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6 SPRING 2009 Thompson Tractor Co. Thompson Truck Source ... We’ve got you Covered We are pleased to announce that Thompson Tractor recently joined the HD America Parts Network. HD America is a heavy-duty truck parts marketing group headquartered in St. Louis, MO. This alignment enables Thompson to offer a complete line of total chassis parts for all makes of on-highway trucks and trailers. Thompson now has direct access to truck and trailer parts such as suspensions, brakes, lighting, wheel bearings, shocks and driveline components, to name a few. Thompson Tractor has traditionally only focused on the selling and servicing of Caterpillar ® engines. Now with the HD America partnership, Thompson is expanding our offerings to include parts and service for our customers’ entire truck and trailer needs. Thompson Truck Source is proud to offer and support these fine brands: ArvinMeritor (drivetrain systems), Caterpillar ® Prior to the 2009 NASCAR ® season, Caterpillar ® Inc. and Richard Childress Racing ® (RCR ® ) agreed to a multi-year partnership for the No. 31 Chevrolet ® Impala ® SS to be driven by veteran driver Jeff Burton. Burton, a 21-time winner in NASCAR Sprint ® Cup Series competition, is currently 13th in the 2009 point standings, only seven points out of the 12th and final spot in the “Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup”. With one top-five and two top-10 finishes in the season’s first six races. The No. 31 team has made the “Chase for the Championship” the past three seasons, finishing seventh in 2006, eighth in 2007 and sixth in 2008. “To represent a well-known global brand like Caterpillar is an honor,” said Richard Childress, president and CEO and RCR. “Cat products have played a big part over the decades in construction projects at RCR, Childress Vineyards and Yadkin River Angus. Jeff and I look forward to meeting the Cat dealers and customers who loyally follow NASCAR racing.” Bendix (air brake components), Spicer (chassis), Delco Remy (alternators and starters), Gates Rubber Company (belts, hoses, and hose fittings), Grote Industries (lights, mirrors, and flashers), Timken (bearings), Phillips Industries (electrical and air components), Donaldson (exhaust and filtration products), Kit Masters (fan clutch repair kits), Roadmaster (stainless steel and chrome accessories), Pacific Cargo (cargo control equipment), Webb Wheel (wheels, hubs, brake drums, and rotors), and many more. HDA Parts Network is a heavyduty truck parts marketing group. Their members are the best heavyduty aftermarket distributors with over 500+ warehouses throughout the United States and Canada. Thompson Truck Source has 12 full-service locations with over 70 dedicated truck service bays. 1-877-642-6002 www.thompsontrucksource.com The 2009 season marks Caterpillar’s 17th year of sponsorship in NASCAR. It will also be Richard Childress’ 40th anniversary in the sport. Jeff will also be the second “Burton” to drive the Caterpillar car. His brother, Ward, drove the #22 Caterpillar car for Bill Davis Racing from 1999 – 2003. “Success in the highly competitive environment of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series requires substantially greater levels of technology and investment than even a few years ago,” said Jim Parker, vice president of Caterpillar’s North American Commercial Division. “Joining Richard Childress and his team matches two organizations that share common values, as well as high levels of success. I’m confident this new partnership will excite Caterpillar’s customers, dealers and employees.” RCR has earned 12 NASCAR championships, including six in the Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt, five in the Nationwide ® Series and one in the Truck Series. 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CAT, CATERPILLAR, CAT RACING, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress, other marks and corporate identity used herein are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. JEFF BURTON and Jeff Burton’s autograph are trademarks of Jeff Burton Autosports, Inc. All trademarks, personal likenesses and the likeness of the No. 31 race car are used under license from their owners. © 2009 Caterpillar Inc. Generators Air-Cooled Chillers transformers and Substations water-Cooled Chillers Utility Grade transfer Switches Air Conditioning Units www.thompsontractor.com Power SyStemS Gulf Remaining 2009 NASCAR ® Sprint ® Cup Schedule (all times ET) May 16 All-Star Race 8:30 p.m. May 24 Charlotte 5:00 p.m. May 31 Dover 1:30 p.m June 7 Pocono 12:30 p.m. June 14 Michigan 12:30 p.m. June 21 Sonoma 3:30 p.m. June 28 Loudon 12:30 p.m. July 4 Daytona 6:30 p.m. July 11 Chicago 6:30 p.m. July 26 Indianapolis 1:00 p.m. August 2 Pocono 1:00 p.m. August 9 Watkins Glen 1:00 p.m. August 16 Michigan 1:00 p.m. August 22 Bristol 6:30 p.m. September 6 Atlanta 7:00 p.m. (Sunday night race on Labor Day weekend) September 12 Richmond 7:00 p.m. September 20 Loudon 1:00 p.m. September 27 Dover 1:00 p.m. October 4 Kansas 1:00 p.m. October 11 Fontana 2:30 p.m. October 17 Charlotte 7:00 p.m. October 25 Martinsville 1:00 p.m. November 1 Talladega 12 p.m. November 8 Texas 2:30 p.m. November 15 Phoenix 2:30 p.m. November 22 Homestead 2:30 p.m. ThompSon TRaCToR iS youR SouRCe foR poWeR geneRaTion and TempeRaTuRe ConTRol tap Boxes Air Handlers Uninterruptible Power Supply modules Cooling towers Load Banks Coolant Pumps Distribution Switchboards, Panels and Breakers Heaters Fuel tanks Desiccant Dehumidifiers Stop in or contact your sales representative when you are in need of any of the above.
