Machinery Trader Motor Graders Blog Archive

    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 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. ...
    Case Introduces 836D & 856D D-Series Motor Graders
    Posted On: July 30, 2024
    Case’s new D-Series 836D and 856D motor graders have a more comfortable cabin, a new touchscreen, refined moldboard control, and a Dual Power engine for greater power in higher gears. ...
    Komatsu GD955-7 Motor Grader Brings Greater Precision & Operator Control
    Posted On: January 31, 2024
    Komatsu has introduced its GD955-7 motor grader to the North America market with a 426-horsepower engine, 18-foot moldboard, and other features that boost productivity and maneuverability and reduce maintenance downtime. ...
    Case Upgrades C-Series Graders With New Electro-Hydraulic Joysticks, Steering Modes
    Posted On: March 2, 2023
    Case’s TwinLift feature allows the right-hand joystick to move both lift cylinders at the same time, making it much easier to adjust the moldboard position or to raise it to maneuver into the next pass while grading a wider slope. ...
    Caterpillar Bringing More Than 70 Machines & Attachments To Bauma 2022
    Posted On: July 15, 2022
    The big construction and mining equipment show is set to take place in Munich, Germany, from October 24th to the 30th. ...
    Caterpillar’s New 120 GC Motor Grader Made For Reliability In Low- & Medium-Duty Applications
    Posted On: November 23, 2021
    Simple operation, a proven design that protects grader components, and a healthy list of options make the grader a likely candidate for government and municipal work, county road maintenance, and finish grading. ...
    John Deere Updates Its GP-Series Motor Graders To Do More Work With Less Downtime
    Posted On: November 12, 2020
    The graders have several new technologies that increase productivity, and now come with Deere’s Premium Circle factory-installed. ...
    CASE Delivers 125 Road Construction & Maintenance Machines To Angola
    Posted On: July 9, 2020
    The African nation purchased 125 roadbuilding and maintaining units from the heavy equipment manufacturer, including 35 backhoe loaders, 35 dozers, 35 motor graders, and 20 crawler excavators. ...
    Caterpillar Launches New Cat 140 GC Motor Grader Designed For Maximum Productivity & Lower Operating Costs
    Posted On: March 20, 2020
    Cat offers four versions of the new grader, including Tier 4 and Stage V models with or without all-wheel drive. ...
    Deere’s Premium Circle Option Reduces Motor Grader Maintenance & Operating Costs
    Posted On: March 6, 2020
    The only required maintenance for the new circle option is grease every 500 hours, and time between gearbox oil changes doubles from 2,000 hours to 4,000. ...
    Caterpillar To Unveil New Machinery, Technologies & Services At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020
    Posted On: January 6, 2020
    The equipment manufacturer will also crown the winner of its Global Operator Challenge at the show in Las Vegas, which is set to take place March 10 to 24. ...
    What To Look For In A Motor Grader
    Posted On: June 19, 2019
    A motor grader is an essential tool for a number of jobs, but as with other equipment types, all graders are not the same. ...
    Komatsu Unveils Tier 4 Final-Certified GD655-7 Motor Grader
    Posted On: March 18, 2019
    The company’s newest grader offers a spacious, well-arranged cab with low-effort controls for maximum operator comfort, even on long work days. ...
    CASE To Bring 10th Annual Rodeo Competition, Machines to bauma 2019
    Posted On: February 11, 2019
    CASE Construction Equipment will be exhibiting 15 machines at the bauma 2019 trade fair coming up on April 8 to 14 in Munich. ...
    CASE To Show Off New Innovations At bauma 2019
    Posted On: February 8, 2019
    The construction equipment manufacturer has made numerous updates to its graders and wheel loaders, and they will be on full display at the event. ...
    CASE Debuts New Motor Graders: The C Series
    Posted On: December 5, 2018
    The first two models in the series, the 836C and 856C, are designed for use in small-to-mid-size grading operations. ...
    Deere Unveils Mastless Grade Control Motor Graders
    Posted On: August 27, 2018
    The company is shipping new G-Series motor graders with integrated, mastless Topcon 3D grade control as a factory option and offering the system as a field kit upgrade for existing machines. ...
    Caterpillar Releases Updated Motor Grader
    Posted On: April 6, 2018
    Caterpillar, one of the world’s top construction and mining equipment manufacturers, just launched the new Cat 24 Motor Grader, a machine specially designed to handle the construction and maintenance of mine roads. ...
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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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