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Thompson Tractor Opens New Huntsville,
Alabama, Facility
THE THOMPSON CAT RENTAL
STORE CELEBRATING 10
YEARS OF GROWTH
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Two hours after Rickey Borden of Borden
Contracting Co., Lacy Springs, Ala., brought in
the first machine to be serviced at the new facility,
work on a ‘96 CAT D6H complete undercarriage
was well under way.
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The new 42,000-sq.-ft. Huntsville, Ala., branch of Thompson Tractor is located just off I-565 at 3600
Governors Drive.
On March 2, 2009, Thompson Tractor opened its
new Huntsville, Ala., branch facility. Customers,
friends and supporters were invited to be a part of
Thompson Tractor history at its new store’s first
day. Customers could stop in, take a tour, grab a
coffee, stay for lunch, or just take a leisurely look
around and talk with those that helped to make
the new branch a reality.
The branch is situated on 10 acres at 3600
Governors Drive, Huntsville, Ala., right next to
I-565. The store combines Thompson Tractor
Company with The Thompson CAT Rental Store
in a 42,000-sq.-ft. facility purposely built for
expansion.
Two floors of office space provide ample space
for the entire staff and for future additions to
the work force. The service area of the facility
encompasses almost 18,000 sq. ft. and includes
four dedicated rental bays and four truck bays,
both of which are equipped with 5-ton overhead
cranes. There are a total of four bays (with the
capacity for 8 machines) for the heavy equipment
side of the business with a 10-ton overhead crane
to accommodate work on the heavy machines. An
impeccably organized parts-stocking warehouse
occupies more than 8,000 sq. ft. Future “vertical”
growth plans within the building are already in
the making.
Kenny Bishop, vice president of sales stated,
“We manage our business very well through good
times and bad. This new branch is a long-term
investment we are making for our customers and
is our way of providing them the assurance that
we are able to provide them with the level of
service they are accustomed to no matter what the
economic conditions may be.”
To provide historical background as to why
the company built the facility during “not so
perfect economic times,” Sammy Dean, northern
region manager, said, “Thompson has been in
Decatur since 1959. At the time, Decatur was
the most populated area in north Alabama. In the
70s and 80s Huntsville and Madison saw rapid
growth in the aerospace, technology and defense
industries and are now the most populated areas
in the northern portion of the state. We’re simply
positioning ourselves to be in the heart of the
growth area where we can work closely with
our customers to ensure retention. With the team
approach at any of our locations, each and every
staff member shares and owns our customers’
good experiences as well as any problems they
may have.”
In looking to the future, both Dean and Bishop
concurred that they have confidence in the
Huntsville area for growth of their business and
that the economic downturn will be a thing of
the past in the very near future in this part of
Alabama.
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With more than 8,000 sq. ft. of space, the parts
area is well-stocked, well-organized and supplies
the parts needed.
The first machine to roll into the shop was a
1996 CAT® D6H dozer which was brought in by
Rickey Borden (C) of Borden Contracting Co.,
Lacy Springs, Ala. Thompson Tractor service
representatives on hand to welcome Borden were
(L-R) David Brand, Brian Peters, Borden, Mark
Slocumb and Reggie Sharp.
Soon after the service staff arrived on the first
day of operations, trucks from Hertz Equipment
Rental and McPRO were in for CAT® engine
service.
The boys from Vulcan Materials stopped by to
take a tour of the new Huntsville branch. (L-R)
are Eli Christopher, Vulcan Materials; Kenny
Bishop, Thompson Tractor; Joey West, Vulcan
Materials and Sammy Dean, Thompson Tractor.
At 7:15 a.m. on the branch’s first day, McDonald
Brothers Construction of Huntsville, Ala.,
purchased a CAT® 289C Skid Steer Loader. It was
the new branch’s first sale. (L-R) are Eric Stogner/
Huntsville Rental, Jeff Pope/ Birmingham Rental
sales manager, Kenny Bolton/ The CAT Rental
Store branch manager, Jimmy Tew/ Birmingham
Rental, Neal Porter/ Huntsville Rental, Dell
McDonald/ McDonald Brothers Construction,
Huntsville, Ala., Sammy Dean/ Northern Region
manager and Joe Cuzzort, Huntsville Sales.
Two recently retired equipment operators were
recognized during opening day. (L-R) are
Bruce Black and Henry Hopkins, who were
presented with large framed prints of themselves
with the machines they used to operate. The
prints were signed by APAC and Thompson
Tractor representatives and many others in “the
construction community.” These two gentlemen
have 95 years of combined service throughout
their careers with Ashburn Gray Construction
and APAC of Huntsville, Ala. Throughout
their careers, they have only run Caterpillar®
machines.
Discussing the service capabilities of the new
branch facility are (L-R) Thompson Tractor’s
Sammy Dean and Kenny Bishop; Scott Langford
of C.A. Langford Company Inc., Guntersville,
Ala.; and Langford’s Thompson Tractor sales
representative, J.D. Miles.
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SPRING 2009 Thompson Tractor Co.
McDonald Bros. Construction
Proving that routine maintenance and competent operators create a solid “foundation”
Combine
solid
machines,
a company’s commitment to
maintenance,
experienced
and
conscientious operators, and dealer
product support, and you have a
formula for long, productive life and
maximum value from earthmoving
machines – something that helps
strengthen a company’s bottom line,
especially in today’s economy. Such
has been the case for two Caterpillar®
machines used by McDonald Bros.
Construction in Huntsville, Ala.
S.O. and Charlie McDonald founded
McDonald Bros. Construction in 1961.
During the company’s first two decades,
it focused primarily on residential site
prep and house pad construction. In
1984, S.O. purchased his brother’s
share of the company and shifted the
focus more toward commercial work.
The company handles all aspects of
site prep – demolition, earthmoving,
underground utilities, curb and gutter
and base – except for paving. In addition,
McPro Hauling was created in 2001
to separate the company’s trucking
operations from the construction side
of the business.
“He foresaw where Huntsville was
going as far as commercial work,”
says S.O.’s son, Dell, who joined the
company in 1987, “and Huntsville’s
been very, very good to us.”
S.O. McDonald continues to serve
as President, joined by Dell as Vice
President and General Superintendent;
and Mike Propst, S.O.’s nephew, who
joined the company in 1989, as a
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Project Manager and Head Estimator.
“Since the move to a commercial
site prep focus, the company has grown
from 15 to 17 employees to 135 during
busy summers,” Dell continues.
It’s been those employees, some of
whom have worked for the company
since Dell was a child, and his father’s
commitment to maintaining equipment
that have helped the company maximize
their investment in their Caterpillar
machines. The company currently
operates a fleet of nearly 60 pieces
of equipment, a quarter of which are
Caterpillar.
