Quebec's equipment dealer landscape is distinct from the rest of Canada. Different brand-dealer pairings, French-first service environments, and CCQ documentation requirements mean the buying process here has its own rules. This guide covers who's who, where they operate, and what you need to know before you buy.
If you've bought attachments in Ontario, BC, or the prairies, some of the brand-dealer pairings in Quebec will surprise you. The major differences from other provinces:
Hewitt Equipment is the largest equipment dealer in Quebec by footprint and arguably the most important single dealer relationship for construction contractors in the province. They are Quebec's authorized John Deere construction and compact equipment dealer with locations throughout the province:
Full John Deere skid steer line — 318G, 320G, 324G, 332G skid steers and equivalent compact track loaders — with complete attachment support. Hewitt's parts depth across Quebec is the strongest in the province for JD equipment. If you're running a John Deere skid steer in Quebec, Hewitt is your service and parts network.
Hewitt also operates in the rental space — short-term and seasonal attachment rentals available at major locations for operators who need a hydraulic breaker or cold planer for a single project.
Nortrax focuses on John Deere construction and forestry equipment in Quebec with particular strength in the northern and forestry markets. Key locations include Montréal, Québec City, Chicoutimi/Saguenay, Rouyn-Noranda, and other regional centres serving the Abitibi and Côte-Nord markets.
Nortrax is the dealer relationship to build if you're running JD equipment in forestry or northern Quebec construction. Their service capabilities in the Saguenay and Abitibi regions are significantly better than what you'll find with other major OEM dealers in those markets.
Full skid steer and CTL attachment lineup through the John Deere dealer attachment catalog.
Strongco is one of the most significant compact equipment dealers in Quebec for the Case SR/SV skid steer and CTL line. Locations in Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke, and Saguenay provide reasonable southern-Quebec coverage.
Full Case attachment support through the Case Construction attachment catalog — buckets, forks, breakers, mulchers, and specialty attachments compatible with Case quick-attach. Strongco's parts depth for Case equipment makes them a strong choice for Quebec contractors running Case iron.
Équipements BRT is a Bobcat dealer with a focus on the Quebec City region and surrounding areas. Bobcat compact track loaders — the T450, T550, T630, and T770 — have significant market share in Quebec's residential and commercial construction sector, and BRT serves this market with full attachment support through the Bobcat attachment system.
For Quebec City area operators specifically, BRT is the key service relationship for Bobcat equipment. The broader Bobcat dealer network in Quebec includes authorized dealers across the province — check the Bobcat Canada dealer locator for locations outside the Quebec City area.
Brandt Tractor's Quebec presence is focused on agricultural markets, primarily serving Montérégie and the Eastern Townships. Their QC footprint is newer than their dominant Saskatchewan and western Canada presence, but they carry the agricultural attachment lines relevant to Quebec farm operators: loader buckets, pallet forks, bale grapples, round bale carriers, post drivers, and tiller attachments.
For Quebec dairy, grain, and mixed-farm operators who want a John Deere agricultural dealer relationship, Brandt is an option alongside Hewitt. Note that Hewitt's construction-heavy focus means Brandt may offer a better agricultural service experience for farm-focused operators.
Les Équipements Gagnon serves operators in rural Quebec markets where major OEM dealer branches may be distant or thin on specialty attachment inventory. Independent dealers like Gagnon carry multi-brand attachment lines without OEM franchise exclusivity — this can mean better pricing on comparable products and a more flexible purchasing experience for operators who aren't locked into a single OEM ecosystem.
For operators in rural Centre-du-Québec, Mauricie, and surrounding regions, an independent dealer can be more accessible and more responsive than driving to the nearest OEM dealer branch. Worth a call for agricultural, forestry, and contractor attachment needs.
Beyond the primary dealers listed above, Quebec has additional dealer coverage through secondary networks. Strongco's Quebec operations extend beyond the primary locations listed. Raymond Chabot is a significant Quebec business services and equipment leasing firm — for operators considering attachment financing or lease-to-own rather than outright purchase, they're worth contacting for commercial equipment financing options in the Quebec market.
For Quebec operators buying snow removal attachments, Metal Pless occupies a unique position: they're not a dealer relationship — they're a manufacturer you can buy from directly or through local dealers who stock their product. The LiveEdge angle blade, Arctic pusher box plows, and AVplow wing plows are all manufactured in Quebec.
The advantages of buying Metal Pless in Quebec versus alternatives:
Metal Pless sells through dealers and directly. For operators buying multiple units or negotiating fleet pricing, contacting Metal Pless directly at their Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu facility can be more productive than going through a retail dealer. Check their current distributor network at metalpless.com for Quebec dealer locations.
Some Ontario and western Canadian attachment dealers ship to Quebec. This can work well for commodity attachments (generic GP buckets, pallet forks, utility blades) where brand matters less and price is the primary driver. For more complex or regulated purchases, there are Quebec-specific considerations:
If you're buying an attachment that will be used on CCQ-covered construction sites in Quebec, confirm that the supplier can provide French-language documentation: operator manuals, load ratings, and specification sheets. Major OEM brands can provide French documentation upon request — smaller or US-based manufacturers may not have French versions available. This matters when site safety documentation is reviewed by CCQ inspectors.
Practical notes for buying from out-of-province dealers:
| Region | Key Dealers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Montreal | Hewitt (multi-location), Nortrax, Strongco, Bobcat dealers | All major OEM brands, full attachment support, competitive pricing |
| Quebec City / Chaudière-Appalaches | Hewitt, Équipements BRT, Strongco | JD, Bobcat, Case; good urban construction coverage |
| Montérégie / Eastern Townships | Hewitt, Brandt Tractor, Metal Pless dealers | Ag attachments, snow equipment; Metal Pless home territory |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean | Hewitt Chicoutimi, Nortrax Chicoutimi, Strongco Saguenay | Forestry and industrial; reasonable coverage for a remote region |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue | Nortrax Rouyn-Noranda | JD construction and forestry; specialty items require ordering or shipping |
| Gaspésie / Bas-Saint-Laurent | Limited; nearest major dealers in Quebec City area | Plan ahead; specialty attachments require ordering with lead time |
| Côte-Nord | Very limited; Sept-Îles closest dealer point for most brands | Carry spare wear parts; remote logistics are the primary challenge |