AuctionTime Excavators Blog Archive

    Caterpillar’s New 301 CR Micro Excavator Delivers More Lifting Power In Tight Spaces
    Posted On: October 12, 2026
    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. ...
    Case Launches 3-Ton CX30D, CX34D & CX38D D-Series Mini Excavators
    Posted On: June 29, 2026
    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. ...
    New Holland Charges Into CONEXPO-CON/AGG With C314X & E25X Electric Mini Machines
    Posted On: March 6, 2026
    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. ...
    New Holland Construction Completes In-House D-Series Mini Excavators Line With 5 New Models
    Posted On: February 26, 2026
    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 308 CR Fixed Boom Mini Excavator Brings Reduced Tailswing, More Power To Its Weight Class
    Posted On: January 23, 2026
    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. ...
    Case Brings Get-More-Done Lineup Of Compact Equipment & Technology To Equip Expo 2025
    Posted On: October 20, 2025
    Case is featuring its equipment and digital solutions at booth 7216, and select units will be available to demo at outdoor area 7546D through Friday, October 24, in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
    New Komatsu PC220LC-12 & PC220LCi-12 Excavators Deliver More Power, Comfort & Smart Tech
    Posted On: September 12, 2025
    Komatsu has introduced the PC220LC-12 and PC220LCi-12, new midsize excavators in the 21- to 24-ton class, designed for residential and commercial land-clearing, earthwork, and more. ...
    Auction Values Trending Up For Medium-Duty Used Construction Equipment
    Posted On: June 24, 2025
    May data shows auction values trending up for used medium-duty construction equipment on MachineryTrader.com and other Sandhills Global platforms. ...
    Volvo Reveals New, Fuel-Saving 26- To 50-Ton Hybrid Excavators
    Posted On: March 7, 2025
    Volvo's new EC260 Hybrid, EC300 Hybrid, EC370 Hybrid, EC400 Hybrid, and EC500 Hybrid crawler excavators capture “free” energy to reduce fuel costs by up to 20% and emissions by up to 15%. ...
    New Holland Introduces Its First Midi Excavator, The E70D
    Posted On: September 10, 2024
    New Holland's first-ever midi excavator, the E70D has a 168.1-inch dig depth and 180-inch dump height but is compact enough for use in tight spaces. ...
    Komatsu To Showcase Electrification Solutions At MINExpo 2024
    Posted On: August 27, 2024
    Komatsu is excited to introduce the industry to its latest electrification solutions at MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 24 to 26. ...
    Komatsu Brings 4 New Demolition Excavators To North America
    Posted On: August 5, 2024
    Komatsu’s PC290LC-11, PC360LC-11, and PC490LC-11 straight-boom demolition excavators and the PC490HRD-11 high-reach model are now available. ...
    Newest Volvo Midsize & Large Excavators Offer Better Fuel Economy & Operator Comfort
    Posted On: June 21, 2024
    Volvo's newest medium and large crawler excavators for North America excel in fuel efficiency, creature comforts, advanced controls, a better human-machine interface, higher productivity, and safety upgrades. ...
    New 5.5-Ton Case CX50D Mini Excavator Can Handle Pools & Other Larger Landscaping Jobs
    Posted On: May 14, 2024
    The new Case CX50D mini excavator with zero tailswing can work up close to buildings and handle challenging landscaping tasks, including brush cutting and pool excavation. ...
    55-Ton Volvo EC500 Demolition Excavator Has More Reach Than Standard Models
    Posted On: April 10, 2024
    Volvo’s EC500 Straight Boom demolition excavator has 30% more reach than standard models, a well-protected cabin, superior stability, and enhanced visibility. ...
    Caterpillar 330 Straight Boom Medium Excavator Takes Aim At Low-Level Demolition
    Posted On: April 4, 2024
    The new Caterpillar 330 Straight Boom excavator demolishes 3-story buildings with a 40.9-foot vertical reach and supports hammers, grapples, pulverizers, and other Cat demolition attachments. ...
    Versatile Komatsu PC490HRD-11 Demolition Excavator Makes North American Debut
    Posted On: April 2, 2024
    The Komatsu PC490HRD-11 is a large, versatile demolition excavator that provides six working arrangements and a boom extension. ...
