What does MASABA Mean?

MASABA, adj. tough, strong, rugged (STRENGTH); stout, sturdy (STABILITY).
1: derived from the Mesabi iron range in Northern Minnesota. Equipment has to be extremely tough to withstand the harsh conditions within the range.
2: a degree of toughness... MASABA TOUGH!

MASABA History

Harold Higman, Sr. founded Higman Sand and Gravel in 1939. Since equipment was hard to come by at the time, he had to be innovative in his approach, and consequently, designed much of his own equipment.

Harold Higman, Jr. formed MASABA in 1962 and incorporating what he had learned from his father, began building and selling equipment tough enough to withstand the everyday abuse of mining environments.

Harold Jr.'s sons, Jerad and Joel took over MASABA in 1999. Having grown up working side-by-side with their father, they learned what it takes to build equipment that not only works, but lasts.

MASABA Mission Statement

Our mission at MASABA is to manufacture the highest quality mining, agricultural and custom equipment on the market. We work closely with our customers from start to finish, ensuring the end product always meets the customers' needs.