“Dad’s of the school if you take
care of your equipment, it’s going
to take care of you,” Dell says. The
company handles its own routine
maintenance, and sends oil samples
regularly to Thompson Tractor
Company’s Fluid Analysis Lab. With
the opening of Thompson’s newest
location in Huntsville, McDonald
Bros. also has more convenient access
to Thompson’s parts department and
service department for more involved
repairs. Sales Represent, Joe Cuzzort
and Product Support Representative,
David Brand serve McDonald Bros.
from the new Huntsville store.
Operator Clyde Morrison’s been
with McDonald Bros. for more than
35 years, and for the last 13 years he’s
been the only operator of one of the
company’s CAT® 953B Track Loaders.
The machine has more than 18,000
hours on it, and once got 10,000 hours
out of an undercarriage. It’s not like
Left to right: Dell McDonald (McDonald Bros. - Owner), David Brand (Thompson PSSR), Philip Sloan (McDonald Bros.
- Operator), Clyde Morrison (McDonald Bros. - Operator), and Joe Cuzzort (Thompson Salesman).
the machine has been babied, but it has
been used smartly.
“If it’s in rock or on a tough house
pad, that’s the loader that goes,” Dell
says.
Clyde attributes the long life of
the machine to a “good operator.”
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He’s even fashioned his own stops on
the throttle and shifter to keeps the
machine within what he feels are its
most productive settings.
“It’s a good smooth operating
machine,” Clyde says. “And for what I
do and the grading, you don’t need to
be running it wide open.”
Another longtime operator is Phillip
Sloan. He’s been with the company 21
years, the last 10 as the sole operator
of a CAT 325B L Hydraulic Excavator
that’s surpassed 15,000 hours. While
he might trade his machine for a new
Caterpillar excavator, he prefers his
current mount to any of the other brand
machines he’s operated.
“There ain’t no comparison (with
Cat) to me,” Phillip says.
McDonald Bros. focuses most of its
attention on the commercial market in
Madison County, with some projects in
Marshall or Jackson County, and it still
tackles a few residential jobs. Among
the company’s recent projects are
Huntsville Hospital Medical Towers
and bridge relocation, Covenant
Presbyterian Church with Turner
Universal, Mayfair Surgery Center
with Joe Steel Building Co., and
Williams Middle School and Trinity
Baptist Church with Consolidated
Construction.
Dell says he’s hopeful the economy
will pick in the latter part of 2009.
Bidding for what jobs are available
is very competitive, but the company
resides in a good market to be in when
the upturn begins.
“Huntsville’s always going to be one
of the busiest and fastest growing areas
in the state,” he concludes.
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New AccuGrade Grade Control System Software
Expands Capabilities and Adds Three New Machine Types
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Caterpillar has released new
software that expands the capabilities
of the AccuGrade grade control
system, the Cat factory-integrated,
sensor-independent solution for
machine control and guidance. The
new on-board software, CD700 v. 11,
and new office software, AccuGrade
Office v. 7.2, provide software support
for three new machine families —
wheel loaders, wheel dozers and towed
scrapers.
New, more capable configurations
also are offered for track-type tractors,
motor graders and hydraulic excavators.
AccuGrade systems continue to
support soil compactors and wheel
tractor-scrapers.
The new software includes Sky Plot,
which allows the machine operator to
view GPS and GLONASS satellites
available when using MS980 or MS990
receivers. The operator also can enable
or disable use of the GLONASS
satellite constellation from the cab
when using the MS990 receivers. The
capability can help ensure optimum
satellite coverage for fast start-up and
accurate operation.
The new software also enhances
diagnostic support information.
AccuGrade Office wireless users now
can remotely retrieve radio settings,
machine
measurements,
valve
calibration tables and machine settings.
The capability speeds diagnostic and
calibration tasks.
Enhanced capabilities for specific
machines
The new software provides specific
benefits for each machine type. For
example, on hydraulic excavators the
CD700 display now supports site and
laser reference, which can be used
when GPS or the Universal Tracking
System (UTS) are not available. The
system supports single GPS, which
provides a lower cost entry level 3-D
system. Similarly, single UTS support
allows use of a 3D-design when GPS
positioning is not available.
Also on hydraulic excavators
using the CD700 display, profile and
cross-section views are available
simultaneously to the machine operator
so that all critical dimensions are in
view. Additionally, the new system
enables excavator bucket center
guidance, which improves accuracy
when working on side slopes.
On motor graders, dynamic pitch
allows the operator to maintain
accuracy when rolling the blade during
grading. A blade pitch sensor and a
Product Support
mainfall sensor are required, but the
system eliminates the need for the
operator to keep the mast vertical
when using GPS or UTS.
For the CAT® D8T, D9T and D10T
Track-Type Tractors, an entry-level,
indicate-only system is available for
earthmoving and early site-preparation
tasks. The system uses a single, cabmounted GPS antenna.
AccuGrade Version 11.0
• v11 allows Caterpillar CD700
displays to be swapped with
Trimble® CB430 displays – display
portability so now AccuGrade can
be used on most CAT machines.
• CD700 now has all the extra
options that CB430 had:
– Machine types
– Valve types
– Other options
New Features
Single 3-D (GPS and ATS) Hex
Support
AccuGrade for Excavators now
supports Single GPS and Single ATS.
Note: Caterpillar does not
recommend Single 3-D for machines
that are working on a moving platform
or for machines with tracks that must
be moved in order to still receive
guidance.
2-D Excavator Support
The “Depth and Slope” configuration
gives features that are similar to those
features that are offered on the CB410
display. Yet, the features are displayed
on the larger screen of the CD700
display. This configuration provides
clear guidance and functionality when
GPS is not available.
Split Profile and Cross Section View
for Excavators
Support has been provided for a
view of split cross section and profile
on excavators. This feature allows the
user to view both the cross section and
the profile at the same time.
Excavator Bucket Center Guidance
This feature adds support for bucket
center guidance for excavators. It
offers better guidance when working
on side slopes. Bucket center guidance
is available for both 2-D mode and 3-D
modes.
Sky Plot
This feature allows the operator to
view the currently available satellites.
Rolling the Blade on Motor
Graders
This feature allows the operator
to roll the blade while operating
the machine with accurate grading
results.
Note: A blade-pitch sensor must
be installed. Use the 336-4806 Sensor
and Mounting kit. A mainfall sensor is
also required – see picture.
Modified Limits to the Range for
Auto Control for Dozers and Motor
Graders
Depending on the size of the machine,
this feature has automatic ranges that
change. Large machines allow a wider
automatic range versus small machines.
Also, the range can be modified. This
modification is dependent on the needs
of the application.
2-D Remote Switch Functionality
The remote increment switch or the
remote decrement switch can now be
used to adjust elevation and the slope
on the following list of applications:
laser, sonic and slope. Previously, this
adjustment was performed only on the
display.
AccuGrade Indicate-Only Option
This feature allows the installer to
configure the system as an indicateonly system for dozer and motor grader
machine types. This feature allows the
system to continue to give indicate
cut/fill and horizontal guidance. If
GPS technology plays an important role at today's construction sites.
AccuGrade® Grade Control System at work.
