AuctionTime Machine Control Blog Archive

    Komatsu Dozers’ intelligent Machine Control 2.0 Helps Newer Operators Up Their Game
    Posted On: April 6, 2023
    The manufacturer says that the automated dozing features of its D39PXi-24, D51PXi-24, and D71PXi-24 models can boost productivity and precision from mass excavation to finished grading. ...
    Caterpillar Expands Smart Blade Capabilities For Cat Skid Steer & Compact Track Loaders
    Posted On: March 14, 2023
    A new external control kit for GB120 and GB124 smart grader blades expands their use to Cat D- and D2-series SSL and CTL machines, and a new 3D grade control kit uses existing connections to easily add automatic blade control to the Cat Smart Dozer Blade. ...
    Komatsu To Highlight Connected Technologies At ConExpo
    Posted On: January 27, 2023
    The equipment company will also display several machines tricked out with its intelligent Machine Control 2.0 technologies: the PC360LCi-11 excavator and the D39PXi-24, D51PXi-25, and D71PXi-24 dozers. ...
    Caterpillar Offers MHE Ease Of Use Indicate & E-Fence Options For 306, 308 & 309 CR Mini Hydraulic Excavators
    Posted On: October 21, 2022
    The upgrades make digging to grade and digging near power boxes, under ceilings, and next to pipes and cables safer, faster, and more worry-free. ...
    Komatsu Equips Midsize & Large Excavators With Intelligent Machine Control 2.0
    Posted On: January 28, 2022
    The newly iMC 2.0-equipped diggers offer operators the use of auto-tilt bucket control and let them perform finish grading using only arm input. ...
    Doosan Offers Trimble Earthworks 2D Grade Control Platform Pre-Installed On Crawler Excavators
    Posted On: June 25, 2021
    The Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform for Excavators is designed to make grading flat or sloped surfaces faster, easier, and more accurate. ...
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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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