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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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Optimism Wavers In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence present a video about their latest survey of new and used construction equipment dealers with their market outlook for 2026 Q3 and next year, including what they’re seeing in inventory and demand trends. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    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. ...
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    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. ...
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    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. ...
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