AccuGrade® technology increases accuracy and efficiency at the worksite.
there are active diagnostics that are
registered by the A4M1 ECM, the
system will provide the information
with this new feature.
Extra Diagnostic Support
Information
This feature allows for extra
diagnostic information to be obtained
from AccuGrade Office with wireless.
The file includes the following
information:
- Settings for the radio
- Measurements for the machine
- Table for valve calibration
- Machine settings
For more information about
AccuGrade for your jobsite, contact
your Thompson Tractor Sales
Representative.
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SPRING 2009 Thompson Tractor Co.
The Thompson Cat Rental Store:
Celebrating 10 Years of Growth
Thompson Tractor Co. Inc. has always rented
machines, but it was more in the rent-to-sale businesses.
Customers would typically rent these machines and
purchase them rather than return them to us. In April
1999, Thompson Tractor decided to be in the full-line
rental business (rent-to-rent) and started the Thompson
CAT Rental Store. In the beginning, there were two
locations employing 13 people, one in Birmingham at
6th Avenue South and the other was in Montgomery off
the northern by-pass. The Thompson Cat Rental Store
now also has Alabama locations in Anniston, Calvert,
Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Shelby County, Tuscaloosa
and Thomasville. We also have locations in Panama
City and Pensacola, Florida, as well as a new facility
built in the Birmingham location. We currently have
about 150 employees at these 12 locations servicing
our customers.
Some people ask, “What’s a full-line rental store?”
Well, at Thompson it’s a rental store that has a very
wide range of products in the rental fleet — including a
range of aerial lifts, excavators, backhoes, water pumps
and more. Of course, the Thompson Cat Rental Store
carries the CAT® machines such as the 320 excavator,
D5 dozer, 930 rubber tire loader, skid steer loaders,
mini-excavators and so on. But what some do not know
is that Thompson CAT Rental stores also carry a large
amount of non-CAT machines, such as manlifts, carry
decks, cranes, dump trucks, water trucks, water pumps,
air compressors, welding machines and small electric
drills. Thompson CAT Rental Stores are also dealers
for many product manufacturers, including Shuttle Lift
Cranes, Manitex truck-mounted cranes, Miller Welding,
Multi-Quip and Genie Industries.
The Thompson CAT Rental Store has almost any
item a contractor would need to rent on almost any
job. Thompson strives to be a “One-Stop Shop” for our
customers’ rental needs. Not only that, Thompson is
more than happy to rent these products for a day, a week,
or really, as long as the customer needs them. That’s the
point, providing the services that our customers want.
The Thompson CAT Rental Store also has the
privilege to market and distribute the Caterpillar®
CCE (Compact Construction Equipment) products in
the state of Alabama and in the Panhandle of Florida.
These products consist of skid steer loaders, multiterrain loaders and compact wheel loaders. The sales of
these products have consistently grown over the years,
and now represent a large part of our business. With
the additional products now available from Caterpillar,
the Thompson Cat Rental Store can compete with any
product offering from our competition.
What’s the Right Machine for You?
Deciding between Skid Steer Loaders, Multi-Terrain Loaders and new Compact Track Loaders
Matching the right machine to the
primary services offered by a contractor
can save time and, ultimately, make a
job more profitable.
But deciding when to use a skid steer
loader versus a multi-terrain loader
can be a difficult decision — and the
answer can change from one job to
another. The introduction of new Cat®
Compact Track Loaders, meanwhile,
has added another machine to the
equation.
The good news: If you properly
analyze the benefits, you’re all but
guaranteed to improve your crew’s
productivity and your bottom line.
So which machine — skid steer
loader, multi terrain loader or compact
track loader — is the best fit for your
jobsite?
Skid Steer Loaders (SSL)
SSLs have been around longer than
their rubber track counterparts, and are
still the best fit for many applications
— mostly because of their speed.
“For everyday work the skid
steer, we’re finding, can grade very
well,” says Dan Hollowell, owner of
APEX Excavation and Services Inc.,
Meridian, Idaho. “Any time we have
a crew of concrete guys behind us, we
can outrun a grader.”
Consider the wheeled machine
when:
• Working on surfaces that aren’t
particularly sloped, rugged or wet.
If a SSL can get the job done, it’s
often the right choice because of
the speed and productivity the
wheels provide.
• Looking for compaction. The
tires compact materials, which is
desirable in some applications.
Multi-Terrain Loaders (MTL)
MTLs
feature
rubber
track
undercarriages, which don’t damage
tender surfaces. “You can get through
a finished yard without destroying it,”
says Steve Hutchison, an operator for
Mike Dusselier Concrete Flatwork Co.
Inc., Olathe, Kan. That saves the firm
substantial seeding and sodding time.
Also consider MTLs when:
• Working in wet conditions. The
undercarriage provides low ground
pressure and excellent flotation so
contractors can work in almost any
weather.
• Traveling over curbs and sidewalks,
which also could be damaged by
other machines.
• Working in sharp aggregate or
construction sites where nails and
other objects can puncture tires.
• Working on grades. Operators report
the MTLs have better gripping than
SSLs.
Compact Track Loaders (CTL)
CTLs feature a steel track
undercarriage, compared with the
rubber undercarriage on MTLs. The
steel provides extra strength and
durability.
“It’s more of a gritty machine,” says
Steven Stratton, president of Steven
Stratton Inc., Hastings, Fla. “It’s
designed to be a workhorse.”
Consider CTLs when:
• Working in the toughest applications.
The undercarriage can handle sand,
coarse mud and even demolition
work. Those in the field also report
that the tracks hold up well when
working in jagged stone.
• Working in fines. Silt and sand
sometimes damage rubber track
undercarriages, but those involved
in the testing of the Cat CTLs
reported no problems from the fine
materials.
• Power is required. The Cat® CTLs
have an increase of about 10
horsepower over the comparable
MTLs, but those in the field report
it feels more like 20 horsepower.
• Speed AND tracks are required.
The fully suspended steel track
undercarriage helps deliver a
smooth ride, which in turn aids in
load retention. The standard two
speed on the Cat CTLs mean the
machines can move at 8.5 mph
while retaining their load.
The speed of the Cat CTLs has not
gone unnoticed by Cork Peterson, vice
president of Peterson Contractors Inc.
“If you can get one (hole) more per
day, it doesn’t cost you anything —
just a little bit of rock,” Peterson says.
“The labor is the same, the machine is
the same. The secret is getting the rock
to the hole fast enough.”
Connecting Machines with Attachments
for Maximum Productivity
The Cat® Rental Store Business Tip
Making the right connection of
machine and attachment can help
maximize productivity on the jobsite.
First, select a machine that allows
easy exit and entry of the machine
and offers good visibility from the
operator’s seat to the attachment. Its
coupler configuration should allow an
operator unobstructed access to the seat
and a clear view to the attachment.
Second, determine the type of
coupler the machine will need. The
universal coupler interface and low
profile side plates of mechanical quick
couplers allow the most attachments
to match properly while keeping dirt
and debris out. Two high-leverage
handles serve to engage or disengage
the attachments.
