Machinery Trader Concrete Equipment Blog Archive

    Liebherr Unveils 36 XXT Truck-Mounted Concrete Pump With Quiet, Efficient New Powerbloc Drive Unit
    Posted On: September 22, 2021
    The robust, quiet Powerbloc pump drive unit boasts fully integrated hydraulic switches and measuring components, getting rid of several hoses and other elements used in traditional designs. ...
    Wirtgen To Debut New WPS 62i Placer/Spreader, Demonstrate AutoPilot 2.0 3D Control System At World Of Concrete
    Posted On: January 21, 2020
    The German John Deere subsidiary will combine the new placer/spreader with an SP 124i inset slipform paver and a TCM 180i texture/curing machine to simulate an inset concrete paving train. ...
    Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Engine Powers Multiquip LD6 Ride-On Trowel
    Posted On: January 21, 2020
    Multiquip Product Manager Kelly Panzeri says the manufacturer has “had great results with Vanguard power solutions”; the company plans to offer an LGP conversion kit with a catalytic converter this spring. ...
    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. ...
    NPK’s New Dust-Suppression, Water-Supply-Ready System For Hydraulic Hammers Meets OSHA Regulations
    Posted On: November 6, 2018
    NPK Construction Equipment is now offering a dust-suppression, water-ready system as an add-on for select models within its PH hydraulic hammer series. ...
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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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