:
Mountain towns rely on specialized snow equipment capable of handling deep powder, steep roads, and continuous freeze-thaw cycles. We supply the region with high-performance, corrosion-resistant upfits made for harsh winter conditions.


Mountain Communities & High-Altitude Districts

Cities & Counties Served:
Summit County, Lake County, Clear Creek County, Teller County, Gilpin County, Park County, San Juan County, Ouray County

Common Equipment Ordered:

  • High-output plows and blowers

  • Ice-control systems with precision spreaders

  • Heavy-duty hook lifts for seasonal needs

  • Aerial lifts for infrastructure in steep terrain

Regional Needs:
These regions face the highest snowfall totals and the steepest maintenance challenges. Equipment must be extremely durable, easy to maintain, and built for long operational cycles in freezing temperatures.


Eastern Plains

Cities & Counties Served:
Limon, Burlington, Fort Morgan, Sterling, Brush, Yuma, Holyoke, Sedgwick County, Kit Carson County, Morgan County

Common Equipment Ordered:

  • Truck bodies for long-distance rural routes

  • Water department trucks

  • Dump bodies for gravel and road base

  • Agricultural-support service trucks

Regional Needs:
The Eastern Plains rely on versatile trucks that can handle wind, ice, gravel roads, and long operating hours across large coverage areas.


🧩 Industries & Departments Served Statewide

  • Public Works Departments

  • Streets & Roads Departments

  • County Highway Divisions

  • Water & Sewer Utilities

  • Parks & Recreation

  • Transit & Airport Operations

  • Fleet Management Teams

  • Construction & Infrastructure Contractors

  • Emergency & Disaster Response (snowstorms, wildfires, flood events)


⚙️ Truck Equipment & Upfitting Solutions Provided Across Colorado

OJ Watson supports Colorado agencies with complete upfitting solutions, including:

Snow & Ice Control Equipment

  • Snowplows from Boss, Monroe, and Aebi-Schmidt

  • Spreaders, brine systems, and anti-ice systems

  • High-capacity blowers for mountain passes

Service Bodies & Utility Solutions

  • Mechanic service bodies

  • Crane-equipped trucks

  • Water department service bodies

  • Welding, fabrication, and repair solutions

Truck Bodies & Lifting Solutions

  • Dump bodies

  • Hook lifts

  • Conversion hoists

  • Liftgates (Maxon, Tommy Gate, Thieman)

  • Platform lifts

Aerial Lifts & Platforms

  • Bucket trucks

  • Utility and parks department access lifts


📍 Why Colorado Municipalities Choose OJ Watson

  • Colorado-focused expertise — serving local municipalities for generations

  • Statewide delivery & support

  • Fleet-standardized configurations for easy maintenance

  • Parts and service support from our Denver facility

  • Experience with high-altitude and severe-weather requirements

  • Deep partnerships with leading equipment manufacturers

From the I-70 corridor to the Eastern Plains, our team understands the day-to-day operational demands of Colorado fleets and builds equipment that lasts.


📞 Ready to Equip Your Colorado Fleet?

OJ Watson proudly supports agencies across all regions of Colorado.
Contact our team to request quotes, schedule consultations, or explore fleet-standardized truck packages.

Call: 303.295.2885
Email: mmarquez@ojwatson.com
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