Rental Power Equipment

The Strategic Advantages of Renting Power Equipment

Rental power equipment is a practical solution with diverse benefits.

Financial and Capital

Renting can strengthen your financial position by preserving cash and avoiding ownership-related overhead:

• Preserve your capital: Buying power systems requires a considerable capital investment. Rentals offer the financial flexibility to spend less while meeting your operational needs.
• Eliminate the hidden costs of ownership: We are responsible for maintaining our industrial and commercial power equipment rentals in good condition. Our rentals also eliminate the need for long-term storage space and the associated costs.

Operational and Logistical

Rentals provide on-demand flexibility so you can align equipment precisely with project requirements and timelines:

• Access the right equipment for the job: Our extensive power systems inventory enables you to select the specific type and size of asset you require for a project.
• Meet temporary or peak demand: Industrial power equipment rentals help you meet power supply requirements during peak demand without investing in permanent assets. This convenience is essential if your business is seasonal or has cyclical production schedules.

Strategic Risk Management

Renting enhances resilience by ensuring continuity during disruptions and reducing commitment risk:

• Meet emergency power needs: If you’re experiencing an extended power outage or your power equipment is undergoing repair, renting allows you to proceed with operations.
• Try before you buy: Renting enables you to test out a specific power equipment to ensure it meets your needs before committing to a large investment.

Keep Your Operations Running With Reliable Rentals

At Thompson Power Systems, we offer a large selection of rental power equipment manufactured by Caterpillar, a world leader in backup and emergency power systems and power equipment. Known for their reliability, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, Cat^® power systems perform well in many demanding applications.

Mobile Generator Sets

Ranging in size from 20 to 2,000 kilowatts, our Cat mobile generators and gen sets can easily be paralleled to accommodate multi-megawatt loads. They are trailer-mounted, easy to transport, and equipped with integral fuel tanks, allowing for fast installation and delivery in emergency situations. With sound attenuation, multiple-voltage capability and isochronous governors — 50 or 60 cycle — our mobile power equipment meets the stringent requirements for entertainment events and sports venues. We can have these mobile generator set rentals performing quickly to get you back to work.

Temperature Control Systems

We also offer fully modularized portable temperature control systems for rent. These Cat temperature control rentals are available in sizes ranging from 1 ton to 500 tons. From air handlers, air conditioners, and electric heaters to circulation pumps, chillers, and refrigerated dryers, we have climate control systems to meet any need you may have. Our air conditioners range from 1 ton to 80 tons, our chillers range from 50 tons to 500 tons, our heaters range from 18 kW to 150 kW, and our dehumidification equipment ranges from 1,000 cfm to 4,500 cfm.

Compressed Air Solutions

For operations that require compressed air, we offer a full range of portable compressed air rental solutions. Our diesel-powered compressed air equipment can deliver up to 1,600 cubic feet of air per minute, and our electric options deliver almost twice as much at 3,000 cubic feet per minute. We can also provide rental aftercoolers, air dryers and filtration packages to work alongside your compressed air equipment.

Electrical Distribution Equipment

Our selection of electrical distribution equipment includes Cat automatic transfer switches that range from 40 through 4000A in size, switch gears that range from 480V to 15kV in voltage, and uninterruptible power systems designed to prevent critical failures during a variety of power events. Our staff members possess extensive knowledge of electrical distribution systems, so they can help you select the right rental option for your needs.

Locations We Serve

At Thompson Power Systems, we work hard to meet the local power systems needs of clients across Alabama and Northern Florida.

Alabama Power Equipment Rentals

With its robust automotive, manufacturing, and steel industries, businesses in Alabama need a consistent power supply to maintain productivity. Severe weather, such as strong thunderstorms and tornadoes, can cause power outages, disrupting operations.

With our range of dependable power equipment rentals, you can have peace of mind knowing that your business will run uninterrupted.

We serve locations throughout Alabama:

• Birmingham
• Decatur
• Dothan
• Mobile
• Montgomery
• Oxford/Anniston
• Tuscaloosa

Florida Power Equipment Rentals

For businesses in Northern Florida, hurricanes and tropical storms make investing in a reliable backup power source a top priority. We provide rental power equipment, empowering you to prepare for any weather-related disruptions.

Our service areas in Northern Florida:

• Panama City
• Pensacola

Maintaining Industrial Power Equipment Rentals

To maintain maximum reliability and performance of every rental power unit, it must undergo a strict maintenance process that includes:

1. Post-Rental Evaluation

As soon as you return a unit, it undergoes a mandatory and meticulous visual inspection to assess its condition. This process entails reviewing performance data, evaluating key systems and components, and conducting an operational test to confirm correct functionality.

2. Proactive Preventive Maintenance

Based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and the evaluation data, the unit enters the proactive maintenance cycle. This stage involves usage-based servicing for all major systems and replacing key consumable components to promote continued reliability.

Technicians also perform rigorous testing under simulated full load conditions to verify correct performance.

3. Pre-Rental Readiness

After completing maintenance, a technician performs a final walkthrough. They will confirm that the rental power equipment is in optimal condition and all systems are ready for immediate operation. They will also top off all fluids.

Why Rent Commercial Power Equipment From Us?

At Thompson Power Systems, we maintain a strategic inventory of genuine parts and components to ensure we have the resources to complete maintenance and repairs quickly and efficiently to maximize rental fleet availability.

We also leverage advanced remote monitoring technology, enabling us to receive early warnings of potential issues and fix them as quickly as possible.

With decades of experience and a track record of meeting client expectations, we demonstrate our ability to deliver reliable solutions. Our local presence also means that we understand your business and needs and are equipped to help you.