Hydraulic quick couplers have a
rocker switch in the cab that controls
two hydraulic cylinders (that replace
the manual handles of a mechanical
coupler), allowing the operator to
change attachments while in the cab.
Hydraulic cylinders control the vertical
wedge pins that lock the attachments
in place.
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High-Flow and Standard-Flow
Hydraulics
Hydraulic power not only provides
power to the wheels, but it also operates
the loader to enable lifting and tilting,
and runs the auxiliary circuit, which
drives attachments.
The criteria for “high-flow” or
“standard-flow” may differ from one
manufacturer to another. Typically,
high-flow circuits exceed 26 gallons
per minute and 3,300 psi. Highflow machines designated “XPS”
(33 gallons/ minute at 4,050 psi) are
capable of maintaining maximum
pressure regardless of attachment
speed or working conditions, at low
or high idle. The typical flow for a
standard-flow machine is 22 gallons
per minute.
Types of Attachments
Attachments fall into two groups:
fabricated and hydromechanical.
Buckets and forks, which do not
have moving parts controlled by the
operator, are “fabricated” attachments.
Hydromechanical attachments include
multi-purpose buckets, mulchers,
hammers, augers, grapples, rakes and
other attachments that are powered by
the machine’s auxiliary hydraulics.
“Choosing
attachments that
can be operated by
multiple machines
may enhance
flexibility and
productivity on the
jobsite.
Fabricated attachments are the most
universal, and the machine from one
manufacturer can attach the buckets or
forks made by another manufacturer
with very little trouble, as they do
not require additional hydraulics to
operate.
Hydromechanical attachments have
more specific requirements. Therefore,
most equipment manufacturers
recommend that machines use the
hydromechanical attachments from the
same manufacturer. Why? Hydraulic
hose hook-ups and fittings are of the
same strength and brand, ensuring a
proper match and tight fit to reduce
leaks and loss of pressure. Machines
and attachments are designed to work
as a system, and these pairings are
intended to maximize the horsepower
and hydraulic capabilities.
Attachments to Match
Equipment manufacturers may
offer an attachment in a variety of
configurations. Augers are a good
example: Direct drive or planetary
drive augers are available for
standard hydraulic flow machines.
These configurations are designed to
maximize the capabilities of the
hydraulic circuit and are intended for
medium-duty applications. A high-flow
planetary-driven auger on a high-flow
hydraulic machine would be appropriate
for extreme-duty applications. The
high-flow configuration is designed
for maximum torque, and the hydraulic
hoses and seals are built to withstand
the additional pressure and maintain a
leak-free connection.
Additionally, some are designed to
accommodate (or compensate for)
machines of a certain size. For instance,
a landscape tiller model for machines
up to 66 inches wide is offset to cover
one set of the machine’s tire tracks.
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can own a Skid Steer Loader*, Mini Hydraulic Excavator, Multi-Terrain Loader or a Compact
Track Loader from
Thompson Tractor.
$23.64 / day* 246C Skid Steer Loader
$28.41 / day* 257C Multi-Terrain Loader
$41.57 / day* 299C Compact Track Loader
$27.14 / day* 303C CR Mini Hydraulic Excavator
Caterpillar® machines deliver industry-leading performance with exceptional comfort. Match
your equipment with a wide range of work tools and you will be ready for any job. Saving you
time and money, count on Thompson Tractor.
*Based upon 5.9% Financing, 60 month term plus applicable taxes. This offer is made based on current financial conditions and may be withdrawn,
changed or altered at any time without notice.
Used Rental Equipment For Sale
1
2007 CAT 301.8
2
2007 CAT 302.5C
3
2007 CAT 303C CR
4
2007 CAT 304CCR
5
2008 CAT 303C CR
6
2007 CAT MTL745
7
2007 CAT MTL775
8
2004 CAT TH350B
9
2005 CAT TH350B
10
2005 CAT TH460B
11
2005 CAT TH210
12
2006 CAT TH350B
13
2007 CAT TL943
14
2006 CAT 246BVTS
15
2007 CAT 252B
16
2007 CAT 216BVTS
Rough Terrain Reach Forklifts/Telehandlers
17
2007 CAT 256C
18
2008 CAT 232B2
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Mini Excavators
Skid Steer and MTL
Model
247B
247B2
257B Photo 7
257B
257B2
267B
267B
277C
277C
287B
287B
287C
287C
287C
297C
297C Photo 6
297C
297C
216B
216B
216BVTS Photo 16
216BVTS
226B
232B2 Photo 18
236B
236BVTS
242B
242B
246BVTS Photo 14
252B Photo 15
252BVTS
252BVTS
256C Photo 17
262B
262BVTS
ID#
MTL794
MTL847
MTL775
MTL801
MTL805
MTL566
MTL638
MTL788
MTL808
MTL650
MTL671
MTL725
MTL741
MTL742
MTL744
MTL745
MTL756
MTL765
SL1087
SL1106
SL1118
SL1121
SL1086
SL1271
SL937
SL1039
SL1281
SL1282
SL926
SL1116
SL1136
SL1138
SL1180
SL1054
SL1055
Thompson Cat Rental
YEAR
2007
2008
2007
2007
2008
2006
2006
2008
2008
2006
2006
2008
2008
2008
2007
2007
2007
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2008
2006
2006
2007
2007
2006
2007
2007
2007
2007
2006
2006
HOURS
430
952
950
377
302
948
1444
268
239
469
1376
278
477
431
278
340
900
500
495
387
871
549
566
135
607
525
628
281
1286
571
380
390
257
814
744
PRICE
$32,000
$33,000
$31,000
$33,000
$38,000
$31,000
$29,000
$48,000
$48,000
$39,000
$37,000
$52,000
$50,500
$51,000
$53,000
$53,000
$46,000
$60,000
$18,500
$20,000
$29,000
$29,500
$24,000
$25,000
$24,000
$41,000
$24,000
$25,000
$34,500
$26,500
$36,000
$36,000
$32,000
$27,000
$37,500
MODEL
301.8 Photo 1
301.8
302.5C
302.5C
302.5C
302.5C
302.5C Photo 2
302.5C
303C CR Photo 3
303C CR
303C CR
303C CR
303C CR
303C CR Photo 5
303.5CCR
303.5CCR
303.5CCR
303.5CCR
303.5CCR
303.5CCR
303.5CCR
304CCR
304CCR
304CCR
304CCR Photo 4
304CCR
304CCR
305CR
305CCR
305CCR
305CCR
305CCR
305CCR
308CCR
308CCR
308CCR
308CCR
308CCR
308CCR
ID#
ME329
ME456
ME296
ME326
ME327
ME331
ME333
ME462
ME357
ME373
ME378
ME382
ME389
ME439
ME307
ME346
ME361
ME380
ME415
ME479
ME484
ME321
ME370
ME406
ME408
ME416
ME451
ME286
ME355
ME365
ME395
ME453
ME457
TH361
TH363
TH335
TH337
TH358
TH376
YEAR
2007
2008
2006
2007
2007
2007
2007
2008
