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Thompson tractor • Fall 20072 EarthmovingProfile on Panhandle Grading and Paving Inc.Pensacola, FL. – Panhandle Grading andPaving Inc. has been serving the NorthwestFlorida market for over 25 years, providing thequality work that the Long family continues topride itself in offering.Johnnie Long, President of Panhandle, hasbeen in the business since the 1960’s, gettinghis start with Dixie Grading and Paving. Johnniemade the most out of his time with Dixie learningthe trade. In the early 1970’s, he and his twopartners started their own business, Gulf CoastGrading and Paving. By the late 1970’s, Johnnie’stwo sons, Jerry and Donald, were beginning totake an interest in the business. The decisionwas made to exit Gulf Coast Grading and Pavingto start fresh.Created in 1979, Panhandle had modestbeginnings as most family businesses do.Driveways and small parking lots were wherethe company cut its teeth, but as Jerry andDonald became more involved, the businessbegan to pick up. Donald Long, Vice Presidentof Panhandle and in charge of the Pavingoperations, remembers running his first pavingcrew back in 1984, “I ran that crew for three tofour years, we were a smaller crew and mostlysupported bigger jobs going on around thearea.”Times have changed as Panhandle hasbecome one of the more respected contractorsin northwest Florida. In 2000 and 2006, thePublic Works Association named Panhandletheir “Contractor of the Year” – no small featconsidering the number of contractors in thestate of Florida. Jerry Long serves as the othervice president of Panhandle, and he tends todeal more with the grading division. Betty Longis the secretary/treasurer, but more importantlythe wife/mother and the backbone of the dayto-dayoperations at Panhandle Grading andPaving.Panhandle has grown to approximately 130employees. The paving side of the companyhas roughly 30 employees split between twocrews and two asphalt plants. The two pavingcrews are headed by Superintendent EarnestMillender, who has been with the companyfor over 20 years. Panhandle’s two asphaltplants are located in Milton, FL, and northof Cantonment, FL on Quintette Road. Theplants were a necessity as the size and scopeof Panhandle’s jobs began to increase, “Theasphalt plants were really a natural progression.As the size of our jobs began to grow, it wasthe next logical step for our company,” Donaldsays. Each plant is fed by a Caterpillar ® 962GWheel Loader. The plant on Quintette Road is ina perfect location for Panhandle’s current job,reclaiming and paving nine miles of US Hwy. 29from Cantonment, FL, north to Molino, FL.Panhandle made the move to Caterpillar ®Asphalt Pavers in 2005 when they purchasedan AP-655C for their job repairing State Rd. 399– the beach road stretching from PensacolaBeach, FL, to Navarre, FL. The road was washedaway by Hurricane Ivan in September 2004, andPanhandle was contracted for all the earthwork,site prep and paving. The soft and sandyunderfoot conditions made the job extremelydifficult; the site was so bad, the decision wasmade to feed the paver using articulated trucks(off-highway dump trucks). The AP-655C waschosen for its flotation provided by the MobiltracUndercarriage. The track system wasthe optimal choice for the soft, sandy underfootconditions. After laying 70,000 of the 100,000 tonsthey were contracted for, the job was terminateddue to damage from Hurricane Dennis.After the beach job, Panhandle purchasedan AP-800D in 2006 and another in 2007. InMarch, Panhandle traded in the AP-655C fortheir newest paver, an AP-1055D. The AP-1055Dwas purchased due to the need for a largerhighway class machine that would be heavierand better suited for their Hwy. 29 job. A newCB-634D Compactor, two CB-634C Compactorsand