    Volvo CE To Show Off New EC37 & ECR40 Mini Excavators At The ARA Show
    Posted On: February 1, 2024
    Volvo Construction Equipment aims to showcase its new 3.9-ton EC37 and 4.4-ton ECR40 mini excavators at the ARA Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, from February 18 to 21. ...
    Case Introduces New Subcompact Landscaping Equipment At Equipment Expo
    Posted On: October 24, 2023
    Case launched new subcompact landscaping equipment including the TL100 stand-on mini track skid steer, the SL22EV electric and SL12TR telescopic small wheel loaders, and the CX25EV electric and CX42D zero-overhang mini excavators. ...
    Bobcat Unveils New E40 Mini Excavator, Renames Other 3- To 5-Ton Models
    Posted On: October 12, 2023
    Bobcat recently added the new 4.59-ton E40 mini excavator to product lineup and updated the model names for the other models in its 3- to 5-ton range to better reflect their size and performance within the industry. ...
    Kobelco Introduces 42-Ton SK380SRLC-7 Short-Radius Excavator To The North American Market
    Posted On: August 18, 2023
    Part of Kobelco’s SR Series, the 84,700-pound unit has a compact design and a long digging reach. ...
    275-Ton Liebherr R 9300 Mining Excavator To Enter Production In 2024
    Posted On: July 6, 2023
    A pre-production model of the massive digger passed a rigorous testing regimen in Indonesia with flying colors, averaging 486 hours of operation per month and an average availability of 94%, Liebherr says. ...
    Komatsu Makes PC130LC-11 Long-Carriage Excavator Stronger & More Efficient
    Posted On: June 26, 2023
    The manufacturer says the updated digger can lift up to 20% more and uses as much as 12% less fuel. ...
    Develon (Formerly Doosan) Rolls Out New DX1000LC-7 110-Ton Crawler Excavator
    Posted On: April 28, 2023
    The new excavator is designed for use in pit, quarry, and aggregate applications as well as in heavy construction and infrastructure projects. ...
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    Big Equipment, Small Tools & More Up For Bid November 11
    Posted 11/5/2026
    Explore AuctionTime.com auctions closing November 11, 2026, featuring combines, harvesting equipment, dump trucks, trailers, tools, tires, and more. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 11/2/2026
    Learn about the latest Sandhills features, including the new VIP+ Dashboard inventory overview, the Sandhills System business system, and My Consignments. ...
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    Mini Skid Steers, Pickups, Farm Equipment & Power Units Highlight Auctions Closing November 4
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Consignment auctions closing November 4, 2026, on AuctionTime.com offer bidders opportunities to compete for dozens of construction equipment units, attachments, generators, pickup trucks, power units, and more. ...
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    Equipmentfacts Brings The Local Auction Ring To The World
    Posted 10/28/2026
    Live auctions used to have limited reach and a local pool of bidders, but Equipmentfacts’ simulcasting technology opens live auctions to bidders everywhere. ...
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    Extend Your Sales Reach To Canada & Latin America With MarketBook
    Posted 10/27/2026
    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. ...
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    Get Precise Asset Valuations With Value Insight Portal (VIP)
    Posted 10/26/2026
    VIP is a publicly available, mobile-friendly tool offering the industry’s most accurate valuations for construction equipment, farm machinery, commercial trucks, and trailers. ...
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    Fast Track Iron Dealer Network Unlocks Wholesale & Exclusive Benefits
    Posted 10/23/2026
    Sandhills’ Fast Track Iron dealer network offers wholesale buying and selling, valuable information on asset listings, and exclusive sales tools. ...
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    Compete For Sleeper Trucks, Construction Equipment, Trailers & More In Consignment Sales Closing October 28
    Posted 10/22/2026
    Explore consignment sales on AuctionTime ending October 28, 2026, to find sleeper trucks, construction equipment, trailers, and more. ...
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    Sell With Industry-Leading Sales Platforms Truck Paper & MDTrader
    Posted 10/21/2026
    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. ...
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    Sell On Your Own Terms With Standalone Timed Auctions
    Posted 10/21/2026
    Standalone timed auctions on AuctionTime let you customize the date, time, and pace of your auction to more effectively reach your target buyers. ...
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