Machinery Trader Scrap Processing And Demolition Equipment Blog Archive

    55-Ton Volvo EC500 Demolition Excavator Has More Reach Than Standard Models
    Posted On: April 10, 2024
    Volvo’s EC500 Straight Boom demolition excavator has 30% more reach than standard models, a well-protected cabin, superior stability, and enhanced visibility. ...
    Caterpillar 330 Straight Boom Medium Excavator Takes Aim At Low-Level Demolition
    Posted On: April 4, 2024
    The new Caterpillar 330 Straight Boom excavator demolishes 3-story buildings with a 40.9-foot vertical reach and supports hammers, grapples, pulverizers, and other Cat demolition attachments. ...
    Caterpillar Reveals MH3050 Next-Generation Material Handler
    Posted On: April 27, 2023
    The MH3050’s enhanced electrohydraulic system is engineered for faster cycle times to handle more material per shift. ...
    Liebherr Showcases LH 30 M & LH 60 M Industry Litronic Scrap Handlers At ConExpo 2023
    Posted On: March 27, 2023
    The 190-horsepower material handlers share a number of matching Liebherr components for efficiency’s sake. ...
    Volvo Introduces EC300E Straight Boom Demolition Excavator
    Posted On: March 1, 2023
    The manufacturer also introduced its innovative Lifting Mode for Multi Demolition Boom solution, which obviates the need for a separate crane on the jobsite. ...
    Liebherr Announces 5-Tine GMM 50-5 Grab For Recycling & Scrap-Handling Duties
    Posted On: May 27, 2022
    The manufacturer listened to feedback from real-world users and designed the GMM 50-5 for durability and high load capacity. ...
    Doosan To Highlight 30-Ton DX225MH-5 Material Handler At ISRI Show In Las Vegas
    Posted On: March 1, 2022
    “Our customers can activate the material handler’s Smart Power Control feature to enhance machine efficiency while maintaining productivity,” says Aaron Kleingartner, product and dealer marketing manager for Doosan Infracore North America. ...
    New Caterpillar 340 UHD Excavator Has Sufficient Reach For 8-Floor Structures
    Posted On: November 9, 2021
    The newest Cat demolition machine provides greater vertical reach as well as enhanced flexibility for working with a wider array of fronts and attachments. ...
    Caterpillar Replaces 330D & 345 C Material Handlers With New MH3250 & MH3260, Improving Fuel Efficiency & Operating Costs
    Posted On: April 14, 2021
    One refinement, Cat’s new variable-gauge undercarriage, retracts for easier transportation to and from jobsites, and extends to provide greater stability when it’s time to work. ...
    All-New Volvo CE EW200E Material Handler & Revised EW240E Designed To Tackle Waste & Recycling Applications
    Posted On: January 12, 2021
    The material handlers’ cabs raise more than 16 ft (4.8 m) from the ground for better visibility, and Volvo factory-installs auxiliary circuits to support sorting grabs and orange-peel grapples. ...
    Caterpillar’s MH3040 Material Handler Cuts Fuel & Maintenance Costs, Speeds Up Cycle Times
    Posted On: June 15, 2020
    The new machine for scrap and millyard applications boasts up to 25% lower fuel consumption and 20% lower maintenance costs than its predecessor, the model M325D LMH. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    The MarketBook Canada and MarketBook Latin America platforms connect farm and construction equipment and truck and trailer sellers and buyers through proven regional print publications and localized websites. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/26/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Optimism Wavers In Construction Equipment Market
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence present a video about their latest survey of new and used construction equipment dealers with their market outlook for 2026 Q3 and next year, including what they’re seeing in inventory and demand trends. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Together, Truck Paper and MDTrader work hand in hand with Sandhills sales tools and services to serve as an integral part of successful truck sales. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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    Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money
    Posted 10/16/2026
    If you bought construction equipment and put it to use in the 2026 calendar year, the section 179 tax deduction could help you write off and recover some of those costs. ...
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    Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage
    Posted 10/14/2026
    Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions. ...
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    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Caterpillar’s new 301 CR micro excavator combines a compact footprint with improved lifting capacity, digging performance, and operating speed compared to its predecessor, the Cat 300.9D. ...
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