Machinery Trader Caterpillar Blog Archive

    Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton
    Posted On: February 25, 2026
    Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing. ...
    Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom Mini Excavator Brings Reduced Tailswing, More Power To Its Weight Class
    Posted On: January 23, 2026
    The new Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom mini excavator brings a reduced tailswing, more power, and greater stability working over the side to the 8-ton class with a comfortable cab and assistive technologies. ...
    Caterpillar Adds Joystick Option To New Next-Generation Cat 140 Motor Grader
    Posted On: December 23, 2025
    Customers globally will now have the option of choosing either joystick (JOY) or lever/steering wheel (LVR) controls for the new 140. ...
    Caterpillar 440 & 450 Backhoe Loaders Get Power, Display & Hydraulic System Upgrades
    Posted On: October 20, 2025
    Next-gen Caterpillar 440 and 450 backhoe loaders featuring engine and hydraulics system enhancements, new display and joystick features, and more are set for 2025 fourth-quarter availability. ...
    Caterpillar Announces 140 LVR Motor Grader With Next-Generation Features
    Posted On: September 5, 2025
    Caterpillar’s new 140 LVR motor grader, launching in early 2026, has next-generation features and options such as a new cab, an adjustable seat, 3D grading support, large windows, grouped service points, surround cameras, and more. ...
    Ring Power Truck & Crane Builds Engaging Custom Website With Sandhills
    Posted On: July 22, 2025
    Sandhills Global designers worked closely with Ring Power Utility, Truck & Crane to build a custom website with features specific to the company’s business and customers. ...
    New Cat 903 Compact Wheel Loader Features All-New Engine
    Posted On: November 11, 2024
    The Cat 903 is a new compact wheel loader with an all-new Cat C1.7 engine that provides 17% more horsepower than the Cat 903D. ...
    Caterpillar Announces Upgraded Next-Generation Skid Steers
    Posted On: October 28, 2024
    The next-generation Cat skid-steer lineup includes 250, 260, 270, and 270XE wheel skid steers with new engines, new cab designs, and better performance. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals Next-Generation 275, 275 XE, 285, & 285 XE Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: October 21, 2024
    Caterpillar’s 275 and 285 compact track loaders have a new design with more torque, greater lift capacity, higher breakout forces, and more operator space. ...
    Ring Power Lift Trucks Strengthens Brand Recognition With LiftsToday & Machinery Trader
    Posted On: June 10, 2024
    Ring Power Lift Trucks gets strong brand recognition in Florida thanks to parent company Ring Power Corporation and advertising in LiftsToday. ...
    Caterpillar’s Midsize Asphalt Compactors Get New Mapping Display, More Options For 2024
    Posted On: April 30, 2024
    Caterpillar’s CB7, CB8, and CB10 smooth-drum asphalt compactors now have a new compaction control mapping display and are available with optional cab, split drums, and paving edge management features. ...
    Caterpillar 973 Track Loader Is Bigger, More Efficient & More Productive
    Posted On: April 17, 2024
    Updates to the new Cat 973 Track Loader, which Caterpillar says is the industry’s largest crawler loader, include a 10% enhancement in fuel efficiency when operating the machine in Auto Mode. ...
    Caterpillar Announces Updates To Its PM800, PM600 & PM300 Cold Planers
    Posted On: April 12, 2024
    Caterpillar cold planer updates include VisionLink Productivity data gathering for the PM800 and PM600 Series and a more powerful engine for the PM300 Series. ...
    Caterpillar 330 Straight Boom Medium Excavator Takes Aim At Low-Level Demolition
    Posted On: April 4, 2024
    The new Caterpillar 330 Straight Boom excavator demolishes 3-story buildings with a 40.9-foot vertical reach and supports hammers, grapples, pulverizers, and other Cat demolition attachments. ...
    Cat Medium Dozers Receive Technology Package Upgrades
    Posted On: February 14, 2024
    Caterpillar D4, D5, D6, XE, and D7 dozers will soon have technology package upgrades. ...
    Caterpillar Signs Strategic Agreement With CRH For Electric Off-Highway Trucks & Charging Solutions
    Posted On: January 15, 2024
    Caterpillar announced it has signed an electrification strategic agreement with CRH to advance the deployment of Cat’s zero-exhaust emissions solutions. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils Its Next-Generation 255 & 265 Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: October 17, 2023
    Caterpillar’s redesigned, next-generation 255 and 265 track skid steers have more torque, greater lift capacity, higher lift and tilt breakout forces, and more operator space, and they support Cat Smart Attachments with automatic joystick setup. ...
    New Construction Equipment Recently Listed On MachineryTrader.com
    Posted On: October 5, 2023
    MachineryTrader.com continues to see rising inventory levels of construction equipment, including Genie GTH5519 telehandlers, Caterpillar 323D3 crawler excavators, Manitou 2150RT track skid steers, and Kubota SSV65 wheel skid steers. ...
    Caterpillar’s New, Efficient 995 Large Wheel Loader Moves 60 Tons Per Pass
    Posted On: June 28, 2023
    The successor to Cat’s 994K, the 995 is the same size but offers a greater payload capacity and uses up to 13% less fuel. ...
    Another Look At Caterpillar’s Productive & Efficient D10 Dozer
    Posted On: May 30, 2023
    The D10 is up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2 with up to 4% lower fuel consumption and up to 8% lower maintenance and repair costs. ...
    Caterpillar Debuts RM600 & RM800 Large Road Reclaimers With Cross-Slope Cutting Capability
    Posted On: May 9, 2023
    Both all-wheel drive units have a 96-inch cutting width and can work up to 20 inches deep. ...
    New Cat R2900 XE Diesel Electric Underground Wheel Loader Delivers Big Productivity Gains
    Posted On: May 8, 2023
    The underground mining machine is built on the platform of the Cat R2900G but provides 35% better breakout force thanks to an optimized lift arm and component geometry and load-sensing hydraulics. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals MH3050 Next-Generation Material Handler
    Posted On: April 27, 2023
    The MH3050’s enhanced electrohydraulic system is engineered for faster cycle times to handle more material per shift. ...
    Precise Demolition: Caterpillar Releases RC20 & RC30 Rotary Cutter Attachments For Excavators
    Posted On: April 19, 2023
    The cutters use a high-torque, direct-drive motor for high performance at a relatively low noise level, so they can be used near hospitals, in neighborhoods, and in other sensitive environments. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils New Grapple, Compactor Plate & Cold Planer Attachments
    Posted On: March 23, 2023
    The new attachments are built for use with Cat backhoe loaders and mini excavators. ...
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    U.S. Construction Machinery Inventory Rises As Values Decline In June
    Posted 7/10/2026
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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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    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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