a skidsteer with an asphalt cutter can alsobe found on Panhandle’s paving projects.Other pieces of Caterpillar equipment usedby Panhandle’s Grading division include a D5GLGP, a D6M, two D6N Dozers, a 613 Scraper,a 12G Motor Grader, two D250E’s ArticulatedTrucks, a 416C Backhoe Loader, a Multi-TerrainLoader and a CS-563 Compactor. David Irwin,HE Salesman, Pensacola branch, has beencalling on Panhandle for over 10 years. BrianLaughlin, Thompson Tractor Paving Specialist,has also helped to develop the relationshipbetween Panhandle and Thompson TractorCompany by offering training on initial setup andmaintenance on the Caterpillar Asphalt Pavers.Left to right - Phil Luker, Brian Laughlin, David Irwin, Donald Long, Johnnie Long, Jerry Long“ I haveAccess”Cat® D6KBest in ClassWherever my business takes me, I have Access to …• The excellent service I expect from Thompson Tractor• Knowledgeable staff who understand my needs• One statement for all rental, parts and servicetransactions• My account at Thompson TractorApply today and put the power of the Cat ® AccessAccount SMto work for your business.www.cataccessaccount.comThompson Tractor is showcasing a new tracktypetractor – the D6K. This tractor is the firstin a new family of track-type tractors whichwill set the benchmark for productivity andperformance from first cut to finish grade.This tractor excels in cutting, contouring andother tasks required in today’s site developmentindustry.Key Features and Benefitsµ Engine: CAT C6.6 ACERT engine, providing125 hp at 2100 RPMµ Hydraulic Demand Fan: This fanautomatically adjusts speedsµ Drivetrain: Electronically controlledhydrostatic closed-loop systemµ Operator Environment: Seat-mountedelectrohydraulic controlsµ Undercarriage: SystemOne undercarriagereduces operating costs and extendsundercarriage lifeµ Transmission and Steering Control: The leftjoystick provides intuitive control of machinedirection and speedµ Blade Control: The right joystick providesintuitive blade control operationµ Deceleration Pedal: Single pedal whichcombines the function of a decel pedal andservice brakesThe D6K is an ideal platform for machinecontrol and guidance. The operator consolehas been designed to accommodate the latestAccuGrade ® GPS and Laser displays in aconvenient, easy to remove mounting bracket.D6Ks will soon be in stock at ThompsonTractor. Contact your salesman for additionalinformation and machine specifications.www.thompsontractor.com

thompson tractor • Fall 20074 rental/CCEEnviro-Tech Landscapes, Inc.Profile onEnviro-Tech Landscapes, Inc.Hoover, Ala.Principals: Ken Camp, Owner; DavidClemens, Operations Manager; JamieSimmons, Field Operations ManagerApplications: Full-service landscapecompanyCat Equipment: Multi-Terrain Loaders, MiniExcavators, Work ToolsDealer Locations: Thompson Cat RentalStore – Birmingham and Pelhamwww.realpagessites.com/envirotechlandscapesStaying successful in the competitivelandscape industry means having the peopleand equipment to get the job done right – thefirst time.Hoover-based Enviro-Tech Landscapes,Inc. has become one of the top 10 landscapecompanies in metro-Birmingham by doingthings right. Enviro-Tech is a full-servicelandscape company, providing services fromdesign and installation to maintenance. Thecompany was founded in 1989 by Ken Camp,who left the construction industry to becomea Pelham firefighter and was looking for abusiness opportunity to complement his jobschedule of one day on and two days off.By 1995 the company had grown and founditself adding employees, especially afterlanding a large maintenance contract atCentury Plaza. Enviro-Tech also began biddingsmall landscape installation projects beforemoving up to commercial work. The firstcommercial job it landed was for a new KrispyKreme only two blocks from the Enviro-Techshop. The company’s work at Mt. Laurel andRiverchase Elementary schools also caughtthe notice of other builders.