Machinery Trader Vacuum Excavators Blog Archive

    Vermeer Takes The Wraps Off Its Next-Generation VX75 Trailer Vacuum Excavator
    Posted On: October 18, 2023
    Vermeer’s 74.3-horsepower, next-generation VX75 trailer vacuum excavator brings popular features to potholing, horizontal drilling fluid management, microtrenching dust containment, air and sewer jetting, and other utility work. ...
    Vermeer Re-Engineers Its VXT600 Vacuum Excavator With More Debris Capacity, Lighter Weight
    Posted On: October 18, 2023
    Vermeer redesigned its VXT600 truck-mounted vacuum excavator for a lighter weight of 40,000 pounds and a greater load capacity of 12 cubic yards; the manufacturer also incorporated popular features of its VXT300. ...
    Vermeer QuickDig Wand Nozzle Speeds Up Vacuum Excavator Jobs, Extends Working Time
    Posted On: January 20, 2023
    The manufacturer says QuickDig can work up to 35% more efficiently than a traditional rotary nozzle for potholing, daylighting, slot trenching, piling holes, and other digging jobs. ...
    Vermeer Teams Up With Vacuum X-Traction Products For VXT500 Vacuum Excavators
    Posted On: February 21, 2020
    The newest member of Vermeer’s vacuum excavator lineup is the first product of the company’s partnership with Vacuum X-Traction Products Inc. of Fort Morgan, Colorado. ...
    Ditch Witch Launches Inexpensive HX30G Vacuum Excavator
    Posted On: December 13, 2019
    The HX30G is suitable for small- to medium-sized excavation tasks and non-hazardous cleanup jobs, and has a low-profile, narrow-framed design but retains good ground clearance. ...
    Vermeer Introduces XR2 Vacuum Excavator With Onboard Shaker Deck For Separating Liquids & Solids
    Posted On: October 7, 2019
    Vermeer’s new XR2 vacuum excavator is, according to Vermeer, the industry’s first model with a shaker deck for separating liquids and solids in order to improve efficiency and reduce expenses. ...
    Ditch Witch Offers Certified Training Program For Vacuum Excavator Operators
    Posted On: June 28, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently introduced a certified training program designed to educate vacuum excavator operators about safety and performance best practices. ...
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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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