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Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
Cash paid for: |  |  |
Interest | $ 336 | $ 39 | $ 26
Non-cash investing and financing activities: |  |  |
Inventory transferred to rental equipment | 29,248 | 1,677 | 3,982
Inventory transferred to property, plant and equipment | 109 | 1,863 | $ 130
Financing receivables in connection with sale of used rental equipment | $ 3,984 | $ 9,386 |

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