“Those were among the projects that got usmoving in the right direction,” Camps says. “Itgot our name out there among some generalcontractors who used our bids.”Enviro-Tech first utilized compactconstruction equipment in 2000 when D.R.Horton Construction hired the company to dosite cleanup. Enviro-Tech’s relationship withD.R. Horton remains strong, and today averagesabout $20,000 per week in landscaping andflat work throughout the metro-Birminghamarea, Camp says, with work currently at eightresidential developments.In addition to the residential work for Horton,Enviro-Tech is installing the landscaping at thenew Hampton Inn on Alabama Highway 150.Among recent projects was the installationat the new California Pizza Kitchen at theGalleria. One of the most important parts ofthat project was saving a Japanese maplevalued at $30,000 during demolition of theexisting restaurant at the site, keeping the treein good health during six months of storage atthe Enviro-Tech yard and reinstalling afterthe CPK was completed. Other installationprojects include Fultondale ElementarySchool, Lawson State and Jefferson State,as well as sidewalk beautification projectsfor the cities of Birmingham, Leeds, Gadsdenand Fairfield. Important maintenance projectshave been with Barbers Dairy, the YMCA, Wal-Mart, Sam’s and Lowe’s.Helping Enviro-Tech complete theconstruction and installation projects havebeen Caterpillar ® compact constructionequipment and attachments. When Enviro-Tech first purchased CCE machines, it trieda Cat ® 216 Skid Steer. When it became clearthe small skid steer was not large enough forthe tasks at hand, the company moved up toASV tracked skid steers. Dissatisfied withthe ASV machines, the company progressedto Caterpillar Multi-Terrain Loaders, andthe Cat rubber tracked machines have beenworkhorses for Enviro-Tech ever since. First,a pair of 267Bs, and currently, four236Bs. In addition, Enviro-Tech uses304 and 305 mini-excavators.Both the MTLs and Mini Excavatorstake advantage of a broad rangeof work tools, says Dave Clemens,Operations Manager, includingaugers, tillers, rakes, brooms,grapples and brush cutters.“We find ourselves using (the worktools) all the time when the machinescan lessen the time of jobs we usedto do by hand,” Clemens says.Having the right equipment andexperienced employees gives Enviro-Tech a competitive advantage. Thecompany now employs 25 people fulltimeand up to 40 during peak times.Camp credits experienced leadershipin the field, skilled operators and theright equipment with keeping hiscustomers happy and his companyprofitable.“Nowadays with budgets being tight,companies without the right equipment andknow-how wind up cutting corners, and thefinished product is not satisfactory,” Campsays, “Having the right equipment that cansave the labor and save the time enables us todo the job in a way that keeps the contractorshappy and us making money.”Clemens says he’s proud of the employeesbecause in the past 12 months, Enviro-Tech hasnot had a single call back on its installationswhile at the same time the company getsseveral calls a week from builders asking forits help correcting problems from installationsperformed by other companies.Left to right - Chuck Shelton (Cat Rental Store), Ken Camp(Owner), David Clemens (Operations Manager)Helping to keep Enviro-Tech happy with itsCaterpillar equipment has been the staff at theThompson Cat Rental Stores in Birminghamand Shelby County. Camp says Enviro-Techlikely will shift most of its service work to theAlabaster store, which opened in 2006, for theconvenience and since their Thompson SalesRep, Chuck Shelton, now is based there. Campsays the relationship between Enviro-Tech andThompson has mostly been good.