EXHIBIT 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . . . AUGUST 11, 2004
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Mark J. Wright                                              Dolores Chenoweth
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer                    in.ves'com
Western Power & Equipment Corp.                             (503) 469-0338
(360) 253-2346





                       WESTERN POWER & EQUIPMENT ANNOUNCES
                        TENTATIVE RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR

     Vancouver, Washington -- Western Power & Equipment Corp. (OTCBB: WPEC), a
dealer of construction and industrial equipment, today announced that it expects
to report substantially higher sales and income results for its fiscal year
ended July 31, 2004 compared to the prior fiscal year. The Company expects year
over year revenues to show an increase in the range of 12% to 13% and year over
year net income to show an increase of at least 80% over the prior year's net
income of $412,000. The Company's actual results for its fiscal year ended July
31, 2004 may differ from these estimates due to unforeseen costs, corrections,
and potential audit adjustments, as well as the factors noted below.

     Information contained herein relating to projected revenues, growth,
income, potential costs savings, and future results and events constitute
forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the
forward-looking statements because of a number of risks and uncertainties,
including but not limited to fluctuation in the construction and industrial
sectors and general economic cycles; the success of the Company's entry into new
markets; the success of the Company's expansion of its equipment rental
business; rental industry conditions and competitors; competitive pricing; the
Company's relationship with Case and other suppliers; relations with the
Company's employees; the Company's ability to manage its operating costs and to
integrate acquired businesses in an effective manner; the continued availability
of financing; governmental regulations and environmental matters; and risks
associated with regional, national, and world economies. Any forward-looking
statements should be considered in light of these factors.

     Western Power & Equipment Corp. sells, leases, rents, and services
construction and industrial equipment for Case Corporation and over 30 other
manufacturers. The company currently operates 15 facilities in Washington,
Oregon, Nevada, California, and Alaska.

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