AuctionTime Crawler Loaders Blog Archive

    Caterpillar 973 Track Loader Is Bigger, More Efficient & More Productive
    Posted On: April 17, 2024
    Updates to the new Cat 973 Track Loader, which Caterpillar says is the industry’s largest crawler loader, include a 10% enhancement in fuel efficiency when operating the machine in Auto Mode. ...
    Case Utility Plus Backhoe Loader Among Rental Tools & Equipment On Display At ARA Show
    Posted On: February 16, 2024
    Case Construction Equipment will showcase new tools for rental companies and equipment released in 2023, including the Utility Plus backhoe loader and the telescopic SL12 TR small articulated loader at The ARA Show. ...
    Case Carves Out New Equipment Category With Launch Of Minotaur DL550 Compact Dozer Loader
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    The manufacturer says the Minotaur handles both dozer and loader work with aplomb, and can use hundreds of attachments that extend its utility even further. ...
    Caterpillar Unveils New 953 Track Loader, Boasting Improved Fuel Economy, Cab & Controls
    Posted On: May 4, 2021
    Designed to replace Cat’s 953K, the new crawler loader has a 160-horsepower Cat C7.1 engine that is U.S. ...
    New Cat 963 Track Loader Replaces 963K & Brings Substantial Productivity Gains
    Posted On: September 1, 2020
    In updating the 963 with a Cat C7.1 engine—said to be up to 10% more fuel efficient while producing 15% more peak torque—the famously yellow brand continues to improve on the track loader’s productivity. ...
    Final Tier 4 Engine, Hydrostatic Transmission On Tap For All-New John Deere 655K & 755K Crawler Loaders
    Posted On: December 17, 2018
    John Deere recently announced all-new versions of its 655K and 755K crawler loaders, building on the K Series with increases in horsepower. ...
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    Economic Uncertainty Extending Sales Cycles in Used Heavy Equipment Market
    Posted 9/4/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show continued inventory decreases for used heavy-duty construction equipment on MachineryTrader.com and other Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Massey Ferguson Introduces N-Series Split/Narrow Row Planter At 2026 Farm Progress Show
    Posted 9/2/2026
    Massey Ferguson’s new N-Series planters combine proven technology, flexible performance, and straightforward ownership to help farmers maximize productivity and achieve better results in the field. ...
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    High-Performance XPower Wheel Loaders From Liebherr At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 9/2/2026
    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. ...
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    Fendt Launches 1100 Vario MT Gen2 Track Tractor, Momentum 80-Foot Planter & 300 Vario Gen5 At 2026 Farm Progress Show
    Posted 9/1/2026
    Three groundbreaking products, including Fendt's first global tractor launch in the U.S., underscore Fendt’s commitment to the North American market. ...
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    Inventory Management Lets You Enter Data Once, Sync Everywhere
    Posted 8/27/2026
    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. ...
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    UCC Search Lets You Look Up Lien Records Before You Buy
    Posted 8/26/2026
    UCC Search makes it simple to look up Uniform Commercial Code filings for a business or person before you buy from them. ...
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    Kuhn Krause Gladiator XL 1210
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Kuhn North America is pleased to introduce the Gladiator XL 1210, a commercial-grade, 24-row strip-till toolbar engineered for high-capacity performance. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 8/26/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new inventory Quick Add tool, a 120-day no-payment financing offer from Currency, and more. ...
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    Case IH Expands Nutri-Tiller 1000 Series With New 16-Row Configuration
    Posted 8/18/2026
    Built to create a consistent, agronomically correct strip that promotes strong emergence and yield potential, Case IH’s Nutri-Tiller 1000 series continues to evolve to meet the needs of today's producers. ...
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    Sell Farm Machinery At Auction & Wholesale With AuctionTime, Equipmentfacts & Pre-AuctionTime
    Posted 7/29/2026
    In addition to multiple world-class retail sales platforms like TractorHouse, Sandhills offers dealers other avenues to sell agricultural equipment and more via auction, wholesale, or a combination of all three. ...
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