“We’ve grown together,” he says. “TheRental Store has grown a lot since we starteddealing with Cat, and we’ve grown. Our needshave changed, and they’re continually evolvingto meet those needs. We’ve always been ableto work out a problem to our satisfaction andtheir satisfaction.”Caterpillar ®and Thompson Tractor Introduce NewC-Series Multi-Terrain and Skid Steer LoadersCaterpillar ® Introduces Three New C-Series Multi-Terrain LoadersFeaturing Enhanced Performance and New Undercarriage DesignCaterpillar ® Introduces Four New C-Series Skid Steer Loaders withBig Machine Performance and Advanced Machine ControlThree new Caterpillar ® C-Series Multi-Terrain Loaders,the 277C, 287C and 297C, deliver industry-leadingperformance and operator comfort in their size classesand feature a new undercarriage designed for maximumdurability, easy maintenance and superior ride. A choice ofsingle or dual level undercarriage suspension is availableon all three models, and a two-speed option is available forfast movement around large sites.The new loaders also set new standards in machinecontrol with features such as electro-hydraulic joystickcontrol of the hydrostatic drive system and electronic torquemanagement for smooth operation and high productivity.Operator comfort, too, reaches new levels with featuressuch as an optional sealed and pressurized cab and anoptional air suspension seat. Additional options, such asHigh Flow XPS hydraulics on each of the models, expandversatility and enable customers to equip C-Series machinesspecifically for the types of work they do.The C-Series Multi-Terrain Loaders extend the Caterpillarline. With a rated operating capacity (50 percent tippingload) of 4,233 pounds (1920 kg), the 297C is the largestcapacity machine of its type that Caterpillar has everproduced. The vertical lift 297C is joined by the 287C,which has an operating capacity of 3,854 pounds (1748 kg)and also features vertical lift for enhanced truck-loadingcapabilities. The 277C has radial-lift linkage and a ratedoperating capacity of 3,212 pounds (1457 kg).For more information about the Caterpillar C-SeriesMulti-Terrain Loaders, call 1-888-OWN-A-CAT.Basic Specifications for C-Series Multi-Terrain LoadersRated op. capacity(50% tipping load)Operating weight277C 287C 297C3,212 lb(1457 kg)9,389 lb(4254 kg)3,854 lb(1748 kg)9,874 lb(4479 kg)4,233 lb(1920 kg)10,229 lb(4640 kg)Engine model 3044C DIT 3044C DIT 3044C DITNet engine power 82 hp (61 kW) 82 hp (61 kW) 90 hp (67 kW)Hydraulic power:Standard HighFlow XPS22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)Linkage type Radial Vertical VerticalPin height at max.liftTravel speed:One speedTwo-speed optionMachine width123 in.(3122 mm)5.6 mph(9.0 kph)9.3 mph(14.9 kph)78 in.(1981 mm)127 in.(3233 mm)5.6 mph(9.0 kph)9.3 mph(14.9 kph)78 in.(1981 mm)129 in.(3279 mm)5.6 mph(9.0 kph)9.3 mph(14.9 kph)78 in.(1981 mm)Four new Caterpillar ® C-Series Skid Steer Loaders— 246C, 256C, 262C, 272C — deliver industry-leadingperformance in their size classes. The new skidsteers also set new standards in machine controlwith features such as electro-hydraulic joystickcontrol of the hydrostatic drive system and electronictorque management for smooth operation and highproductivity. Operator comfort, too, reaches newlevels with features such as an optional sealed andpressurized cab and an optional air suspension seat.Additional options, such as High Flow XPS hydraulicson each of the models, expand versatility and enablecustomers to equip C-Series machines specificallyfor the types of work they do.The C-Series machines extend the Caterpillar line.With a rated operating capacity of 3,250 pounds(1474 kg), the 272C is the largest capacity skidsteer