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2008
2006
2007
2007
2006
2007
2008
2008
2006
2006
2007
2007
2007
2008
2006
2007
2007
2007
2008
2008
2006
2006
2007
2007
2007
2008
HOURS
350
109
593
582
306
702
498
65
623
758
788
550
476
262
564
769
809
825
713
175
96
920
1078
204
943
662
110
1027
1371
916
590
294
213
1165
1376
892
1023
881
643
PRICE
$25,000
$28,000
$23,000
$27,000
$29,000
$28,000
$29,000
$33,000
$31,000
$31,000
$31,000
$31,500
$32,000
$35,000
$30,500
$33,000
$32,000
$32,000
$33,000
$38,500
$41,000
$34,000
$33,500
$38,500
$37,000
$37,500
$44,000
$37,500
$42,000
$43,000
$44,000
$52,000
$48,000
$57,000
$57,000
$72,000
$72,000
$73,000
$88,000
Model
TH210
TH210
TH210 Photo 11
TH215
TH215
TH350B
TH350B Photo 8
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B Photo 9
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B
TH350B Photo 12
TH350B
TL642
TL642
TL642
TL642
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B Photo 10
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B
TH460B
TL943
TL943 Photo 13
TH560B
TH560B
TH560B
TH560B
TH560B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TH580B
TL1055
ID #
RL313
RL318
RL320
RL317
RL367
RL203
RL207
RL212
RL234
RL239
RL241
RL243
RL244
RL245
RL247
RL268
RL393
RL421
RL423
RL288
RL391
RL374
RL449
RL450
RL451
RL452
RL564
RL251
RL254
RL256
RL257
RL258
RL259
RL272
RL299
RL300
RL399
RL462
RL463
RL307
RL409
RL412
RL306
RL338
RL224
RL225
RL228
RL230
RL231
RL269
RL311
RL342
RL435
RL455
Year
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2004
2004
2004
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2006
2006
2005
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2006
2004
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2007
2007
2005
2006
2006
2005
2006
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2006
2006
2006
Hrs.
1428
1343
1177
1346
821
2103
2262
2182
1823
3295
1481
1565
2794
1500
1875
1859
1466
2001
1495
1595
3276
2097
1140
1159
1499
668
3100
2677
1944
2331
2690
2009
1864
1974
2369
1903
1759
1108
1140
2833
1825
2987
4133
3925
3175
3200
2680
2227
2296
3136
2990
1648
1242
1131
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Price
$28,000.00
$28,000.00
$28,000.00
$31,000.00
$35,000.00
$30,500.00
$30,500.00
$30,500.00
$38,000.00
$36,000.00
$38,000.00
$38,000.00
$36,000.00
$38,000.00
$38,000.00
$38,000.00
$49,000.00
$48,000.00
$49,000.00
$47,000.00
$44,000.00
$47,000.00
$48,000.00
$48,000.00
$48,000.00
$49,000.00
$58,000.00
$48,000.00
$49,000.00
$49,000.00
$48,000.00
$49,000.00
$49,000.00
$49,000.00
$49,000.00
$49,000.00
$65,000.00
$72,000.00
$72,000.00
$65,000.00
$69,000.00
$68,000.00
$68,000.00
$72,000.00
$68,000.00
$68,000.00
$68,000.00
$69,000.00
$69,000.00
$68,000.00
$68,000.00
$73,000.00
$75,000.00
$72,000.00
6
SPRING 2009 Thompson Tractor Co.
Thompson Truck Source ... We’ve got you Covered
We are pleased to announce that
Thompson Tractor recently joined
the HD America Parts Network. HD
America is a heavy-duty truck parts
marketing group headquartered in St.
Louis, MO. This alignment enables
Thompson to offer a complete line
of total chassis parts for all makes
of on-highway trucks and trailers.
Thompson now has direct access
to truck and trailer parts such as
suspensions, brakes, lighting, wheel
bearings, shocks and driveline
components, to name a few.
Thompson Tractor has traditionally
only focused on the selling and
servicing of Caterpillar® engines. Now
with the HD America partnership,
Thompson is expanding our offerings
to include parts and service for our
customers’ entire truck and trailer
needs.
Thompson Truck Source is proud
to offer and support these fine brands:
ArvinMeritor (drivetrain systems),
Bendix (air brake components), Spicer
(chassis), Delco Remy (alternators
and starters), Gates Rubber Company
(belts, hoses, and hose fittings),
Grote Industries (lights, mirrors,
and flashers), Timken (bearings),
Phillips Industries (electrical and air
components), Donaldson (exhaust
and filtration products), Kit Masters
(fan clutch repair kits), Roadmaster
(stainless steel and chrome
accessories), Pacific Cargo (cargo
control equipment), Webb Wheel
(wheels, hubs, brake drums, and
rotors), and many more.
HDA Parts Network is a heavyduty truck parts marketing group.
Their members are the best heavyduty aftermarket distributors with
over 500+ warehouses throughout
the United States and Canada.
Thompson Truck Source has 12
full-service locations with over 70
dedicated truck service bays.
1-877-642-6002
www.thompsontrucksource.com
Lauderdale
Madison
Limestone
Jackson
Colbert
Lauderdale
Madison
Lawrence
Limestone
Franklin
De Kalb
Jackson
Morgan Marshall
Colbert
LawrenceCullman
Marion
FranklinWinston
DeCherokee
Kalb
Morgan Marshall
Etowah
Blount
Marion Winston Cullman
Cherokee
Fayette Walker
Calhoun
St Clair Etowah
Lamar
Blount
Cleburne
Jeffereson
Fayette Walker
Calhoun
St Talladega
Clair
Lamar
Randolph
Shelby
Pickens Tuscaloosa
Jeffereson
Clay Cleburne
Talladega
Randolph
Chambers
Shelby
Coosa
Pickens
Bibb
Greene Tuscaloosa
Clay
Tallapoosa
Hale
Chilton
Perry
Chambers
Coosa
Bibb
Greene
Sumter
Tallapoosa Lee
Hale
Chilton Elmore
Autagua
Perry
Macon
Dallas
Russell
Marengo
Lee
Sumter
Montgomery
Elmore
Choctaw
Autagua
Bullock
Lowndes
Macon
WilcoxDallas
Russell
Marengo
Barbour
Montgomery
Clarke
Choctaw
Pike Bullock
Butler
Monroe
Lowndes
Crenshaw
Wilcox
Barbour
Clarke
Pike Dale Henry
Butler
Washington
Monroe
Conecuh
Coffee
Crenshaw
Covington
Henry
Washington
Dale
Escambia
Geneva
Conecuh
Coffee Houston
Mobile
Covington Holmes
Escambia
Escambia
Geneva Houston
Jackson
Mobile
Santa Rosa
Holmes
Walton Washington
BaldwinEscambia
Okaloosa
Jackson
Calhoun
Bay
Santa Rosa
Walton Washington
Baldwin
Okaloosa
Calhoun
Bay Gulf
ALABAMA
ALABAMA
Gregg Shelton
Jack Musso
GreggVeal
Shelton
Derek
Jack Musso
Russell
Lefever
Derek
Veal
Chris Rayburn
Russell Lefever
Chris Rayburn
FLORIDA
FLORIDA
Gulf
Caterpillar Teams with Richard Childress Racing
®
Prior to the 2009 NASCAR® season,
Caterpillar® Inc. and Richard Childress
Racing® (RCR®) agreed to a multi-year
partnership for the No. 31 Chevrolet®
Impala® SS to be driven by veteran
driver Jeff Burton.
