Machinery Trader Buying Blog Archive

    Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted On: October 16, 2026
    If you bought construction equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
    UCC Search Lets You Look Up Lien Records Before You Buy
    Posted On: August 26, 2026
    UCC Search makes it simple to look up Uniform Commercial Code filings for a business or person before you buy from them. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: August 26, 2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: July 17, 2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
    Machinery Trader Is Your Used Construction Equipment Guide
    Updated On: June 26, 2026
    When you’re in the market for new or used construction equipment, there’s no better place to start looking than MachineryTrader.com. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: June 4, 2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com
    Posted On: May 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. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: April 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. ...
    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted On: March 13, 2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted On: March 12, 2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
    Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months. ...
    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
    Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more. ...
    Aerial Titans Is Focusing On The Right Customers With Sandhills Platforms
    Posted On: March 11, 2026
    Aerial Titans uses the focus of LiftsToday and the reach of Machinery Trader and other Sandhills platforms to sell its telehandlers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts. ...
    Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime
    Posted On: March 9, 2026
    Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date. ...
    Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website. ...
    What’s New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: March 4, 2026
    Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more. ...
    Machinery Trader & Sandhills Helping Kleis Equipment LLC Expand Its Footprint
    Posted On: February 26, 2026
    Read our blog post for more about how Machinery Trader advertising and other Sandhills products are helping Kleis Equipment LLC expand its footprint. ...
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: January 27, 2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features. ...
    What’s New At Sandhills Global
    Posted On: January 2, 2026
    Read about new and updated tools and features for dealers, auctioneers, bidders, and buyers using AuctionTime, Fast Track Iron, Activate OS, and more. ...
    Make Light Work Out Of Heavy-Haul Transport With FR8Star
    Posted On: January 2, 2026
    FR8Star offers buyers free access to shipping quotes from a network of over 20,000 vetted transportation professionals, qualified to handle oversized, overweight, and complex loads in the United States, Canada, and internationally. ...
    Value Insight Portal Is Your Starting Point For Every Sale & Acquisition
    Posted On: December 30, 2025
    Sandhills Global’s Value Insight Portal (VIP) is the secret to making informed decisions on pricing, acquisitions, liquidations, and trades. ...
    Make Data-Driven Decisions With Sandhills Global’s Monthly Market Reports
    Posted On: December 30, 2025
    Sandhills market reports draw on a vast pool of current and historical equipment sales data from Sandhills’ farm machinery, construction equipment, and truck and trailer platforms. ...
    How To Find Live Heavy Equipment Auctions Near You
    Posted On: October 22, 2025
    Find construction equipment, other heavy machinery, attachments, and more in upcoming auctions near you, where you can bid online and win in live and on-site simulcast and livestreamed auctions on Equipmentfacts. ...
    CurrencyFinance: Fast Funding For Fast Sales
    Posted On: October 17, 2025
    CurrencyFinance specializes in securing financing for buyers in the construction, agriculture, and commercial transportation industries. ...
      Blog Archive
    Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought construction equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 10/12/2026
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Inventory Levels & Values Fall For Used Construction Equipment
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
    Read the full blog post
    AuctionTime Is The Online Auction Platform For Year-End ROI
    Posted 10/9/2026
    AuctionTime.com is the preferred venue for end-of-the-year sales of construction equipment, farm machinery, trucks, and more, with cross-platform marketing. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Sandhills Sees Optimism in the Farm Equipment Market as Corn Prices Rise During Harvest Season
    Posted 10/6/2026
    Find the latest construction equipment, farm machinery, truck, and trailer market news with Sandhills Global's September market reports. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Heavy Machinery Inventory Levels Down Compared To Last Year
    Posted 9/10/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Economic Uncertainty Extending Sales Cycles in Used Heavy Equipment Market
    Posted 9/4/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show continued inventory decreases for used heavy-duty construction equipment on MachineryTrader.com and other Sandhills platforms. ...
    Read the full blog post
    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders. ...
    Read the full blog post