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Crawler Excavators Lead October Price Declines 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.

Pre-AuctionTime Provides A Nothing-To-Lose, Everything-To-Gain Approach To Auctions

Pre-AuctionTime lets sellers advertise assets at retail and wholesale ahead of the scheduled auction date and evaluate offers from interested buyers as they roll in.

Used Truck & Trailer Inventory Down In October As Semi-Trailer Auction Values Jump Nearly 20%

The newest Sandhills Global market reports, which cover October data for used trucks and equipment on TruckPaper.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, and other Sandhills platforms, underscore inventory declines across most market segments.

What's New At Sandhills Global

Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments.

Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World

Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere.

Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook

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.

Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits

Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools.

Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)

VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers.

2026 Q3 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence Dealer Survey: Optimism Wavers In Construction Equipment Market

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.

Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader

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.

Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions

Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers.

Did You Buy Heavy Equipment In 2026? The Section 179 Tax Deduction Could Save You Money

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.

Use Real-World Auction Results From Auction Values To Your Advantage

Mispricing assets can be costly, which is why auctioneers, dealers, and other sellers rely on Auction Values for making data-backed pricing decisions.

Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces

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.

Run Your Business Like A Well-Oiled Machine With The New Sandhills System

The new Sandhills System lets dealers quote and invoice, manage rentals, and monitor incoming leads, and it comes with a complete CRM system.

Inventory Levels & Values Fall For Used Construction Equipment

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

AuctionTime Is The Online Auction Platform For Year-End ROI

AuctionTime.com is the preferred venue for end-of-the-year sales of construction equipment, farm machinery, trucks, and more, with cross-platform marketing.

Sandhills Sees Optimism in the Farm Equipment Market as Corn Prices Rise During Harvest Season

Find the latest construction equipment, farm machinery, truck, and trailer market news with Sandhills Global's September market reports.

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 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence 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 Sandhills Global-Bloomberg Intelligence 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.