Burton, a 21-time winner in NASCAR
Sprint® Cup™ Series competition,
is currently 13th in the 2009 point
standings, only seven points out of
the 12th and final spot in the “Chase
for the NASCAR Sprint Cup”. With
one top-five and two top-10 finishes
in the season’s first six races. The No.
31 team has made the “Chase for the
Championship” the past three seasons,
finishing seventh in 2006, eighth in
2007 and sixth in 2008.
“To represent a well-known global
brand like Caterpillar is an honor,” said
Richard Childress, president and CEO
and RCR.
“Cat products have played a big
part over the decades in construction
projects at RCR, Childress Vineyards
and Yadkin River Angus. Jeff and I
look forward to meeting the Cat dealers
and customers who loyally follow
NASCAR racing.”
The 2009 season marks Caterpillar’s
17th year of sponsorship in NASCAR.
It will also be Richard Childress’ 40th
anniversary in the sport. Jeff will also
be the second “Burton” to drive the
Caterpillar car. His brother, Ward,
drove the #22 Caterpillar car for Bill
Davis Racing from 1999 – 2003.
“Success in the highly competitive
environment of the NASCAR Sprint
Cup Series requires substantially greater
levels of technology and investment
than even a few years ago,” said Jim
Parker, vice president of Caterpillar’s
North American Commercial Division.
“Joining Richard Childress and his
team matches two organizations that
share common values, as well as high
levels of success. I’m confident this
new partnership will excite Caterpillar’s
customers, dealers and employees.”
RCR has earned 12 NASCAR
championships, including six in the
Cup Series with the legendary Dale
Earnhardt, five in the Nationwide®
Series™ and one in the Truck Series.
Remaining 2009 NASCAR ®
Sprint ® Cup™ Schedule (all times ET)
May 16
All-Star Race 8:30 p.m.
May 24
Charlotte
5:00 p.m.
May 31
Dover
1:30 p.m
June 7
Pocono
12:30 p.m.
June 14
Michigan
12:30 p.m.
June 21
Sonoma
3:30 p.m.
June 28
Loudon
12:30 p.m.
July 4
Daytona
6:30 p.m.
July 11
Chicago
6:30 p.m.
July 26
Indianapolis
1:00 p.m.
August 2
Pocono
1:00 p.m.
August 9
Watkins Glen
1:00 p.m.
August 16
Michigan
1:00 p.m.
August 22
Bristol
6:30 p.m.
September 6
Atlanta
7:00 p.m.
September 12
Richmond
7:00 p.m.
September 20
Loudon
1:00 p.m.
September 27
Dover
1:00 p.m.
October 4
Kansas
1:00 p.m.
October 11
Fontana
2:30 p.m.
October 17
Charlotte
7:00 p.m.
October 25
Martinsville
1:00 p.m.
November 1
Talladega
12 p.m.
November 8
Texas
2:30 p.m.
November 15
Phoenix
2:30 p.m.
November 22
Homestead
2:30 p.m.
(Sunday night race on Labor Day weekend)
The stylized No. 31 and the RCR checkered flag logo are registered trademarks of RCR Enterprises, LLC. CAT, CATERPILLAR, CAT RACING, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress, other marks and corporate identity used herein are trademarks of Caterpillar
and may not be used without permission. JEFF BURTON and Jeff Burton’s autograph are trademarks of Jeff Burton Autosports, Inc. All trademarks, personal likenesses and the likeness of the No. 31 race car are used under license from their owners. © 2009 Caterpillar Inc.
Thompson Tractor is your source
for power generation and temperature control
Generators
Air-Cooled Chillers
Transformers and Substations
Water-Cooled Chillers
Utility Grade Transfer Switches
Air Conditioning Units
Tap Boxes
Air Handlers
Uninterruptible Power Supply Modules
Cooling Towers
Load Banks
Coolant Pumps
Distribution Switchboards,
Panels and Breakers
Heaters
Fuel Tanks
Desiccant Dehumidifiers
Stop in or contact your sales representative when you are in need of any of the above.
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Power Systems
Thompson Tractor Co. SPRING 2009
7
When Choosing The Right Forklift To Rent,
It Pays To Do Your Research
When it comes to choosing the right
lift truck, you need to look at your
entire operation and material-handling
needs.
There are 10 basic issues to consider
when choosing the right lift truck.
1. The maximum weight to be
lifted. Add 600 to 800 pounds to
the weight of the load. This will
offset unusual lifting conditions,
such as odd-shaped or unevenly
balanced loads.
2. Attachments used and their
weight. A good weight
“cushion” to add is 2,000 lbs.
of capacity for most attachments
such as roll clamps or load
stabilizers.
3. The maximum lift height. Add
1 ft. to the height of your load to
help clear materials from racks.
4. Physical constraints. Determine
aisle widths in which the lift
truck must maneuver, type
of rack and typical distances
traveled.
5. Operating conditions. You
need to know floor or ground
conditions, and if there are
inclines or ramps. You’ll need
more power as grade increases.
6. Air quality issues. Do lift trucks
work around food items, for
instance? If so, your industry
probably requires batterypowered (electric) equipment
instead of internal-combustion
engines.
7. Operator preferences. From the
operator’s standpoint, the best
lift truck is well made, physically
(ergonomically) comfortable and
an effective, reliable performer.
8. Longevity. Which lift trucks in
your current fleet have given you
the most uptime and cost the
least per hour to run?
9. Ease of maintenance. Does
a certain brand of lift truck
break down more often? Are
components easily accessible for
maintenance?
10. Dealer reputation. Will your
lift truck supplier be there for
you after the sale? Will the
dealer understand your business
well enough to help you match
the lift truck to the application,
let operators test the unit at your
facility, resolve problems quickly
and provide service, training,
parts and advice? (Hint, we do
this – and more.)
If all this research seems a bit time
consuming, call Thompson Lift Truck.
We’ll be glad to perform a thorough
material-handling application survey
and give you a report of what we
found. Then you can more accurately
decide which is the best lift truck for
today and tomorrow’s needs.
Lower Maintenance Costs
Take control of lift truck costs and they’ll go down.
There’s a lot more to lifetime lift truck
costs than the initial price of the truck.
Two more factors greatly impact what
you pay per hour of lift truck use.
