AuctionTime Cat Blog Archive

    Caterpillar Expands Mini Hydraulic Excavator Line With New 6-Ton Class 306 CR
    Posted On: October 16, 2019
    Caterpillar’s first mini excavator in the weight class, the 55.9-horsepower 306 CR has a lift capacity of up to 7,839 pounds and a 9.8-foot radius. ...
    Caterpillar Upgrades PM600 & PM800 Series Half-Lane Cold Planers
    Posted On: October 4, 2019
    Caterpillar has announced a variety of enhancements for its PM620, PM622, PM820, PM822, and PM825 half-lane cold planers. ...
    Cat Updates 950M Through 982M Wheel Loaders For Better Comfort & Payload Management
    Posted On: February 27, 2019
    Caterpillar has announced a product update package for its M Series of medium-sized wheel loaders such as the 950M, 962M, 966M, 972M, 980M, and 982M. ...
    Caterpillar To Showcase 64 Machines At bauma 2019
    Posted On: February 7, 2019
    In its 9,000-square-meter exhibit at the bauma trade show in Munich this April, Caterpillar will show off 20 new machines and 44 others, including fully electric and diesel-electric hybrid models. ...
    Caterpillar Launches Next Generation 36-Ton Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: December 14, 2018
    Caterpillar has released new 336 and 336 GC crawler excavators, both in the 36-ton class and intended to provide more efficiency and lower operating costs. ...
    The D6 XE: Cat Claims World’s First High Drive, Electric Drive Dozer Title
    Posted On: December 12, 2018
    Caterpillar has unveiled its first high drive, electric drive crawler dozer, the Cat D6 XE, which the manufacturer says offers increased agility and reduced emissions. ...
    Meet Caterpillar’s New 440 & 450 Loader Backhoes
    Posted On: November 28, 2018
    Caterpillar’s new 440 and 450 center pivot loader backhoes offer greater lifting capacity, higher breakout force ratings, better operator comfort, and redesigned single-tilt loader arms. ...
    Caterpillar Introduces New Cat 330 & 330 GC Next Generation Excavators
    Posted On: November 20, 2018
    The new Cat 330 and Cat 330 GC Next Generation excavators offer better fuel efficiency compared to previous models. ...
    Caterpillar Celebrates The Production Of Its 40,000th Large Dozer
    Posted On: November 9, 2018
    Caterpillar recently celebrated the production of its 40,000th Cat large dozer, a lineup that consists of the D9, D10, and D11, with an event in East Peoria, Illinois, on October 25. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils Fresh Utility Compactors
    Posted On: March 9, 2018
    Caterpillar, one of the world’s top construction and mining equipment manufacturers, just released a pair of new utility compactors. ...
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    Auctions Closing June 17 Feature Pickups, Day Cab Trucks, Forklifts & More
    Posted 6/16/2026
    Read our blog post to view consignment sales on AuctionTime.com ending June 17, 2026, offering construction and lift machines, pickups, and more. ...
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    Bid On Tractors, UTVs, Farm Implements & More In Auctions Closing June 10
    Posted 6/5/2026
    Consignment auctions closing June 10 on AuctionTime.com offer a wide range of farm equipment from industry leaders such as John Deere, Massey Ferguson, and Demco, as well as used forklifts, UTVs, landscaping trailers, trucks, feed grinders, and more. ...
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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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    Powerful Online Wholesale & Auction Platforms Reach A Global Pool Of Truck Buyers
    Posted 6/2/2026
    Pre-AuctionTime, AuctionTime, and Equipmentfacts are the premier wholesale and auction platforms, providing unmatched exposure and profitable results. ...
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    Bid On Vintage Tractors, Antique Trucks, Directional Drills & More In Auctions Closing June 3
    Posted 6/1/2026
    AuctionTime.com consignment auctions ending June 3, 2026, feature dozens of vintage to later model tractors, as well as a variety of construction and livestock machinery, attachments, and trailers. ...
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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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    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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    Late-Model Tractor, Skid Steers, Work Trucks & More Up For Bidding In Consignment Sales Closing May 20
    Posted 5/12/2026
    Consignment auctions closing May 20, 2026, on AuctionTime.com offer bidders an attractive range of farm machinery, construction equipment, semi-, farm, and utility trailers, pickups, work trucks, and more. ...
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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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