Used Heavy Equipment Buying Guide
Whether starting a business from the ground up or expanding your existing fleet, financing new equipment may not always be feasible. Buying used can be an excellent alternative, but it can be challenging to determine if you’re getting the best value. Our guide can help you learn to shop with confidence. Buying used is different than buying new, […]
Read MoreWhether to Buy New, Used, or Rent Heavy Equipment
Whether to Buy New, Used, or Rent Heavy Equipment When it comes to buying new, used or renting equipment, you’ll want to consider aspects such as usage, availability, types of projects and budget. You may have signed a few big contracts you need to prepare for, want to expand your fleet to maximize your capabilities […]
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Running a Landscaping Business
In 1999, Mark Bradley followed his passion. He went into business for himself, founding TBG Landscape with an old lawnmower, a used truck and a dream running his own landscape business. Just 18 years later, his company earns $50M/yr in sales, but with only half the staff of an average company that size. His secret? […]
Read MoreChoosing the Right Skid Steer
The skid steer loader is one of the most popular and multi-faceted pieces of machinery on the market — which, inevitably, means it’s also one of the most difficult to select. Choosing a skid steer and the right skid steer for your exact job has been known to cause headaches for even seasoned experts. From auxiliary hydraulics […]
Read More10 Steps to Severe Weather Preparation
How to Prepare for Severe Weather in Construction No matter where you live, you’re likely to encounter some form of severe weather. At its worst, severe weather can cause serious injuries or fatalities. In 2017, 508 people died and 1,205 were injured due to severe weather in the United States. Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, sustained […]
Read MoreConstruction Jobs in Alabama
Construction Jobs in Alabama More than six decades of business in Alabama and Northwest Florida gives Thompson Tractor Company a well-rounded perspective on the way construction has evolved. At the onset of the company business in 1957, our nation was building the interstate highway systems, and there was a huge demand for heavy machinery and […]
Read MoreValue of Water Campaign
Caterpillar Value of Water Campaign This past year Thompson Tractor Company celebrated 60 years of business. As part of this celebration, we took the opportunity to raise awareness of the global impact of the value of water. We decided to join forces with the Caterpillar Foundation and their campaign Value of Water. We celebrated our 60th Anniversary […]
Read MoreDrone Technology
Drone Technology in the Construction Industry Construction is one of the world’s biggest industries, worth about $8.5 trillion a year. However, it is far from the most efficient. In 2016, McKinsey & Company reported that large construction projects of all types take longer than scheduled by 20 percent on average and frequently cost almost twice the budgeted […]
Read MoreDiesel Engine Maintenance
Your Complete Diesel Engine Maintenance Guide They’re the workhorses of the engine world. They’re as tough as they are tenacious, running machines big and small. They’re durable, economical and — most importantly — reliable. Contact us They’re diesel engines — and when you care for them properly, they power your trucks, RVs, boats and heavy […]
Read MoreChoosing the Right Excavator
How to Choose the Right Excavator for Your Job Narrowing down which excavator is best for your operations is a tricky business. While each excavator delivers a range of power and superior versatility to fit any jobsite, it’s challenging to select a single machine when so many models exist. Contact us Thompson Tractor specialists are […]
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