Choosing the right equipment for your fleet involves balancing cost, reliability, and risk. While standard used machines offer a lower initial price, they can come with the uncertainty of unexpected repairs and downtime. The Cat® Certified Used (CCU) program from Thompson Machinery offers a better solution through a strategic investment that provides the value you need with the confidence you deserve.
Coverage, Service and More Uptime
A Cat Certified Used machine is a fully inspected and serviced asset that is ready to perform optimally from day one. Its value goes deeper, providing a comprehensive package of benefits that ensure productivity and peace of mind:
- Coverage: Every machine comes with eligible warranty coverage on key components like the power train and hydraulics, protecting your business from significant and unexpected repair bills.
- Service: Your investment includes a 12-month preventive maintenance Customer Value Agreement (CVA) with labor on qualifying agreements, covering routine service. You also gain access to our Services Commitment 2.0 benefits, which include next-day parts availability and a two-day repair commitment.
- More uptime: This powerful combination of dependable coverage and proactive, priority service means your machine spends more time on the jobsite earning you money, and less time in the shop.
CCU Equipment Costs Less Than Unproductive Downtime
A Cat Certified Used machine may have a higher initial price than standard used equipment. The extra cost represents an investment against the often prohibitive expense of unplanned downtime. When a critical machine fails, it can cost your operation thousands of dollars per day in lost productivity, idle crews and project delays.
The rigorous 140-point inspection is designed specifically to prevent those failures. Our technicians scrutinize every major system, from engine and powertrain performance to hydraulic pressures and undercarriage integrity, to identify and correct potential issues before they ever reach your jobsite.
Predictable Ownership Starts With Cat Certified Used
With standard used equipment, you’re often buying an unknown history, which leads to unpredictable repair costs. Our certified used machines eliminate that uncertainty. Because they have been thoroughly serviced and are backed by a verifiable maintenance history and a powerful warranty, you gain predictable long-term ownership costs.
This documented history allows for more accurate forecasting of your maintenance budgets and provides a clearer, more reliable calculation of the machine’s total cost of ownership (TCO).
Smarter Equipment Buying Through CCU Value and Financing
The value of a Cat Certified Used machine, combined with accessible financing, makes for a smart equipment purchase. It’s a formula for success that gives you a top-tier asset without straining your capital.
Thompson Machinery makes it even easier with financing for CCU through Cat Financial, offering competitive interest rates. We make it affordable to own the highest-quality certified used equipment.
Get Exceptional Used Equipment for Your Business
Find your next machine by browsing our inventory online or contact a Thompson Machinery specialist today to learn more. You can also visit one of our convenient locations in Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee or North Mississippi for a closer look.