1. Operator costs – One of the largest
costs related to a lift truck fleet
comes from paying the operators’
wages and benefits. Of course
you have to add in payroll taxes,
paid time off, expenses related to
hiring and training operators, and
time spent keeping records. All
this makes a big impact on your
material-handling budget.
2.Operating costs – A big factor in
operating costs relates to Planned
Maintenance (PM) and repairs. Typically,
maintenance costs exceed the purchase price
by more than 50 percent over a lift truck’s
life. So if your company’s maintenance
practices are inefficient, you can
expect to spend more than double
the initial price in parts and labor.
One often-overlooked way to
reduce operating expenditures is
through fleet standardization. If
your fleet consists of many different
makes and models, you could cut
your costs by 50 percent or more by
going with all one brand.
To provide maximum lift truck
productivity at a minimum cost,
follow the tips in the panel for good
fleet management.
If you don’t have enough hours
in the day to improve your fleet
management and focus on lowering costs, we’re
here to help. Don’t hesitate to ask Thompson Lift
Truck about maintenance programs, operator
training or a free facility audit.
43,299 parts for HYSER
34,745 parts for CLARK
YOUR SINGLE SOURCE FOR
21,295 parts for RAYMOND
17,510 parts for KOMATSU
26,050 parts for TCM
FORKLIFT
PARTS & SERVICE
Did you know that Thompson Tractor, your authorized
Promatch® parts dealer, can service your entire forklift fleet?
We offer a comprehensive product line of replacement parts
through the Promatch parts program. Thompson Tractor is
committed to being your single source for parts and service
regardless of your forklift make or model.
60,170 parts for TOYOTA
Keep Records For Each Lift Truck
With them, you’ll be able to track repair trends and/or operator damage or abuse. Records
also help you determine each unit’s ownership and maintenance costs, which you’ll need to
determine when it’s time to replace the lift truck (and which brand gives the lowest cost per
hour, if you run a mixed-truck fleet)
Match Lift Trucks To The Job
36,882 parts for YALE
13,700 parts for NISSAN
Your operation may have changed in the past year or two. Ask Thompson Lift Truck to
perform a thorough audit to see the tasks lift trucks do, loads lifted, travel speeds and more.
We’ll let you know if your fleet matches the work at hand, or if you might have more lift
trucks than you need.
39,573 parts for CROWN
Do PM’s Regularly
By following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, you’ll reduce
downtime, major repairs and overall operating costs.
Train Your Operators
Damage to the truck and/or products caused by poor operator practices are costly. Thompson
Lift Truck offers the Cat Lift Trucks Operator Safety Training program. This is an excellent
way to help operators be the best they can be.
Practice Good Housekeeping
Dirt and debris can damage lift truck systems, as can operating surfaces in poor condition.
Used Lift Trucks
1 2004 CATERPILLAR DP90
Catalog #: CU912703, Stock #: UL06848,
S/N: T32B60058, SMU/Hrs: 9,174,
Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: MAST 179
SIM/150.5 OAL/2.7 FFH, TILT CYLINDERS
15F/10B, CARR S/S SHFT 87” WD-SIM MST,
SGL FNCT INT HOSE-SIM MFH 179, FORKS
3.0X7.1X96” SHAFT PALLET, Price: $73,000
Lift Truck
2 2002 MITSUBISHI FORKLIFTS
FGC20K
Catalog #: CU812922, Stock #: UL068333,
S/N: AF82D01051, SMU/Hrs: 7,859,
Rating: As-Is, Description: MST 188” TRI,
SS 36”, SFIH FKS 42” PALLET, NO MARK
DR TIRES SMOOTH, NO MARK ST TIRES
SMOOTH, BUA, STROBE, REARVIEW
MIRROR, LP TANK 43LB, Price: $9,500
Contact: Nathan Dayhuff at 1-404-362-1404
3 2004 CATERPILLAR C5000LP
Catalog #: CU823705, Stock #: LW064018,
S/N: AT9000030, SMU/Hrs: 2,704,
Rating: EXCELLENT, Description:
MST188TRI, SS, SFIH, LUG NO MRK DR
TIRES, SM NO MRK ST TIRES, STROBE,
DRAW BAR PIN, Price: $17,500
4 2003 CROWN 20MT
Catalog #: CU971384, Stock #: UL068511,
S/N: 1A267998, Rating: EXCELLENT,
Description: ENGINE TYPE – ELECTRIC,
42X25, CASTER WHEELS, DISCHARGE
METER, WET BATTERY
Price: $8,000
6 2005 CATERPILLAR P5000LP
5 2005 KALMAR DCE16012
Catalog #: CU938343, Stock #: LW075039
S/N: T431050013, SMU/Hrs: 4,476
Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: 36,000
LIFTING CAPACITY @ 48” LC, 197”LIFT
HGHT, 96” FRK LNGTH, AC, 24/12V
CONVERTER, HORN, ADD. SWITCH 4 FWD/
BCK, Price: $165,000
Catalog #: CU941210, Stock #: LW075083
S/N: AT3504536, SMU/Hrs: 4204,
Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: ENGINE
TYPE - LIQUID PROPANE, FRKLFT TRUCK
LP PNEU 5000LB, MST 188 TRI/84.5 OAL/36
FFH, 4 SECTION CONTROL VALVE , DUAL
FNCT INT HOSE - TRI, Price: $18,500
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USED EQUIPMENT
Hydraulic
ExcavatorS
Track-Type
TractorS
Wheel
LoaderS
Asphalt
Equipment
OFF-HIGHWAY
TruckS
USED EQUIPMENT listings
MODEL
OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
2005 CATERPILLAR 725
2006 CATERPILLAR 735
2006 CATERPILLAR 735
2005 CATERPILLAR 735
2005 CATERPILLAR 735
2005 CATERPILLAR 735
2004 CATERPILLAR 735
2004 CATERPILLAR 735
2007 CATERPILLAR 740
2006 CATERPILLAR 771D
1999 CATERPILLAR 771D
LOADER BACKHOES
2005 CATERPILLAR 420D
2005 CATERPILLAR 420D
2004 CATERPILLAR 420D
COMPACTION EQUIPMENT
2006 CATERPILLAR 815F
2006 CATERPILLAR CP-433E
2006 CATERPILLAR CP-433E
2006 CATERPILLAR CP-563E
2005 CATERPILLAR CS-563E
HOURS
PRICE
5651 hours
4607 hours
2980 hours
3532 hours
4363 hours
5066 hours 6786 hours
7125 hours
2417 hours
3800 hours 14615 hours $152,500
$199,500
$199,500
$172,500
$172,500
$172,500
$142,500
$142,500
$350,000
$375,000
$205,000
1608 hours 2053 hours 2102 hours $42,500
$42,500
$39,500
1260 hours 575 hours 492 hours 1727 hours 1228 hours $250,000
$92,500
$92,500
99,500
$94,500
MODEL
EXCAVATORS
2005 CATERPILLAR 318CL
2005 CATERPILLAR 320CL
2006 CATERPILLAR 325CL
2006 CATERPILLAR 325CL
2006 CATERPILLAR 325CL
2006 CATERPILLAR 325CL
2003 CATERPILLAR 325CL
2006 CATERPILLAR 325DL
