Machinery Trader Trenchers Blog Archive

    New Ditch Witch RT70 Ride-On Trencher Built For Navigating Tight Jobsites
    Posted On: September 16, 2021
    With a narrow, 73-inch-wide footprint and easy compatibility with a long list of attachments, the newest Ditch Witch is designed to be electric utility and fiber contractors’ utility infielder. ...
    Deere Announces New TC36 & TC48 Trencher Attachments For Skid Steers
    Posted On: June 15, 2020
    The manufacturer says the new attachments were designed with lighter-duty agricultural, landscaping, and construction tasks (as well as the rental market) in mind. ...
    Ditch Witch Offers New Certified Training Modules For Skid Steers, Trenchers & Drilling Attachments
    Posted On: May 8, 2020
    The new modules offer training for both walk-behind and ride-on trenchers, stand-on skid steers, and the Roto Witch drilling attachment. ...
    Ditch Witch RT80 Ride-on Trencher Reimagined For Urban Utility Work
    Posted On: November 25, 2019
    The new, slimmer trencher is ready to work in tight urban areas and, thanks its ability to switch between wheels and tracks at the jobsite, can operate in any weather and terrain conditions. ...
    Toro Adds New TRX-250 & TRX-300 To TRX Family Of Walk-Behind Trenchers
    Posted On: August 21, 2019
    The newest TRX trenchers come with Toro’s Intelli-Trench technology, which the company says eliminates the need for constant manual adjustments of traction controls. ...
    Vermeer RTX1250i2 Tractor Makes Setup, Utility Installation Easier
    Posted On: February 11, 2019
    In case you missed it late last year, Vermeer’s new RTX1250i2 is a ride-on tractor for utility installation. ...
    Trencor Introduces Tier 4 Final Emissions-Compliant T14-54/617
    Posted On: August 10, 2018
    The new trencher is the first major upgrade to the company’s 1400 series since its introduction more than 20 years ago. ...
    Ditch Witch Launches The Mother Of All Trenchers
    Posted On: August 2, 2018
    The HT275 is the biggest trencher the company has ever built, and is capable of digging trenches up to 10 feet deep and 26 inches wide. ...
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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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    Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System
    Posted 10/12/2026
    The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system. ...
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    Inventory Levels & Values Fall For Used Construction Equipment
    Posted 10/12/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms. ...
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