CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 44,340	$ 2,726
Trade accounts receivable, net	50,939	49,756
Current portion of notes receivable, net	2,808	5,290
Inventories, net	144,419	149,548
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings		12,400
Deferred income tax assets	6,885	7,056
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	6,503	6,327
Total current assets	255,894	233,103
Rental equipment, net	53,122	36,908
Property, plant and equipment, net	49,865	48,480
Goodwill	1,843	1,843
Non-current deferred income tax assets	214	594
Prepaid income taxes	7,151	6,201
Other assets	105	96
Total assets	368,194	327,225
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable trade	14,231	16,737
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	15,190	16,638
Deferred revenue	6,742	1,093
Deferred income tax liabilities	49	12
Income taxes payable	4,271	159
Total current liabilities	40,483	34,639
Long-term debt		931
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities	1,891	2,597
Total liabilities	42,374	38,167
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
Common stock	131	129
Additional paid-in capital	68,792	65,985
Retained earnings	259,000	224,008
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,103)	(1,064)
Total stockholders’ equity	325,820	289,058
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 368,194	$ 327,225