Machinery Trader Cat Blog Archive

    Caterpillar Expands Mini Hydraulic Excavator Line With New 6-Ton Class 306 CR
    Posted On: October 16, 2019
    Caterpillar’s first mini excavator in the weight class, the 55.9-horsepower 306 CR has a lift capacity of up to 7,839 pounds and a 9.8-foot radius. ...
    Caterpillar Upgrades PM600 & PM800 Series Half-Lane Cold Planers
    Posted On: October 4, 2019
    Caterpillar has announced a variety of enhancements for its PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822, and PM825 half-lane cold planers. ...
    Cat Updates 950M Through 982M Wheel Loaders For Better Comfort & Payload Management
    Posted On: February 27, 2019
    Caterpillar has announced a product update package for its M Series of medium-sized wheel loaders such as the 950M, 962M, 966M, 972M, 980M, and 982M. ...
    Caterpillar To Showcase 64 Machines At bauma 2019
    Posted On: February 7, 2019
    In its 9,000-square-meter exhibit at the bauma trade show in Munich this April, Caterpillar will show off 20 new machines and 44 others, including fully electric and diesel-electric hybrid models. ...
    Caterpillar Launches Next Generation 36-Ton Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: December 14, 2018
    Caterpillar has released new 336 and 336 GC crawler excavators, both in the 36-ton class and intended to provide more efficiency and lower operating costs. ...
    The D6 XE: Cat Claims World’s First High Drive, Electric Drive Dozer Title
    Posted On: December 12, 2018
    Caterpillar has unveiled its first high drive, electric drive crawler dozer, the Cat D6 XE, which the manufacturer says offers increased agility and reduced emissions. ...
    Meet Caterpillar’s New 440 & 450 Loader Backhoes
    Posted On: November 28, 2018
    Caterpillar’s new 440 and 450 center pivot loader backhoes offer greater lifting capacity, higher breakout force ratings, better operator comfort, and redesigned single-tilt loader arms. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces New Cat 330 & 330 GC Next Generation Excavators
    Posted On: November 20, 2018
    The new Cat 330 and Cat 330 GC Next Generation excavators offer better fuel efficiency compared to previous models. ...
    Caterpillar Celebrates The Production Of Its 40,000th Large Dozer
    Posted On: November 9, 2018
    Caterpillar recently celebrated the production of its 40,000th Cat large dozer, a lineup that consists of the D9, D10, and D11, with an event in East Peoria, Illinois, on October 25. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils Fresh Utility Compactors
    Posted On: March 9, 2018
    Caterpillar, one of the world’s top construction and mining equipment manufacturers, just released a pair of new utility compactors. ...
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    2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Construction Equipment Sales Improve, But Dealers Stay Wary
    Posted 7/21/2026
    Hear the latest sentiment on the construction equipment market straight from heavy machinery dealers, in our newest Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence video. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 7/17/2026
    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. ...
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    U.S. Construction Machinery Inventory Rises As Values Decline In June
    Posted 7/10/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 7/6/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    Case Launches 3-Ton CX30D, CX34D & CX38D D-Series Mini Excavators
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Case has launched its new CX30D, CX34D, and CX38D 3-ton mini excavators with zero-tailswing maneuverability, attachment-ready hydraulics, compact transportability, and 24.4-horsepower performance. ...
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    Machinery Trader Is Your Used Construction Equipment Guide
    Posted 6/26/2026
    When you’re in the market for new or used construction equipment, there’s no better place to start looking than MachineryTrader.com. ...
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    US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels See Significant Year-Over-Year Dip
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more. ...
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    Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool
    Posted 6/4/2026
    Used construction equipment inventory levels continued to decline in May, led by crawler excavators and wheel loaders, according to the latest Sandhills Global market reports. ...
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    Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com
    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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