Machinery Trader Vertical Drills Blog Archive

    Vermeer Announces Automated Point-To-Point System For PD10R Remote Control Pile Driver
    Posted On: March 30, 2022
    The new optional feature uses onboard GPS to automatically travel and align itself to the next pile, reducing the number of operator inputs by eight and simplifying new operator training. ...
    Australia’s Stark Drilling Receives Custom-Configured Schramm T450 Series Drill Rig
    Posted On: November 10, 2021
    Managing Director Courtney Henness, a 30-year drilling industry veteran, chose the T450 based on decades of experience with Schramm equipment. ...
    Komatsu Debuts ZR122 Blasthole Drill With Productivity-Enhancing Features
    Posted On: September 28, 2021
    Komatsu says that the ZR122 can increase drilling time by up to 12%, cut maintenance costs by up to 10%, and enhance availability by 2 to 5%. ...
    Sandvik’s Top Hammer XL Drills Up To 7-Inch Holes Using Half The Fuel Of A Down-The-Hole Rig
    Posted On: March 30, 2021
    The new surface drilling system has proven in more than 62 miles of testing to reduce fuel usage by 50% compared with the down-the-hole drilling method. ...
    Vermeer Expands Pile Driver Lineup With Compact PD5 & PD5R, Designed For Smaller Solar Installation Projects & More
    Posted On: October 30, 2020
    The new vertical drills offer similar features and functionality as Vermeer’s PD10 and PD10R pile drivers but are lighter and more compact, providing more convenient transport and greater jobsite flexibility. ...
    Vermeer Goes Compact With PD5 & PD5R Pile Drivers, Cites Market Growth Due To Solar Installations
    Posted On: October 29, 2019
    The compact, lightweight vertical drills are powered by a Cat 49-horsepower Tier 4 Final diesel engine; the PD5R adds the convenience of a full-featured wireless remote. ...
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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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