Machinery Trader Blog

Used Heavy Machinery Inventory Levels Down Compared To Last Year

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Economic Uncertainty Extending Sales Cycles in Used Heavy Equipment Market

New Sandhills Global market reports show continued inventory decreases for used heavy-duty construction equipment on MachineryTrader.com and other Sandhills platforms.

High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026

At this year’s steinexpo, the international demonstration trade fair for the raw materials and construction materials industry, Liebherr will showcase two high-performance XPower wheel loaders.

Inventory Management Lets You Enter Data Once, Sync Everywhere

Inventory Management is your single point of data entry for every machine, truck, aircraft, RV, trailer, heifer, bass boat—everything you’d like to sell on a Sandhills Global platform.

UCC Search Lets You Look Up Lien Records Before You Buy

UCC Search makes it simple to look up Uniform Commercial Code filings for a business or person before you buy from them.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more.

Heavy-Duty Trucks Racking Up More Mileage While Used Truck Inventory Levels Continue to Fall

Inventory levels of used day cab and sleeper trucks continued to decline in July, with overall used heavy-duty truck inventory 36% lower than last year.

Used Construction Machinery Inventory Shows Slight Monthly Gains But Still Lower Than Year-Ago Levels

Watch the July Sandhills Global used construction equipment market report video for the latest on inventory, auction values, and asking prices.

MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East

Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling construction equipment across the Middle East.

2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Construction Equipment Sales Improve, But Dealers Stay Wary

Hear the latest sentiment on the construction equipment market straight from heavy machinery dealers, in our newest Machinery Trader and Bloomberg Intelligence video.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more.

U.S. Construction Machinery Inventory Rises As Values Decline In June

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets

New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June.

Case Launches 3-Ton CX30D, CX34D & CX38D D-Series Mini Excavators

Case has launched its new CX30D, CX34D, and CX38D 3-ton mini excavators with zero-tailswing maneuverability, attachment-ready hydraulics, compact transportability, and 24.4-horsepower performance.

US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels See Significant Year-Over-Year Dip

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest Sandhills features and news, including the new Bloomberg/Sandhills dealer survey, the new parts hub, Hot Lists, and more.

Used Construction Equipment Rentals Remain Strong as Sales Cool

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.

Find Parts & Components Easier Than Ever On MachineryTrader.com

MachineryTrader.com’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the components and parts you need faster and easier than ever before.

Liebherr Debuts Generation 8 Material Handlers At IFAT 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.

US Construction Equipment Inventory Levels & Values Recede

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Bobcat Introduces Rental-Ready PA375V Portable Air Compressor

Bobcat’s new PA375V portable air compressor combines reliable air output, simplified service access, and long runtime for rental environments, contractors, and utility customers.

Used Truck Fleets Continue to Age Amidst Ongoing Inventory Decline

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.

New Vermeer TR6500TX Trommel Screen With Tracks For Enhanced Jobsite Mobility & Efficiency

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.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms, including TruckPaper.com’s new trailer model names and BoatHarbor.com’s new mobile app.

2026 Q1 Dealer Survey: Prices Rise While Margins Slip In Construction Equipment Market

Sandhills Global and Bloomberg Intelligence have partnered to deliver new quarterly reports and quick overview videos on the construction equipment market.

Used Loader Backhoe, Skid Steer & Mini Excavator Inventory Levels Shrink

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices

According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward.

Machinery Trader Is Your Used Construction Equipment Guide

When you’re in the market for new or used construction equipment, there’s no better place to start looking than MachineryTrader.com.

AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers

Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale.

Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI

Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. Its equipment lifecycle approach has multiple sales avenues and tools for the best results.

Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System

Activate OS (ActivateOS.com) is an all-in-one equipment management platform used by dealers, heavy equipment fleet o\wners, and rental companies to track assets, automate inspections, and unlock new revenue streams for parts and service.

Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance

CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months.

VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools

The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools.

Sandhills Global Retail Platforms Connect Buyers & Sellers Across Industries

Read our post to learn how Sandhills Global’s retail platforms connect buyers and sellers of trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, and more.

Aerial Titans Is Focusing On The Right Customers With Sandhills Platforms

Aerial Titans uses the focus of LiftsToday and the reach of Machinery Trader and other Sandhills platforms to sell its telehandlers, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.

Construction Machinery Values Show Signs Of Growth

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Target Retail, Wholesale & Auction Buyers Simultaneously With Pre-AuctionTime

Read our post to learn how Pre-AuctionTime enables sellers to advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the planned auction date.

Quality Used Machinery Inventory Shrinks As Equipment Shifts Into Rental Fleets

According to the newest Sandhills Global market reports, inventory levels of used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms are trending down across all markets except for forklifts.

New Holland Charges Into CONEXPO-CON/AGG With C314X & E25X Electric Mini Machines

New Holland is expanding its electric equipment lineup with the new 2.5-ton E25X mini excavator and C314X mini track loader, both of which will debut at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show taking place March 3 to 7 in Las Vegas.

Capitalize On Growing Demand For Rental Equipment With RentalYard

If you're looking to maximize rental demand for your equipment, start listing rentals today with RentalYard to reach local and global renters via biweekly magazines and a newly overhauled website.

What’s New At Sandhills Global

Get the latest news about updates to Sandhills platforms and apps for auction management, wholesale equipment sales, charter aircraft, vocational trucks, boats for sale, and more.

FR8Star Simplifies Shipping For Heavy-Haul & Oversized Loads

Read our blog post for more on using FR8Star to get free shipping quotes for heavy equipment, oversized and overweight machinery, and other loads.

Machinery Trader & Sandhills Helping Kleis Equipment LLC Expand Its Footprint

Read our blog post for more about how Machinery Trader advertising and other Sandhills products are helping Kleis Equipment LLC expand its footprint.

New Holland Construction Completes In-House D-Series Mini Excavators Line With 5 New Models

The new diesel machines will be part of a family that includes two electric options, the E15X and E25X, bringing the total number of D-Series models to nine.

Caterpillar’s 6015 Mining Shovel: More Tons Per Year, Not More Cost Per Ton

Caterpillar’s redesigned 6015 mining shovel targets lower cost per ton with 5.5%+ fuel savings, greater uptime, standard bucket linkage autolube, and a more durable undercarriage and slew bearing.

Bobcat Launches New Lithium-Ion Battery Packs For Ride-On Electric Forklifts

Bobcat’s new 48- and 80-volt lithium-ion battery packs for Class I cushion tire, pneumatic-tire, and three-wheel electric forklifts have 50% faster charging, IP65 durability, and cold-weather support.

Loader Backhoes Driving Inventory Drops, Value Gains In Used Construction Equipment Market

Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used construction equipment on Sandhills platforms.

Despite Inventory & Price Drops, Dealers Cautiously Optimistic About Used Equipment & Truck Markets

Dealers are expressing some optimism in the used construction equipment, farm machinery, and commercial truck and trailer markets, despite a mix of trends.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Find out about the latest additions to Sandhills platforms and apps, including VIP+ (formerly FleetEvaluator) and free Facebook Marketplace export features.

Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom Mini Excavator Brings Reduced Tailswing, More Power To Its Weight Class

The new Caterpillar 308 CR Fixed Boom mini excavator brings a reduced tailswing, more power, and greater stability working over the side to the 8-ton class with a comfortable cab and assistive technologies.