loader Caterpillar has produced. The verticallift 272C is joined by the smaller 262C, which hasan operating capacity of 2,700 pounds (1225 kg)and also features vertical lift for enhanced truckloadingcapabilities. The 246C and 256C are radialliftmachines with rated operating capacities of2,150 pounds (975 kg) and 2,350 pounds (1066 kg),respectively.For more information about the Caterpillar C-SeriesSkid Steer Loaders, call 1-888-OWN-A-CAT.Basic Specifications for C-Series Skid Steer LoadersRated op. capacityOperating weight246C 256C 262C 272C2,150 lb(975 kg)7,381 lb(3348 kg)2,350 lb(1066 kg)7,566 lb(3432 kg)2,700 lb(1225 kg)7,968 lb(3614 kg)3250 lb(1474 kg)8,292 lb(3761 kg)Engine model 3044C DIT 3044C DIT 3044C DIT 3044C DITNet engine powerHydraulic power:Standard HighFlow XPS73 hp(54 kW)22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)82 hp(61 kW)22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)82 hp(61 kW)22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)90 hp(67 kW)22 gpm(84 L/min)3,335 psi(23 000 kPa)33 gpm(125 L/min)4,061 psi(28 000 kPa)Linkage type Radial Radial Vertical VerticalPin height atmax. liftTravel speed:One speedTwo-speed optionMachine width122.9 in.(3122 mm)7.7 mph(12.5 kph)11.9 mph(19.3 kph)66 in.(1676 mm)122.9 in.(3122 mm)7.7 mph(12.5 kph)11.9 mph(19.3 kph)66 in.(1676 mm)127 in.(3233 mm)7.7 mph(12.5 kph)11.9 mph(19.3 kph)66 in.(1676 mm)129 in.(3279 mm)7.2 mph(11.6 kph)10.0 mph(16.1 kph)66 in.(1676 mm)Cat 277C MTL Cat 287C MTL Cat 297C MTLCat 252C SSL Cat 262C SSL Cat 272C SSLMaximize Skid Steer PerformanceYour skid steer can have more performancethan you’ve ever imagined. All it takes is theVersatile Track System (VTS) and underan hour for the conversion. With the VTS, yourskid steer has significantly more traction andstability. Work faster, harder and in more groundconditions than ever before. Adding VTS is thequickest, most economical way to improvemachine performance and expand the range ofjobs your skid steer can handle.Double Skid Steer VersatilityGet the versatility of two machines in onewhen you add the VTS to your skid steer. Workin extreme conditions that used to require acompact track loader. VTS quickly pays for itself“Unleash the Performance!”by letting your skid steer take on more jobs andget them done faster than ever before.Convert ANY skid steer to the Versatile TrackSystemu Fully-sealed bearings for minimalmaintenanceu High-performance torqueu Operates with 2-speed machinesu Uses improved ride/traction rubber trackwith proprietary multi-fit designu Low ground pressureVersatile Track System u Independent bi-directional torsionsuspension provides improved operatorcomfort and increased tractionu Adjustable components designed to fitwheelbases from 35 – 55 inchesMinimize Your Operating CostsWhen you need a rubber track loader insteadof a skid steer, the VTS can give you the bestperformance, most versatility, and the lowestpossible operating costs. Optimize your skidsteer by changing from tires to suspendedrubber tracks as needed. Minimize machinedepreciation, get the lowest track maintenanceand repair costs and maximize your currentmachine investment.www.thompsontractor.com

Thompson tractor • Fall 20076 Product supportUsed Parts ConnectionReliable used parts and equipment for over 60 years!