OilFieldTrader Construction Equipment News Blog Archive

    Caterpillar’s Switchable 50-/60-Hz EU Stage V XQP310 Mobile Generator Set Now Available Worldwide
    Posted On: April 13, 2022
    Available from and supported by the global Cat dealer network, the rental-ready XQP310 is suitable for applications including mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction. ...
    Sandhills Global Market Data Highlights The Equipment Classes & Age Groups Driving Historic Auction Values
    Posted On: March 23, 2021
    With auction values spiking across equipment industries in 2021, the newest market data report from Sandhills Global illustrates the equipment classes and age groups that are fueling year-over-year growth in auction values. ...
    AuctionTime.com Helps Black Star ACA Overcome Logistical Challenges to Sell Huge Puerto Rico Consignment Package for Corteva Agriscience
    Posted On: April 13, 2020
    Despite logistical disruptions and extreme market volatility due to the worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Chicago-based Black Star ACA, LLC sold a huge equipment package based in Puerto Rico in last week’s online-only auctions on AuctionTime.com. ...
    Atlas Copco Brings Stage V Compliance To All But Two Of Its DrillAir Compressors
    Posted On: August 2, 2019
    The updated compressors enjoy a 3 to 4.5% increase in efficiency thanks to new Scania engines. ...
    Genie Boom Lifts, Telehandlers Get Positive Air Shutdown System For Flammable Environments
    Posted On: April 3, 2019
    This factory option is especially useful in settings such as oil refineries and other areas where combustible gases, dust, and other material may be present. ...
    Equipmentfacts Provides Online Bidding For Oilfield Equipment Auction In Texas
    Posted On: March 8, 2019
    Equipmentfacts facilitated online bidding for Superior Energy Auctioneers in a one-day live auction of oilfield equipment held February 20th in Odessa, Texas. ...
    Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System Can Now Run On Private LTE Networks
    Posted On: February 6, 2019
    Komatsu recently announced that its FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) can now operate on private LTE mobile broadband networks. ...
    Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System Hits 2 Billion-Ton Milestone
    Posted On: December 11, 2018
    Komatsu’s FrontRunner Autonomous Haulage System has moved over 2 billion tons of surface material since launching in 2008. ...
    Check Out The National NBT45 Mounted Boom Truck Crane
    Posted On: December 11, 2018
    National, a Manitowoc brand, has produced its NBT45 mounted boom truck crane for around eight years, but continues to add new features with each iteration. ...
    Ditch Witch Introduces HDD VR Simulator To Provide Realistic Horizontal Directional Drill Training
    Posted On: November 7, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently introduced what it claims is the construction industry’s first virtual reality simulator aimed at preparing horizontal directional drill operators for safe underground equipment operation. ...
    Sandvik Details Efforts To Help Achieve UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
    Posted On: October 26, 2018
    Sandvik has announced its active support of the 17 goals that make up the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. ...
    Sandvik, A Pioneer In Safe Self-Driving
    Posted On: September 26, 2018
    The mining vehicle manufacturer has been a leader in autonomous vehicle design for many years, and has now given its loaders automated bucket filling, making them even more self-reliant. ...
    Volvo Unveils LX2 Electric Compact Wheel Loader
    Posted On: September 24, 2018
    Volvo Construction Equipment has lifted the curtain on its new LX2 electric compact wheel loader concept at the Volvo Group Innovation Summit in Berlin. ...
    Ditch Witch Unveils JT20XP Directional Drill Package
    Posted On: September 6, 2018
    The company says that together, its JT20XP drill and XP44 mixing system represent “the only drilling system in its class to utilize all on-board horsepower for thrust and rotation.” ...
    Ditch Witch Partners With MetaFLO To Offer SoildState Solidification Reagents
    Posted On: September 4, 2018
    Ditch Witch recently became the exclusive provider of MetaFLO Technologies’ SolidState 2 and SolidState 6 solidification reagents. ...
    Cat Posts Record Q2 Numbers
    Posted On: August 16, 2018
    The company’s sales and revenues for the second quarter of this year totaled $14 billion, up from $11.3 billion in Q2 2017, thanks to strong demand in the oil, gas, and mining sectors. ...
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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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    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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    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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    Used Semi-Trailer Market Improves Despite Downward Truck Market Trends and Rising Fuel Prices
    Posted 4/6/2026
    According to new Sandhills Global market reports, used semi-trailer asking prices and auction values ticked up in March and are trending upward. ...
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    AuctionTime Reaches More Heavy Machinery Buyers
    Posted 3/13/2026
    Read our post to learn how AuctionTime brings more bidders to weekly online auctions through unmatched exposure ahead of the sale. ...
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    Sandhills’ Flexible Sales Strategies Let You Tune Your Approach For The Best ROI
    Posted 3/12/2026
    Sandhills' flexible sales strategies help you sell the way you need to. ...
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    Activate OS Is Your Equipment Management Operating System
    Posted 3/12/2026
    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. ...
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    Get Easy Equipment Financing With CurrencyFinance
    Posted 3/11/2026
    CurrencyFinance’s fast, easy application helps equipment buyers secure financing up to $500,000 with low fixed rates and terms up to 72 months. ...
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    VIP+ Provides Accurate Valuations Plus Dealer Pricing Tools
    Posted 3/11/2026
    The Value Insight Portal+ (VIP+, formerly FleetEvaluator), generates accurate equipment, truck, and trailer valuations plus exclusive dealer pricing tools. ...
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