Thunder Creek
Unmatched Quality
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eith Schick of Morton, Illinois, has been farming with his family since he was a kid. Today, he farms with his son, Kraig, who is the fifth generation of the family farm. With the many brands and options of farm equipment on the market, he and Kraig have worked together recently to research which machinery is the best fit for their operation. This year, they were focused on finding a fuel trailer that would increase their efficiency in the field.
with the help of Michael Schmidt, a salesman that Keith is grateful to work with at Central Illinois Ag. Whether Michael is turning wrenches in the field or providing insight on a piece of equipment, Keith is grateful to have such a hands-on salesman he can always rely on.
Ever since Michael delivered their FST 990 trailer earlier this year, it has continued to impress them. With the modular design option that Thunder Creek offers, Keith likes that he was As times have changed and able to build his own trailer so that it equipment has evolved, they have was customized specifically for him. been hauling more fuel to the field than ever. They travel to surrounding One of his favorite features of the towns to get from field to field each trailer is the solar battery maintainer, year, and after last year’s harvest, which is a 30-watt solar panel they decided it was time to make mounted on the top of the trailer to a long-term investment in a safer, maintain the battery all day long. To more reliable fuel trailer than what Keith, this is one of the many features that increases efficiency because they they had been using. can always count on the trailer being After comparing brands and ready when it is time to go to the weighing their options, the Schicks field. found that Thunder Creek was the clear choice, as the quality of their Additionally, the 35-foot hose reel, along with the electric start gas pump, products stood out. which delivers fuel at 40 gallons per They decided to make the purchase minute, is sure to save on time. “I can
see that decrease in down time being a huge advantage this coming fall,” says Keith. An added benefit is the rear utility box and tool chests which are handy to store tools and other supplies to have available at all times while in the field. Along with the time-saving aspects of the trailer, Keith also likes the unmatched quality of Thunder Creek products. “The trailer has an extremely high-quality look to it,” he says. “Thunder Creek did not cut any corners.” From the aluminum wheels, to the wide tires, to the diamond plated trim, it is clear to see the time and effort that Thunder Creek puts into their product to make it the best on the market.
Keith Schick and Michael Schmidt
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