Practical Equipment for DePue Life
DePue Hearth, Grain and Welding Equipment Support
From lakeside homes to farm bins on the bluff, DePue customers get dependable equipment and straight advice from a team that knows the area.
Sales and Services
Close to the Water, Ready for Winter
DePue households need heat that cuts through the damp chill rolling off Lake DePue and the Illinois River. This small Bureau County village sits low along the water, so a well-sized stove or fireplace insert can change how your home feels from November through March. Our family owned company has helped Illinois residents stay warm since 1975, and Midwest Agri-Com's Ottawa showroom is a short drive east. Along with wood and pellet stoves and fireplace sales and installation, we carry welding supplies and offer welding equipment sales and service for boat trailers, docks and farm equipment. Growers on the higher ground around the village also lean on us for grain handling and drying equipment. You get advice tailored to a river town, not a generic suburban pitch.
Our Service
Equipment Built for River Country
Riverside properties need equipment that stands up to moisture, cold and heavy use. Inside, we install fireplaces with brick, masonry, cultured stone or wood mantel surrounds, and we fit stoves made of steel, cast iron or soapstone that burn wood, gas, pellets or corn. Our team handles design, installation, inspection and the maintenance that keeps a hearth safe year after year. Outside, welding comes up constantly, from trailer tongues to dock brackets, so we stock spooled wire, stick electrodes, brazing and filler rods, cutting torches, plasma cutters and fuel kits, and we service the machines too. Farms outside the village can rely on us for unload systems, in-bin drying, elevator legs, stirring machines and bin stairs, with construction and repair handled by the same crew that sold you the equipment.
Why Midwest Agri-Com
Why customers choose Midwest Agri-Com
Family owned since 1975
We have served our customers since 1975. As a family-owned and operated business, we take personal pride in every sale and every installation.
Free in-store estimates
Visit our showroom for a free estimate and an individual consultation before you commit to anything.
Done right the first time
Our installation and inspection processes are designed to keep your equipment running reliably from day one.
Our Services and products
Small Town Service, Serious Expertise
Free In-Store Estimates give DePue customers a clear starting point, with no obligation and no surprises later. From there, our Personalized Expert Consultations look at your house, your shop or your bins and recommend only what fits. We have been Serving Customers Since 1975, and our family owned business still treats every call like a neighbor asking for help. Our Experienced Sales Team & Professional Service handle the details, from venting a stove in a low, damp house to setting up a welder for outdoor repairs near the water. Competitive Pricing on Quality Products means you are not overpaying because you live in a smaller village. Every job, large or small, gets the same careful attention and dependable follow-through from start to finish.
Fireplaces
Wood mantles, cultured stone, and brick and masonry designs, plus the tools and accessories to care for them.
Grain Drying Systems
In-bin drying, grain handling, unload systems, elevator legs, stirring machines, and bin stairs.
Welding Supplies
Torches, plasma cutters, welding wire, electrodes, filler rods, handles, and fuel kits.
your questions answered
Find answers about our products and services.
How dry should firewood be before I burn it in my stove?
Firewood burns best once it has seasoned long enough to reach a low moisture content, usually after six months to a year of drying split and stacked. Wet wood smolders, builds creosote and wastes heat. In damp areas near water, store wood off the ground and covered on top so air still moves through the stack.
How do I choose the right elevator leg for my grain setup?
Most arc welding calls for a shade somewhere in the 10 to 13 range, with darker settings as amperage climbs. Lighter shades fit lower-amp MIG on thin metal, while heavy stick work on thick steel needs more protection. An auto-darkening helmet with adjustable shade covers both. Stop by the counter and we can help you pick a helmet and settings that match your welder.
What lens shade should my welding helmet use for MIG and stick work?
Most arc welding calls for a shade somewhere in the 10 to 13 range, with darker settings as amperage climbs. Lighter shades fit lower-amp MIG on thin metal, while heavy stick work on thick steel needs more protection. An auto-darkening helmet with adjustable shade covers both. Stop by the counter and we can help you pick a helmet and settings that match your welder.
Visit the Showroom
Warm Up Your DePue Home
DePue neighbors are welcome at our Route 71 showroom to compare stoves, fireplaces and welders in person. Bring your questions about bins, dryers and shop equipment along too. We explain each option in plain terms so you can decide with confidence. When you want a free estimate, just ring us at 815-712-5750.