Machinery Trader Remote Control Blog Archive

Volvo Tests World’s First Remotely Controlled High-Lift Wheel Loader Over 5G In Sweden

Posted On: March 3, 2022

The Volvo L180HHL loader is equipped with various cameras and sensors to give its remote pilots the necessary views and data to run the machine. ...

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Caterpillar Extends Its Command Remote Control System To 79-Ton 374 And 104-Ton 395 Excavators

Posted On: November 17, 2021

The Cat Command technology allows remote control of the machine either on-site with a direct line-of-sight (LOS), or non-line-of-sight (NLOS) control from an indoor location that can be many miles away. ...

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Remote Operation Now Available For Caterpillar’s D5, D6 & D7 Medium Dozers

Posted On: November 16, 2021

The next-generation dozers are remote-ready from the factory with Command components built into both the electronic and hydraulic systems; owners need only install a few additional parts to make the system fully operational. ...

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Caterpillar Command For Excavating Now Supported On Six Excavators

Posted On: August 9, 2021

The remote control system lets operators take command of their excavators from a safe distance on the jobsite or from miles away, opening possibilities for experienced operators to work on several jobsites from a single location. ...

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2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Construction Equipment Sales Improve, But Dealers Stay Wary

Posted 7/21/2026

Hear the latest sentiment on the construction equipment market straight from heavy machinery dealers, in our newest Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence video. ...

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What's New At Sandhills Global

Posted 7/17/2026

Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...

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U.S. Construction Machinery Inventory Rises As Values Decline In June

Posted 7/10/2026

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...

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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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