Thompson Tractor Co. SPRING 2009 7 When Choosing The Right Forklift To Rent, It Pays To Do your Research When it comes to choosing the right lift truck, you need to look at your entire operation and material-handling needs. There are 10 basic issues to consider when choosing the right lift truck. 1. The maximum weight to be lifted. Add 600 to 800 pounds to the weight of the load. This will offset unusual lifting conditions, such as odd-shaped or unevenly balanced loads. 2. Attachments used and their weight. A good weight “cushion” to add is 2,000 lbs. of capacity for most attachments such as roll clamps or load stabilizers. 3. The maximum lift height. Add 1 ft. to the height of your load to help clear materials from racks. liFT TRUcK 4. Physical constraints. Determine aisle widths in which the lift truck must maneuver, type of rack and typical distances traveled. 5. Operating conditions. You need to know floor or ground conditions, and if there are inclines or ramps. You’ll need more power as grade increases. 6. Air quality issues. Do lift trucks work around food items, for instance? If so, your industry probably requires batterypowered (electric) equipment instead of internal-combustion engines. 7. Operator preferences. From the operator’s standpoint, the best lift truck is well made, physically (ergonomically) comfortable and an effective, reliable performer. Lower Maintenance Costs Take control of lift truck costs and they’ll go down. There’s a lot more to lifetime lift truck costs than the initial price of the truck. Two more factors greatly impact what you pay per hour of lift truck use. 1. Operator costs – One of the largest costs related to a lift truck fleet comes from paying the operators’ wages and benefits. Of course you have to add in payroll taxes, paid time off, expenses related to hiring and training operators, and time spent keeping records. All this makes a big impact on your material-handling budget. 2. Operating costs – A big factor in operating costs relates to Planned Maintenance (PM) and repairs. Typically, maintenance costs exceed the purchase price by more than 50 percent over a lift truck’s life. So if your company’s maintenance practices are inefficient, you can expect to spend more than double the initial price in parts and labor. One often-overlooked way to reduce operating expenditures is through fleet standardization. If your fleet consists of many different makes and models, you could cut your costs by 50 percent or more by going with all one brand. To provide maximum lift truck productivity at a minimum cost, follow the tips in the panel for good fleet management. If you don’t have enough hours in the day to improve your fleet management and focus on lowering costs, we’re here to help. Don’t hesitate to ask Thompson Lift Truck about maintenance programs, operator training or a free facility audit. Keep Records For Each Lift Truck With them, you’ll be able to track repair trends and/or operator damage or abuse. Records also help you determine each unit’s ownership and maintenance costs, which you’ll need to determine when it’s time to replace the lift truck (and which brand gives the lowest cost per hour, if you run a mixed-truck fleet) Match Lift Trucks To The Job Your operation may have changed in the past year or two. Ask Thompson Lift Truck to perform a thorough audit to see the tasks lift trucks do, loads lifted, travel speeds and more. We’ll let you know if your fleet matches the work at hand, or if you might have more lift trucks than you need. Do PM’s Regularly By following the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule, you’ll reduce