Heavy Equipment Technology

Diesel equipment technology continues to evolve. Companies that embrace the latest advancements can gain a competitive edge by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and enhancing safety. 

Thompson Rents, the equipment rental division of Thompson Tractor, can provide your Alabama or Florida Panhandle business with the most recent construction technologies from Caterpillar. We've helped companies like yours maximize their capabilities and drive results since 1957. 

Caterpillar continues to raise the heavy equipment technology bar by offering a wide assortment of easy-to-apply solutions:

Telematics offers a seamless combination of GPS tracking, condition monitoring and equipment performance to provide essential data that helps company owners and fleet managers make informed decisions. Get real-time access to valuable information, such as incident reports, fuel consumption status, and maintenance schedules.

Cat® Product Link™ enables wireless connectivity to your rentals, providing valuable insight into the equipment's performance and condition. Use it to view vital machine data from a central location and make fast, fact-based decisions.

Do your projects include laying asphalt or digging building foundations requiring precise grading? Grade Control enables you to automate the control of the machine's blade or bucket to maximize accuracy and reduce or eliminate manual work. A display inside the cab allows the operator to visualize where to fill and cut. 

Use this advanced construction equipment technology to weigh loads more accurately and monitor material type and location. Weigh loads while on the go and use the in-cab display to track load counts, weights, and material movement. The comprehensive reporting tool enables you to track results via designated key performance indicators. 

Cat Detect uses cameras, sensors and other technologies to enhance safety by increasing the equipment operator's situational awareness. It can also help keep your projects on schedule by reducing the risk of accidents that result in machine downtime.

This cutting-edge heavy equipment technology improves soil and material compaction and accuracy at sites like landfills, road construction projects, and paving jobs. 

Cat Command enables you to remotely control a machine from a distance. The semi-autonomous operation from an on-site location or an off-site remote control center keeps operators safer, increases precision, and helps to manage project costs. 

Renting equipment with advanced technologies offers several business benefits:

• Better performance: These upgrades will enable your crews to work more efficiently and accurately.
• Enhanced speed: You'll complete more work in less time, giving you a competitive advantage and allowing you to take on more projects. 
• Increased safety: Many of these technologies contribute to a less hazardous work environment.
• Lower costs: The time-saving features can allow you to rent equipment for shorter periods, helping to cut expenses and boost your company's bottom line.

Thompson Rents is ready to help you explore the advantages of renting equipment with innovative Cat technology. Call us at 1-833-WE-RENT-3 or submit our online form to request additional information and a quote today.