• Large selection of Caterpillar Used Parts and rebuiltcomponents• All major credit cards accepted• Same-day shipping on all major carriers• Can search nationwide parts inventories to locate what youneedCall us at 1-800-547-0760Contact us at www.thompsontractor.comWhy Do I Need A Thompson Tractor Customer Service Agreement?According to Terrill Surrett, Thompson TractorCSA Manager, Customer Service Agreements(CSA) are more than meets the eye andcan ultimately help your business minimizedowntime and maximize performance. Surrettdescribes it this way, “I think that the biggestproblem an owner has, is dealing with thestress and worry that come with keeping yourequipment maintained and running, so youcan make money with it. And that is wherea Thompson Tractor CSA comes into play.Let Thompson Tractor do the worrying aboutmaintaining your equipment, so you can worryabout the bottom line.”In a recent interview, Surrett explains whatthese agreements provide to customers.Q: Are CSAs available on new equipment only?And are they only for Cat ® machines?A: No, we put them on old or new machinesand they can be purchased for brands otherthan Cat.Q: If I already own a machine, can I still get aCSA?A: Yes, you can.Q: How many different CSA programs do weprovide?A: There are several types, but our two mostpopular are: an M&R (Maintenance & Repair)and PM CSA (Preventive Maintenance CustomerService Agreement). We can customize theseany way we need to and we can do a CSA forany machine model.Q: Are all PM CSAs good for one, two or threeyears?A: Yes and more. The whole purpose is toprovide a service agreement based on customerneed. Thompson Tractor will customize thisagreement to meet a customer’s needs basedon machine usage and ownership period.Q: What services are covered?A: With an M&R, the dealer will take care ofall preventive maintenance services and allrepairs on a given number of hours per thecontract either in shop or via field service withinThompson Tractor’s territory. With a PM CSA,the dealer performs all preventive maintenanceon a customer’s machine on the required PMintervals.Q: How long have these been available tocustomers?A: They have always been available for ourearthmoving machines and we’ve recentlycreated several affordable preventivemaintenance options for skid steer loader andmulti-terrain loader owners. A longer lastingand more reliable machine means potentiallyhigher resale.Q: What benefits are there to purchasing theagreement?A: Businesses can minimize downtimeand avoid lowering profitability by havinga Thompson Tractor technician performpreventive maintenance on a regular basis.Thompson Tractor technicians will also makenote of any potential problems. Schedulingservices at appropriate times and working witha customer’s schedule also helps. A longerlasting and more reliable machine meanspotentially higher resale value down the road.With Thompson Tractor, our customers do notneed to have a maintenance technician on theirpayroll and this also reduces costs.Q: Why should I have a service agreement?A: With a more reliable, well-performingmachine, no need for employing technicians,purchasing and housing tooling, keeping bayspace or a budget for PM service, you willsave money. Even better, you won’t have toworry about the disposal of used oils, filters,absorbent pads, etc. You also won’t have toworry about EPA or OSHA safety requirements.Q: If I want a PM CSA who should I contact?A: For all inquiries, contact a Thompson TractorService Department or you can call your salesrep. or PSSR (Product Support & ServiceRepresentative).Q: How much money can customers save witha CSA?A: It can save thousands of dollars dependingon individual customer needs.Getting The Most From Ground Engaging ToolsBucket teeth, blades and edges make a difference for contractorsGround engaging tools (GET) are the teethand edges that take the brunt of the wear,protecting more expensive machine parts andcomponents like buckets, grader moldboardsand dozer blades. Proper GET management isessential, both to control costs and maximizeperformance.Why GET MattersPoor ground penetration in an applicationmeans the bucket or blade must hit the materialharder, sending shocks back through themachine. Those shocks are transferred intodrivetrain