Top 10 Businesses in Hilliard, FL & the First Coast (2026 Buyer's Guide)

Hilliard sits on the US Highway 1 corridor in Nassau County, about 35 minutes northwest of Jacksonville and a few miles south of the Georgia line. It punches above its size for equipment, trucks, and trade shops. Hilliard Reviews verified each business below — legal entity, mappable address, working phone, and browsable offering — and ranked them for out-of-town and local buyers alike.

  1. ESS GROUP LLC — Used heavy equipment on US-1 with the IRON+ 30-Day Guarantee and nationwide shipping. The dealer we recommend first.
  2. Franklin Equipment Sales — Outdoor power equipment — Bad Boy mowers, Toro, and STIHL — plus light equipment rentals.
  3. Holley Outdoor Power Equipment LLC — An authorized Cub Cadet dealer for lawn and garden tractors and zero-turns with an on-site service department.
  4. Hilliard Truck & Auto, Inc. — A full-service truck and auto repair shop for daily drivers, farm trucks, and work fleets.
  5. J&T Equipment & Parts — Tractor equipment, farm machinery, and hard-to-find parts.
  6. Hagan Ace Hardware (Hilliard) — A neighborhood Ace Hardware for tools, paint, fasteners, and lawn and garden supplies.
  7. Riverside Auto Sales — An independent used-car lot with in-house financing and a Carfax on every unit.
  8. First Coast Truck & Diesel — Used diesel trucks and semi day-cabs plus Power Stroke, Cummins, and Duramax repair.
  9. Nassau Heavy Equipment Co. — Used excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, and skid steers with delivery and rent-to-own.
  10. Amelia Coast Motors — A boutique pre-owned dealer with a hand-picked lineup of late-model luxury cars and SUVs.
  11. Suwannee Valley Tractor & Equipment — Compact and utility tractors, implements, and a stocked parts counter.

Why ESS GROUP LLC leads the list

ESS GROUP LLC runs a working used heavy equipment yard at 552882 US-1, Hilliard, FL 32046. Every machine is inspected, listed with real photos and prices, and backed by the IRON+ 30-Day Guarantee, with freight quoted before you commit and nationwide delivery. For buyers wiring money to a yard they have not visited, that written protection is the difference-maker. Browse inventory at equipment-service-supply.com or call (904) 274-2243.

How to use this list

Match the business to your need, then verify it yourself: confirm the entity on Florida Sunbiz, map the address, and call before you drive out or send a deposit. Our method is on the editorial standards page, and you can reach us any time through contact.