Regular inspections are key to ensuring reliable heavy equipment performance. Taking a proactive approach to fleet management helps boost efficiency and keep ownership costs under control. At Thompson Tractor, we provide fast, detailed, and convenient inspections to help you keep operations running.
Our experts inspect a wide range of machines from Caterpillar and other top manufacturers, including excavators, dozers, and compactors, as well as paving and forestry equipment. The team follows equipment-specific inspection checklists, provides thorough reports, and offers suggestions to help increase uptime and compliance.
What We Offer
Thompson Tractor offers fast, professional inspection services designed to minimize downtime and keep fleets ready. Our certified Cat® technicians use advanced diagnostic tools like the Cat Inspect App to cover a full range of systems and components. They give you a full report on your equipment, aligned to OEM maintenance schedules to support warranty claims and resale documentation.
Field Service That Keeps You Moving
Whether your equipment is too large to transport or you need to ensure they’re ready to work as soon as possible, on-site inspections are the solution. Our local teams provide businesses and contractors in Alabama and northwest Florida with on-the-spot reporting for faster maintenance decisions.
Our comprehensive on-site inspection services include:
- Walkaround equipment inspections
- Fluid level and leak checks
- TA-1 visual inspection of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Undercarriage, tires/tracks, and wear part evaluations
- Digital diagnostics and on-the-spot reporting
Shop Technical Analysis for Deep System Insight
If you need a deeper, more comprehensive evaluation, our in-shop technicians are ready to inspect your fleet. They ensure heavy equipment meets OEM specs for reliability, resale, and warranty and measure critical system parameters, including hydraulic pressures, cycle times, and power outputs.
Our TA-2 inspections include:
- Comprehensive multipoint inspections
- Engine and transmission diagnostic testing
- Pressure checks for hydraulics and cooling systems
- Inspection reports aligned with OEM maintenance schedules
- Pre-purchase and off-rent machine inspections
Why Cat® Inspections Pay Off
Regular inspections are essential to minimize equipment breakdowns, ensure safer worksites, and improve the resale value of your fleet. Cat certified technicians can detect early signs of wear or failure and give you the information and suggestions you need for long-term machine health and efficiency. Data-driven maintenance plans also help reduce ownership and maintenance costs.
Service Benefits
At Thompson Tractor, we provide comprehensive reports on your fleet’s condition, with photo and video evidence of our findings and actionable suggestions for maintenance. Having updated information at hand provides various benefits to your business, including:
- Identify potential issues early
- Minimize breakdowns and repair costs
- Support compliance with Cat service intervals
- Extend equipment lifespan
- Detailed reporting for maintenance tracking and fleet planning
Why Choose Thompson Tractor
Thompson Tractor is dedicated to helping your business succeed. We partner with businesses and contractors at our convenient locations across Alabama and northwest Florida, providing complete heavy equipment solutions.
When you choose Thompson Tractor to inspect your fleet, you can expect:
- Certified Cat techs
- Advanced tools
- Local coverage
- Inspection reporting aligned to OEM schedules
Keep Your Fleet Job-Ready With Thompson Tractor
Whether you need to keep your fleet up to spec to meet local or state regulations or have just purchased a used unit, the expert technicians at Thompson Tractor have your back. Contact us online to schedule an inspection on-site or at one of our locations.