components and hydraulics, furthercontributing to stress and wear.GET affects fuel consumption as well. Poorpenetration means the machine must workharder to dig. The harder a machine has towork, the more excess fuel it burns.The right choice in GET improves bucketfill, cycle times, cutting ability and otherproduction factors, so a machine can movemore material per hour.Choose CarefullyEarthmoving equipment can require differentGET at each new jobsite, depending on theapplication and environment. Equipmentmanufacturers may offer GET systemsdesigned for a particular model of machine ora specific application.Select GET components that last as longas possible in their intended application.Depending on the work environment, thatcould be as long as 1,000 hours, while inmore demanding applications, it could beas few as eight hours. Equipment providerslike Thompson Tractor can help contractorschoose the right GET for the application, basedon penetration ability, impact resistance andabrasion protection requirements.Operator skill can contribute to theperformance and wear life of GET components.Operators should be aware of propertechniques for various types of GET and waysto maximize productivity and GET life.Contact a Thompson Tractor Parts and ServiceSales Representative for more information.PartStoreTMOrder parts online.Anytime.No Cost. No Wait.Online. Anytime.750,000+ Parts.24/7 Availability.Order Parts Online. Anytime.We’ve added a new parts counter…It’s On Your Desktop! 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thompson tractor • Fall 2007product support 7choose a careerthat allows you to useyour head and your hands.Choose a career as a Thompson Tractor Technician.You’re smart, and you’re good with your hands. Makinga solid career choice doesn’t mean choosing one or theother. As a Thompson Tractor Technician, it’s “go time”from the minute you fire up your laptop until you close theengine compartment on the last big machine. You’ll findthe opportunities are wide open.Learn more about how to become a Thompson TractorTechnician by visiting www.thompsontractor.comMore than a career choice.A choice career.© 2007 Caterpillar All Rights ReservedCAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow” and the POWER EDGE trade dress,as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not beused without permission.Cat ® Product LinkImprove machine availability. Lower operating costs.When machines are operating at several different job sites, it becomes more difficult to keep current and accuraterecords. That can lead to missed maintenance, poor use of assets and wasted time. Product Link provides two-wayinformation flow between machine on-board systems and your computer.Benefits:• Provides machine location• Monitors fuel level andconsumption• Eliminates trips for servicemeter hour readings• Helps identify unscheduledmachine operation• Facilitates efficientmaintenance schedulingContact Thompson Tractor and put the power of Product Link to work in your operation.• Can be retrofit on Cat and non-Cat machines• Provides machine healthinformationMark YourCalendarsfor theUpcomingThompsonTractor50thAnniversary OpenHouse Celebration.Please Join Us for Food, Funand Giveaways.LocationDateTuscaloosa, AL 9/18/2007Reliable parts.Affordable prices.Quality service.Thompson Tractor can now supply you with NEXUS Pumps, Motors, HydraulicCylinders, Undercarriage and Filters for most non-Cat manufacturers. Why goanywhere else?Mobile, AL 10/9/2007Montgomery, AL 11/13/2007Birmingham, AL 12/6/2007Call your Thompson Tractor PSSR today to learn more.www.thompsontractor.com