2005 CATERPILLAR 330CL
2004 CATERPILLAR 330CL
2004 CATERPILLAR 385BL
MOTOR GRADERS
2005 CATERPILLAR 12H
2004 CATERPILLAR 12H
1978 CATERPILLAR 140G
2004 CATERPILLAR 140H
2002 CATERPILLAR 140H
SCRAPERS
1998 CATERPILLAR 621F
1997 CATERPILLAR 621F
HOURS
PRICE
2431 hours 2808 hours 2695 hours 2176 hours 2695 hours 2766 hours 7694 hours 2023 hours 4444 hours 4397 hours 10383 hours
$75,000
$79,500
$130,000
$130,000
$120,000
$120,000
$107,500
$149,500
$125,000
$120,000
$275,000
3204 hours 5161 hours 7970 hours 2359 hours 4136 hours $129,500
$125,000
$59,500
$169,500
$129,500
4846 hours
5986 hours
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MODEL
DOZERS
2001 CATERPILLAR D3C LGP III
2006 CATERPILLAR D3G LGP
2006 CATERPILLAR D3G LGP
2005 CATERPILLAR D3G LGP
2005 CATERPILLAR D3G XL
2004 CATERPILLAR D3G XL
2007 CATERPILLAR D5G LGP
2006 CATERPILLAR D5G LGP
2002 CATERPILLAR D5G LGP
1999 CATERPILLAR D5M XL
2006 CATERPILLAR D5N XL
2006 CATERPILLAR D5N XL
2007 CATERPILLAR D6N LGP
2006 CATERPILLAR D6N XL
2006 CATERPILLAR D6N XL
2005 CATERPILLAR D6N XL
2006 CATERPILLAR D6R LGP III
2005 CATERPILLAR D6R XL II
2006 CATERPILLAR D6R XL III
2006 CATERPILLAR D6R XL III
1994 CATERPILLAR D8N
2006 DEERE 450J
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HOURS
PRICE
2656 hours 713 hours 1287 hours 2213 hours 717 hours 413 hours 1175 hours 1797 hours 3322 hours 2818 hours 2384 hours
881 hours 3237 hours 1449 hours
1735 hours
1658 hours
2779 hours 1620 hours 1985 hours 4043 hours 7176 hours 1472 hours
$29,500
$59,500
$55,000
$49,500
$53,000
$47,500
$105,000
$65,000
$45,000
$45,000
$105,000
$105,000
$165,000
$149,500
$142,500
$135,000
$149,500
$169,500
$169,500
$159,500
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$49,500
MODEL
FORESTRY EQUIPMENT
2005 CATERPILLAR 525B
2005 CATERPILLAR 525B
2005 CATERPILLAR 525B
2005 CATERPILLAR 525B
2004 CATERPILLAR 525B
2004 CATERPILLAR 525B
2004 CATERPILLAR 525B
2007 CATERPILLAR 553
2004 DEERE 435
2005 TIMBER KING TK560
2004 TIMBER KING TK560
2004 TIMBER KING TK560
2004 TIMBER KING TK570
WHEEL LOADERS
2006 CATERPILLAR 928GZ
2006 CATERPILLAR 930G
2004 CATERPILLAR 962G II
2003 CATERPILLAR 988G
ASPHALT EQUIPMENT
2006 CATERPILLAR AP-800D
HOURS
PRICE
5203 hours 5611 hours 5625 hours 6822 hours 6661 hours 6802 hours 7692 hours 2438 hours 7112 hours 5502 hours 6749 hours 7277 hours 4289 hours $75,000
$75,000
$72,500
$67,500
$62,500
$57,500
$45,000
$107,500
$45,000
$79,500
$65,000
$47,500
$69,500
1011 hours 1679 hours
7080 hours 9278 hours $105,000
$107,500
$125,000
$395,000
1632 hours $199,500
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950H, 966E, 980G
Thompson Used Parts offers a wide range of used, rebuilt and
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Heavy Equipment, Lift Trucks and Power Systems
Albany
5730 Newton Road
Albany, GA 31701-7459
(229) 435-2247
Atlanta
5559 Old Dixie Road
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 361-8370
(800)799-5438
Macon
4380 Mead Road
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 785-1119
(800) 596-5438
Augusta
4031 Mike Padgett Highway
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 792-9500
(800) 449-5438
Savannah
6006 Commerce Blvd.
Garden City, GA 31408
(912) 964-7156
Attalla/Gadsden
121 Gilberts Ferry Rd. S.E.
Attalla, AL 35954
(866) 811-7609
Decatur
6969 US Highway 31
Tanner, AL 35671
(800) 435-0922
Birmingham
2401 Pinson Highway
Birmingham, AL 35217
(800) 547-0760
Dothan
118 Vulcan Way
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 671-1040
Crestview
2106 3rd Ave.
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 682-6510
Huntsville
3600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 532-1776
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Mobile
30950 State Hwy. 181
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
(800) 243-0665
Montgomery
10120 Hwy. 80 E.
Montgomery, AL 36117
(800) 521-9511
Tuscaloosa
3550 Joe Mallisham Pkwy.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 247-2800
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Marianna
3742 U.S. Hwy. 90 W.
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 526-2241
(850) 526-4607 Fax
Opelika/Auburn
302 Fox Run Ave.
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 749-3359
Pensacola
2650 West Nine Mile Rd.
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 471-6700
Oxford/Anniston
2300 Hwy. 21 S.
Oxford, AL 36203
(800) 547-8897
Shelby County
2070 Corporate Woods Dr.
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-4833
Panama City
4109 Cato Rd.
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 785-4007
Thomasville
2501 Joe Davis Industrial Blvd.
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-0420
Tuscumbia
1410 S. Hook St.
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-2771
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Birmingham
3317 Messer Airport Hwy.
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 326-0334
Dothan
118 Vulcan Way
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 673-3300
Madison
107 Jetplex Lane
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-0034
Montgomery
2217 S. Forbes Rd.
Montgomery, AL 36110
(334) 262-1101
Panama City
4109 Cato Rd.
Panama City, FL 32404
(850) 873-6540
Calvert
216 Hwy 43 N
Calvert, AL 36513
(251) 829-5777
Huntsville
3600 Governors Drive
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 532-3001
Mobile
1950 East I-65 Service Rd. N.
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 452-1180
Oxford/Anniston
2300 Hwy. 21 S.
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 835-5737
Pensacola
2650 West Nine Mile Rd.
Pensacola, FL 32534
(850) 471-6710
Thomasville
2501 Joe Davis Industrial Blvd.
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-2903
Tuscaloosa
3550 Joe Mallisham Pky.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 247-3402
Shelby County
2070 Corporate Woods Dr.
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-9489
Lift Truck Only Locations
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