downtime, major repairs and overall operating costs. Train Your Operators Damage to the truck and/or products caused by poor operator practices are costly. Thompson Lift Truck offers the Cat Lift Trucks Operator Safety Training program. This is an excellent way to help operators be the best they can be. Practice Good Housekeeping Dirt and debris can damage lift truck systems, as can operating surfaces in poor condition. Used Lift Trucks 1 2004 CATERPILLAR DP90 2 2002 MITSUBISHI FORKLIFTS FgC20K 3 Catalog #: CU912703, Stock #: UL06848, S/N: T32B60058, SMU/Hrs: 9,174, Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: MAST 179 SIM/150.5 OAL/2.7 FFH, TILT CYLINDERS 15F/10B, CARR S/S SHFT 87” WD-SIM MST, SGL FNCT INT HOSE-SIM MFH 179, FORKS 3.0X7.1X96” SHAFT PALLET, Price: $73,000 Catalog #: CU812922, Stock #: UL068333, S/N: AF82D01051, SMU/Hrs: 7,859, Rating: As-Is, Description: MST 188” TRI, SS 36”, SFIH FKS 42” PALLET, NO MARK DR TIRES SMOOTH, NO MARK ST TIRES SMOOTH, BUA, STROBE, REARVIEW MIRROR, LP TANK 43LB, Price: $9,500 8. Longevity. Which lift trucks in your current fleet have given you the most uptime and cost the least per hour to run? 9. Ease of maintenance. Does a certain brand of lift truck break down more often? Are components easily accessible for maintenance? 10. Dealer reputation. Will your lift truck supplier be there for you after the sale? Will the dealer understand your business well enough to help you match the lift truck to the application, let operators test the unit at your facility, resolve problems quickly and provide service, training, parts and advice? (Hint, we do this – and more.) If all this research seems a bit time 2004 CATERPILLAR C5000LP 43,299 parts for HYSER 34,745 parts for CLARK 21,295 parts for RAYMOND 17,510 parts for KOMATSU 26,050 parts for TCM 60,170 parts for TOYOTA 36,882 parts for YALE 13,700 parts for NISSAN 39,573 parts for CROWN consuming, call Thompson Lift Truck. We’ll be glad to perform a thorough material-handling application survey and give you a report of what we Contact: Nathan Dayhuff at 1-404-362-1404 Catalog #: CU823705, Stock #: LW064018, S/N: AT9000030, SMU/Hrs: 2,704, Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: MST188TRI, SS, SFIH, LUG NO MRK DR TIRES, SM NO MRK ST TIRES, STROBE, DRAW BAR PIN, Price: $17,500 4 2003 CROWN 20MT 5 2005 KALMAR DCE16012 Catalog #: CU971384, Stock #: UL068511, S/N: 1A267998, Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: ENGINE TYPE – ELECTRIC, 42X25, CASTER WHEELS, DISCHARGE METER, WET BATTERY Price: $8,000 found. Then you can more accurately decide which is the best lift truck for today and tomorrow’s needs. YOUR SINGLE SOURCE FOR FORKLIFT PARTS & SERVICE Did you know that Thompson Tractor, your authorized Promatch ® parts dealer, can service your entire forklift fleet? We offer a comprehensive product line of replacement parts through the Promatch parts program. Thompson Tractor is committed to being your single source for parts and service regardless of your forklift make or model. Catalog #: CU938343, Stock #: LW075039 S/N: T431050013, SMU/Hrs: 4,476 Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: 36,000 LIFTING CAPACITY @ 48” LC, 197”LIFT HGHT, 96” FRK LNGTH, AC, 24/12V CONVERTER, HORN, ADD. SWITCH 4 FWD/ BCK, Price: $165,000 6 2005 CATERPILLAR P5000LP Catalog #: CU941210, Stock #: LW075083 S/N: AT3504536, SMU/Hrs: 4204, Rating: EXCELLENT, Description: ENGINE TYPE - LIQUID PROPANE, FRKLFT TRUCK LP PNEU 5000LB, MST 188 TRI/84.5 OAL/36 FFH, 4 SECTION CONTROL VALVE , DUAL FNCT INT HOSE - TRI, Price: $18,500 www.thompsontractor.com
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