Machinery Trader Crawler Loaders Blog Archive

    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. ...
    Case Utility Plus Backhoe Loader Among Rental Tools & Equipment On Display At ARA Show
    Posted On: February 16, 2024
    Case Construction Equipment will showcase new tools for rental companies and equipment released in 2023, including the Utility Plus backhoe loader and the telescopic SL12 TR small articulated loader at The ARA Show. ...
    New Construction Equipment Recently Listed On MachineryTrader.com
    Posted On: May 9, 2023
    From compact excavators to stump grinders and utility track loaders, sellers on MachineryTrader.com are currently offering all kinds of productivity-enhancing machines straight from the factory. ...
    Case Carves Out New Equipment Category With Launch Of Minotaur DL550 Compact Dozer Loader
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    The manufacturer says the Minotaur handles both dozer and loader work with aplomb, and can use hundreds of attachments that extend its utility even further. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils New 953 Track Loader, Boasting Improved Fuel Economy, Cab & Controls
    Posted On: May 4, 2021
    Designed to replace Cat’s 953K, the new crawler loader has a 160-horsepower Cat C7.1 engine that is U.S. ...
    Liebherr’s LiView System Empowers LR 636 G8 Crawler Loader To Automate Repetitive Motions
    Posted On: April 22, 2021
    Besides automatic raising and lowering of the bucket, the system can set a position to tip the bucket in and out automatically, which can reduce operator fatigue and help new users be more productive. ...
    New Cat 963 Track Loader Replaces 963K & Brings Substantial Productivity Gains
    Posted On: September 1, 2020
    In updating the 963 with a Cat C7.1 engine—said to be up to 10% more fuel efficient while producing 15% more peak torque—the famously yellow brand continues to improve on the track loader’s productivity. ...
    Final Tier 4 Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission On Tap For All-New John Deere 655K & 755K Crawler Loaders
    Posted On: December 17, 2018
    John Deere recently announced all-new versions of its 655K and 755K crawler loaders, building on the K Series with increases in horsepower. ...
    John Deere Puts A Fork In Its Worksite Pro Pallet Forks
    Posted On: March 28, 2018
    Moline, Illinois,-based John Deere, the largest agriculture machinery company in the world, which also manufactures a wide range of construction and forestry machines, just launched its redesigned Worksite Pro Pallet Forks. ...
      Blog Archive
    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. ...
    Read the full blog post
    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. ...
    Read the full blog post
    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. ...
    Read the full blog post
    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. ...
    Read the full blog post
    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. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor
    Posted 5/14/2026
    Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers. ...
    Read the full blog post
    Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline
    Posted 5/7/2026
    According to the latest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used trucks on TruckPaper.com and other Sandhills platforms are down over 20% compared to last year and is continuing a downward trend. ...
    Read the full blog post
    New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency
    Posted 5/1/2026
    The TR6500TX features a tracked undercarriage, a large hopper, a digital drum angle readout and a full-function remote control to help optimize jobsite productivity and efficiency. ...
    Read the full blog post
    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 4/30/2026
    Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app. ...
    Read the full blog post
    2026 Q1 Dealer Survey: Prices Rise While Margins Slip In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 4/20/2026
    Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence have partnered to deliver new quarterly reports and quick overview videos on the construction equipment market. ...
    Read the full blog post