Thompson tractor • Fall 20078 Used Equipment/MapBACKHOE LOADERs2005 caterpillar 420D2004 caterpillar 420DTRACK excavators2003 caterpillar 325CL2002 caterpillar 330CL$59,500 $52,500 $135,000 $140,000Stock#: 0501125 SMU/Hrs: 1,533 Serial#: FDP24053ROPS CAB AND A/C; FOUR WHEEL DRIVE; E-STICK;HIGH AMBIENT COOLING; 5 FUNCTION B/HHYDRAULICS; 1.25 CYD MP FRONT BUCKET; 18” B/HBUCKET; 12.5/80-18 FRONT TIRES, 19.5L-24 REARTIRES, APPR 70% @ 1525 HRS; EPTW UNTIL 05/05/08OR 5000 HOURS W/E FIRSTWHEEL LOADERS/INTEGRATED TOOLCARRIERS2003 caterpillar 928GzStock #: 0405059 SMU/Hrs: 499 Serial #: FDP20991GAUGE PANEL, ROTATING HIDEAWAY; HYDRAULICS,LOADER, GP; CONTROL, AWD,STD SHIFT, CANOPY;HYDRAULICS, BH, 4 FUNCTION; COOLER, HIGH AMBI-ENT; STICK, STANDARD; ROPS, CANOPY; BREATHER,OPEN CIRCUIT; COUNTERWEIGHT, 550 LBS; STABILIZ-ER PADS, FLIP-OVER; TIRES, 4WD BIAS; 1.4 CYD G/PBUCKET; 24” B/H BUCKET2002 caterpillar 950GStock #: 549 SMU/Hrs: 4,960 Serial #: BFE00549AIR CONDITIONER; 32” TRACKS; GUARD, HEAVY DUTYBOTTOM; GUARD, TRACK GUIDING; STARTING AID,COLD WEATHER; BOOM, R-REACH (20’2”); STICK,10’6”; LINKAGE, BUCKET, C-FAMILY 54”; LINKS 70%,BUSH 45% N-T, PADS 80%, ROLLERS 70%, IDLERS75% @ 4923 HOURSStock #: 0450 SMU/Hrs: 7,557 Serial #: CAP00450CAB AND A/C; HIGH AMBIENT COOLING; 1.75 CYD 72”BUCKET; H/D BOTTOM GUARDS; 21’3” REACH BOOM;12’10” STICK; 34” SHOES; LINKS 40%, BUSH 10% N-T,SHOES 85%, ROLL 70%, IDL 70% @ 7557 HOURSCONTACTS:$85,000 $115,000Richard Lindley(205) 849-4222Ashley Tucker(205) 849-4393Bill Baker(334) 215-5207Stock #: 0553 SMU/Hrs: 4,394 Serial #: DJD00553ROPS CAB AND A/C; 48” LOG AND LUMBER FORKSWITH NO TOP CLAMP; GP BUCKET; 20.5R25 TIRESAPPR 40%Stock #: 02532 SMU/Hrs: 6,196 Serial #: 3JW02532ROPS CAB AND A/C; GUARD, BOTTOM, POWERTRAIN;GUARD, CRANKCASE; BUCKET-MH, 4.0 CYD; ATTACH-MENT SALES ROOT RAKE; 23.5R-25 TIRES APPR 70%@ 6192 HOURSusedspecials@thompsontractor.comThompson TractorOurLocationsTuscaloosaOpen House9/18/07BirminghamOpen House12/6/07A L A B A M AMontgomeryOpen House11/13/07Attalla/Gadsden121 Gilberts Ferry Rd. S.E.Attalla, AL 35954(866) 811-7609Birmingham2401 Pinson HighwayBirmingham, AL 35217(800) 547-0760Crestview2106 3rd Ave.Crestview, FL 32539(850) 682-6510Decatur/Huntsville6969 US Highway 31Tanner, AL 35671(800) 435-0922Dothan118 Vulcan WayDothan, AL 36303(334) 671-1040Marianna3742 U.S. Hwy. 90 W.Marianna, FL 32446(850) 526-2241(850) 526-4607 FaxMobile30950 State Hwy. 181Spanish Fort, AL 36527(800) 243-0665Montgomery10120 Hwy. 80 E.Montgomery, AL 36117(800) 521-9511Opelika/Auburn302 Fox Run Ave.Opelika, AL 36801(334) 749-3359Oxford/Anniston2300 Hwy. 21 S.Oxford, AL 36203(800) 547-8897Tuscumbia1410 S. Hook St.Tuscumbia, AL 35674(256) 381-2771Panama City4109 Cato Rd.Panama City, FL 32404(850) 785-4007Pensacola2650 West Nine Mile Rd.Pensacola, FL 32534(850) 471-6700Shelby County2070 Corporate Woods Dr.Alabaster, AL 35007(205) 664-4833Thomasville2501 Joe Davis Industrial Blvd.Thomasville, AL 36784(334) 636-0420Tuscaloosa3550 Joe Mallisham Pkwy.Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 247-2800THOMPSONBirmingham3317 Messer Airport Hwy.Birmingham, AL 35222(205) 326-0334Montgomery2217 S. Forbes Rd.Montgomery, AL 36110(334) 262-1101Shelby County2070 Corporate Woods Dr.Alabaster, AL 35007(205) 664-9489MobileOpen House10/9/07F LDothan118 Vulcan WayDothan, AL 36303(334) 673-3300Madison107 Jetplex LaneMadison, AL 35758(256) 772-0034Oxford/Anniston2300 Hwy. 21 S.Oxford, AL 36203(256) 835-5737Panama City4109 Cato Rd.Panama City, FL 32404(850) 873-6540Thomasville2501 Joe Davis Industrial Blvd.Thomasville, AL 36784(334) 636-2903Tuscaloosa3550 Joe Mallisham Pky.Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 247-3402Store LocationsRental LocationsMobile1950 East I-65 Service Rd. N.Mobile, AL 36617(251) 452-1180Pensacola2650 West Nine Mile Rd.Pensacola, FL 32534(850) 471-6710Cat Rental Stores1-800-RENT-CAT connects customers totheir nearest Cat Rental Store.www.thompsontractor.com