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Demolition & Scrap

Caterpillar has a line of machines and work tools specifically designed to handle tasks ranging from demolition and site preparation to scrap recycling and material handling.

Demolishing existing structures and scrap recycling is tough work done in harsh environments. It requires the right equipment and the right support network. Caterpillar has a line of machines and work tools specifically designed to handle tasks ranging from demolition and site preparation to scrap recycling and material handling. Caterpillar’s product line includes specialized excavators called Material Handlers. These Material Handlers can be either wheel or track units and come with a wide range of work tools including shears, grapples and clamshell buckets to keep your operations productive and efficient. Caterpillar also offers its Material Handlers with the option of on-board generator sets for magnet applications. Caterpillar offers a complete product line to cover other support operations or utility work associated with demolition and scrap recycling.

Due to the harsh environments, you not only need the best equipment, you need the best product support. Thompson Machinery has the right parts inventories and service personnel to keep demolition and scrap recycling machines and work tools producing with the lowest operating costs possible. With Thompson’s field service capabilities, repairs and maintenance can be performed on-site minimizing downtime. With our 10 earthmoving store locations, Thompson Machinery can support demolition and scrap recycling operations in Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi.

Using specialized Material Handling excavators, wheel loaders, track-type tractors, industrial engines and other Caterpillar equipment, Thompson Machinery and Caterpillar can develop an equipment solution for any demolition or scrap-recycling job.