Machinery Trader Safety Blog Archive

Bobcat Comfort Features Allow Chronic Pain Sufferer To Keep On Excavating

Posted On: April 29, 2019

After facing potentially catastrophic consequences from a spinal injury, contractor Todd Sharp was able to continue working thanks to the comfort features offered on Bobcat’s T650 tracked skid loader. ...

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Sandvik Acquires Wireless Mining Monitoring Supplier Newtrax Of Canada

Posted On: April 23, 2019

Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik has acquired Newtrax, which provides wireless connectivity solutions for monitoring underground mining operations, including worker safety. ...

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Genie’s Lift Guard Contact Alarm Now Available For Scissor, Vertical Mast Lifts

Posted On: March 8, 2019

The Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm, introduced a couple of years ago on the company’s Z- and S-series booms, is now available as a factory option on its GS slab scissor lifts and GR & GRC vertical mast personnel lifts. ...

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Skyjack Emphasizes Focus On Safety With New White Paper

Posted On: March 2, 2018

The Ontario-based lift company recently released a white paper outlining how new ANSI standards for MEWPs will effect lift owners and operators moving forward. ...

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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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