Our Equipment Services

If you're looking to rent high-quality construction machinery from a reputable company, partner with the team at Thompson Rents. As an authorized Cat® dealer, we can help you find the parts and equipment you need for successful project completion. From earthmoving and landscaping equipment to aerial lifts, you'll find nearly everything you need in our selection.

On top of our flexible rental options, we also provide numerous financing solutions, operator training programs, and equipment inspections. Interested in learning more? Browse this in-depth guide to the different construction equipment services we offer.

We offer flexible financing options at Thompson Rents, including leases and rent-to-own construction equipment plans. A rent-to-own equipment agreement applies part of your rental payment toward the equipment's purchase price. At the end of the agreed-upon rental term, you have the option of buying the equipment but aren't obligated to do so.

If purchasing isn't feasible for your business, leasing could be a more flexible and affordable alternative. In a lease agreement, the equipment owner allows the client to use the machinery for a specific duration — longer than a typical rental — in exchange for periodic payments.

We also offer flexible Cat equipment rental rates, making it easy to get solutions for your projects when you need them. Whether you require machinery for a few hours or an entire month, we're ready to meet your needs.

We conduct mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) inspections to ensure the safety of your aerial equipment. We follow an extensive checklist to confirm all components are working properly, including the following parts and more:

• Hydraulic system
• Wheels
• Engine
• Electrical wires and components

This comprehensive checklist helps locate any safety hazards or defects. With our annual MEWP inspections, you can have peace of mind that your equipment is safe and reliable for your operators. You can also avoid extensive OSHA fines associated with unsafe equipment.

In addition to our MEWP inspections, we conduct routine crane inspections to ensure safe and dependable performance. Our technicians perform detailed visual and operational exams of our rental cranes to locate any safety hazards or signs of wear and tear such as the following:

• Wear or leakage in the hydraulic system, valves, tanks, pumps, or lines
• Damaged or misshapen hooks
• Faulty rope reeving systems or hoist chains
• Loose bolts or rivets
• Degraded wheels
• Distorted bearings

We can point you to the necessary maintenance services if any defects are present. Our certified crane inspectors can also help keep your cranes compliant with safety regulations. We inspect various crane types, including carry deck, rough terrain, and boom truck cranes.

It's important to follow Safe Practices for frame scaffolds, system scaffolds, tube and clamp scaffolds, and rolling scaffolds. All users must read and comply with the following common sense guidelines which are designed to promote safety and precautionary measures to cover usual or unusual conditions:

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Having proficient operators is one of the most critical aspects of managing an equipment fleet. To equip our customers for success, Thompson Rents also offers expert training for heavy Cat equipment operation. In our comprehensive courses, your operators will cover technical skills, safety procedures, and other valuable material.

You can keep your team OSHA-compliant when operating forklifts, aerial lifts, telehandlers, and other equipment. Thorough training also minimizes work site injuries, equipment damage, and fines. If you're looking to improve work site safety and your bottom line, consider contacting our industry experts for in-depth operator training.

The Cat Card is a flexible, unsecured line of credit. You can use this credit card to fulfill your rental equipment needs when you don't have enough cash on hand. The Cat Card is ideal for acquiring the following items and services:

• Parts and attachments
• Engines
• Repairs and rebuilds
• Equipment rentals
• Service and protection plans

The Cat Card lets you obtain the equipment you need, make affordable monthly payments, and pay in full when your budget allows. You can also earn Cat Vantage Points on qualifying transactions, unlock exclusive financing offers, and receive personalized service from the Cat Financial customer service team.

Applying for a Cat Card only takes a few minutes. Start your application today.

Thompson Rents also provides REP coverage as an added security layer for your equipment. REP exempts you from being financially responsible for any damage your rental equipment incurs. If a loss occurs, REP will cover repair or replacement costs for the damaged equipment.

The Cat Rental Store customer portal makes it easy to monitor and manage your rental equipment wherever you are. Compatible with mobile and desktop devices, this portal provides the following details for simplified reference and review:

• Equipment status
• Active and upcoming rentals
• Work site data
• Rental rates, invoices, and contracts
• Telematics

You can also use the portal's user-friendly interface to perform these and other tasks:

• Browsing rental equipment
• Requesting a quote
• Locating and contacting a Cat dealer near you
• Requesting equipment servicing
• Transferring equipment between jobs
• Extending a rental contract

Streamline your rental equipment fleet management like never before with this feature-packed customer portal

If you rent equipment from Cat dealers in various locations, the Cat Rental National Account Program could be an excellent resource for you. This program enables quick, hassle-free access to a wide network of dealers, making it easy to get the machinery you need. There are no membership or program fees to worry about either.

Simplify the rental process wherever your projects take you. Talk to us about your business needs, and we'll help determine if you could benefit from this program.

Choosing Thompson Rents for equipment services has many perks, including:

By renting from Thompson Rents, you can make the most of your investment and ensure you're only paying for equipment when you need it. Instead of buying the equipment — thus remaining responsible for upkeep even when you aren't using it — you can rent machinery to tackle shorter or specialized tasks.

Our highly trained service technicians devote the utmost care and attention to every machine. They conduct regularly scheduled inspections to promptly identify and address any issues affecting reliability and performance.

Additionally, our technicians are thoroughly versed in Cat equipment and parts. They can work with you to choose the appropriate machine for your task or project, ensuring you always have the best equipment for the job.

Thompson Rents has been affiliated with Caterpillar for decades. Our assortment of rental equipment includes high-quality machinery, parts, and attachments from this industry-leading manufacturer. We also supplement our selection with products from other premium brands.

With our high-quality parts and efficient rental services, you can get the equipment and tools your projects require as soon as possible. In turn, you can keep your operations productive, timely, smooth, and on schedule.

At Thompson Rents, we've been providing top-tier equipment and services since 1957. Whether you work in construction, agriculture, forestry, or a similar industry, you can come to us for hardworking, dependable products and technicians that deliver the results you require.

Turn to Thompson Rents for all your Cat equipment rental, inspection, training, and financing needs. For any questions about our services, give us a call at 1-833-937-3683 today. You can also fill out our online form for a quick quote.