Machinery Trader Autonomous Equipment Blog Archive

    Komatsu North America & Pronto Launch Autonomy Solution For Quarry-Size Trucks
    Posted On: August 7, 2025
    Komatsu and Silicon Valley-based off-road autonomy company Pronto have announced plans to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage technologies to quarry operations in the North American market. ...
    Doosan Bobcat Envisions The Future With Cab-free, Electric, Autonomous RogueX2 Loader
    Posted On: January 25, 2024
    Doosan Bobcat showcased its new self-driving, all-electric, cab-free RogueX2 concept loader at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. ...
    Bobcat Company Announces Investment In Agtonomy To Accelerate Technology In Ag Industry
    Posted On: June 16, 2023
    This investment aligns with Bobcat’s ongoing strategy to empower farmers, specialty growers, and others in agribusiness with innovative equipment to accomplish more. ...
    Caterpillar Announces Collaboration With Luck Stone To Scale Autonomous Solutions To The Aggregates Industry
    Posted On: December 15, 2022
    This will be Caterpillar’s first autonomous deployment in the aggregates industry and will expand the company’s autonomous truck fleet to include the 100-ton-class Cat 777. ...
    Milestone: Caterpillar Surpasses 5 Billion Tonnes Of Material Autonomously Hauled
    Posted On: September 29, 2022
    A mining industry first for autonomous haulage achieved in less than 10 years. ...
    Volvo CE Demonstrates CX01 Autonomous & Remote Control Single-Drum Asphalt Compactor Concept
    Posted On: October 5, 2021
    Attendees at the recent Utility Expo trade show in Louisville, Kentucky, had the opportunity to see Volvo’s CE CX01 compactor concept that provides options for remote control or fully autonomous operation. ...
    Caterpillar Presenting Mining Technologies At All-Virtual CES
    Posted On: December 14, 2020
    The equipment manufacturer has been working on autonomous mining vehicle technology since the 1980s and looks to show off the progress it has made January 11 to 14 at the all-digital event. ...
    Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System Can Now Run On Private LTE Networks
    Posted On: February 6, 2019
    Komatsu recently announced that its FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) can now operate on private LTE mobile broadband networks. ...
    Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System Hits 2 Billion-Ton Milestone
    Posted On: December 11, 2018
    Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System has moved over 2 billion tons of surface material since launching in 2008. ...
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    Posted 5/18/2026
    MachineryTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before. ...
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    Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 2026
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Liebherr recently debuted its Generation 8 material handler prototypes, the LH 18 M Industry and electric LH 22 M Industry E, with the new emCAB cabin and Mobility Kit battery options supporting magnets and recharging during use. ...
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    US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels & Values Recede
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
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    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
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    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
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    2026 Q1 Dealer Survey: Prices Rise While Margins Slip In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 4/20/2026
    Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence have partnered to deliver new quarterly reports and quick overview videos on the construction equipment market. ...
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    Used Loader Backhoe, Skid Steer & Mini Excavator Inventory Levels Shrink
    Posted 4/16/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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