Machinery Trader Horizontal Drills Blog Archive

Ditch Witch Unveils JT20XP Directional Drill Package

Posted On: September 6, 2018

The company says that together, its JT20XP drill and XP44 mixing system represent “the only drilling system in its class to utilize all on-board horsepower for thrust and rotation.” ...

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Vermeer Unveils A New Horizontal Directional Drill

Posted On: June 4, 2018

Vermeer recently launched its new D40x55DR S3 Navigator, a horizontal directional rock drill featuring Vermeer’s dual rod technology. ...

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Vermeer & Mincon Strike A Deal

Posted On: February 22, 2018

Vermeer and Mincon inked a deal that makes Vermeer dealers the exclusive source for Mincon horizontal directional drilling (HDD) air hammer systems, HDD pull reaming hammers, and HDD support equipment, including HDD support stations and oilers. ...

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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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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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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. ...

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